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Get Rubén back on the road: my ride-share car repair fund

Rubén's my ride-share car is Rubén's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,150.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,256 views
Rubén N. Maldonado
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Bakersfield
I make my living with my ride-share car. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,150 goes: • Labor charges: $240 • Towing and inspection: $50 • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $860 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Rubén all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Rubén all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the October deadline works out. - Los Angeles”

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  • Margaret Sarah Byaruhanga

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Ksenia TarasovQuestion

      How is Rubén doing now?

      • Taylor Pruitt

        wishing you the best, Rubén. Your post was clear and honest. After 28 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Bakersfield.

        • Marlon F. Facey

          Praying for you, Rubén. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Zapopan so I could bring a meal. God bless.

          • Sergio G. Moreno

            Take care, Rubén. This could happen to any of us

            • Robert A. Chambers

              thinking of you and your family, Rubén. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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