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Get Junko back on the road: my ride-share car repair fund
Junko drives for a living in Tokyo, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 10 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $650 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $400
• Towing and inspection: $80
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $170
Thank you for reading my story.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Junko
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. clutch assembly replacement (parts) comes first ($400) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
Thinking of you, Junko. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
praying for you, Junko. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Cambridge this morning. Take care.
Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Aurora.