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Get Leighton back on the road: my taxi repair fund

Leighton drives for a living in Half-Way Tree, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 3 weeks.

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Leighton H. Miller
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Half-Way Tree
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the suspension 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $400 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $270 • Labor charges: $80 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $50 Glad we found this place. - Leighton

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  • Wishing you peace, Leighton. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

    • You're not alone, Leighton. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

      • Deepika AbeysekeraQuestionID verified

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Leighton?

        • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about suspension replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Good question.

      • You're not alone, Leighton. I hope things turn around soon. After 7 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to La Plata so I could bring a meal.

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Leighton

            • It's all in the list in the story. suspension replacement (parts) is the big one at $270, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

          • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

            • thinking of you, Leighton. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

              • Take care, Leighton. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

                • so sorry you're going through this, Leighton. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                  • Rooting for you, Leighton. Your post was clear and honest.

                    • Sathi Lamia SheikhPhoto verified

                      Thinking of you and your family, Leighton. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

                      • looking forward to the next update. After 26 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                        • hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Love from Pune.

                          • best of luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Gdynia.

                            • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Sheffield donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                              • Thinking of you, Leighton. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                                • take care. Hope you get there. Sent it to 36 people at work.

                                  • Jorge T. AguilarPhoto verified

                                    Rooting for you, Leighton. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care!

                                    • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless

                                      • Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning.

                                        • it takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Rajshahi donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Half-Way Tree

                                          • Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 24 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

                                            • You're not alone, Leighton. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care

                                              • Hope it all works out, Leighton. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

                                                • hope it all works out, Leighton. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

                                                  • Hang in there, Leighton. Small businesses are the heart of Half-Way Tree. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings!

                                                    • Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

                                                      • thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

                                                        • Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. Thinking of Half-Way Tree

                                                          • Hope it all works out, Leighton. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Half-Way Tree!

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