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Get Valentina back on the road: my taxi repair fund
Without my taxi Valentina can't work; a $1,100 repair would put her back on the road.
🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom947 views
I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Labor charges: $210
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $150
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $740
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Valentina
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“Praying for you. Thought of Valentina all day after reading this. - Mwanza”
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“Be well. Thought of Valentina all day after reading this. - Berlin”
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“Be well. Small amount but sent with love. - Kandy”
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“Take care of yourselves. From Brampton with love. - Brampton”
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Thanks for sharing this, Valentina. Hope this works out for you
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Coventry.
Small businesses are the heart of Coventry. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending love, Valentina. Looking forward to the next update.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Kelowna.
Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
sending love, Valentina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hang in there, Valentina. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Macon
you're not alone, Valentina. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.