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Get Randall back on the road: my ride-share car repair fund
Randall drives for a living in Laredo, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States1,263 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,100 goes:
• Labor charges: $300
• gearbox replacement (parts): $590
• Towing and inspection: $210
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Randall
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Shared this with my family. Love from Anaheim.
praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Badagry this morning. Greetings from Badagry.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Laredo. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 6 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything
So sorry you're going through this, Randall. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Sacramento.
You're not alone, Randall. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best
Hang in there, Randall. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Nashik.
rooting for you, Randall. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Take care, Randall. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Freiburg donated after I showed her your page. Love from Freiburg.
Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Best of luck, Randall. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.