Get Lavanya back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund

I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $250 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $155 • Labor charges: $40 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $10 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Lavanya