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

I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $255. 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 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $255 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $160 • Labor charges: $45 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $45 • Towing and inspection: $5 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.