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Get Javier back on the road: my taxi repair fund

Javier drives for a living in Coyoacán, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Javier Paredes
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Coyoacán
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $400 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $300 • Labor charges: $65 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $35 Thanks for being kind about this.

Updates from Javier

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($133 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Small amount but sent with love. - Lethbridge”

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    “You got this! - Kadıköy”

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    “Wishing you the best - Cebu City”

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    “Wishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Hawassa”

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    “Hope this covers a bit of it. - Geelong”

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  • Hope things get better soon, Javier. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Toronto.

    • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

      • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. All the best.

        • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest

          • good luck, Javier. Shared it with a few friends. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless

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