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Get Santiago back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund
Without my school-run minibus Santiago can't work; a $500 repair would put him back on the road.
🇦🇷 La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina681 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $500. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $500 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $330
• Labor charges: $60
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
• Towing and inspection: $20
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Thinking of La Plata.
You're not alone, Santiago. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Port Harcourt.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Fort Worth.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of La Plata.