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Get Usman back on the road: my school-run minibus repair fund
Usman drives for a living in Abbottabad, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 7 weeks.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $200 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $145
• Labor charges: $40
• Towing and inspection: $15
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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“All the best. - Kansas City”
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How is Usman doing now?
hope things get better soon, Usman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Is suspension replacement (parts) the biggest cost or is there more coming?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. suspension replacement (parts) is the biggest at $145. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending good thoughts, Usman. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Abbottabad
so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Keep going, Usman. Hope the shop reopens soon.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Lapu-Lapu this morning. Love from Lapu-Lapu.