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Get Willow back on the road: my taxi repair fund

Willow's my taxi is Willow's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $2,100.

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Willow Rice
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San Jose
I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $2,100. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $2,100 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,400 • Labor charges: $360 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $185 • Towing and inspection: $155 If you're reading this, thank you. - Willow
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Updates from Willow

  1. Update from San Jose: the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled. We're at 59% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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