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

Maverick's my school-run minibus is Maverick's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $1,150.

🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States1,112 views
Maverick K. Douglas
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Winston-Salem
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,150 goes: • Labor charges: $125 • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $880 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $145 With deep gratitude, Maverick

Updates from Maverick

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($179 in total) I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • What exactly is the $1,150 for?

    • It's all in the list in the story. labor charges is the big one at $125, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

  • Hang in there, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Maverick?

      • Thank you. If you're in Winston-Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

    • Sending strength, Maverick. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

      • Yuto Goro IshiiID verified

        Sending strength, Maverick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.

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