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Get Waylon back on the road: my taxi repair fund

Waylon drives for a living in London, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom2,423 views
Waylon Molina
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London
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 3 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 $1,350 goes: • Towing and inspection: $75 • transmission replacement (parts): $1,150 • Labor charges: $125 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Waylon

  1. 38% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Update from London: I made the first payment toward transmission replacement. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Patient and understanding

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Irapuato.

      • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

        • Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from George.

          • Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 33 people at work

            • good luck, Waylon. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. All the best.

              • praying for you, Waylon. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                • Hope it all works out, Waylon. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

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