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Get Renato back on the road: my ride-share car repair fund
Renato's my ride-share car is Renato's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $350.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 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 $350 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $195
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $55
• Towing and inspection: $15
Thank you so much.
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Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Renato
Sure. The biggest one is engine head gasket replacement (parts), $195. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.
Keep going, Renato. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Coyoacán!
How is Renato doing now?
Sending love, Renato. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Praying for you, Renato. Hope you make a strong comeback
hang in there. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
Wishing you the best, Renato. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Üsküdar.
You're not alone, Renato. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Hang in there, Renato. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Good luck, Renato. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Mumbai.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Stay strong, Renato. Shared this with my family. Love from San Diego