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Gonzalo needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Brooklyn

Gonzalo drives for a living in Brooklyn, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

🇺🇸 New York, United States1,324 views
Gonzalo D. Nava
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Brooklyn
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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 $1,650 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $1,150 • Labor charges: $280 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $155 • Towing and inspection: $65 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Gonzalo
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  • Kendall Hendricks

    Sending strength, Gonzalo. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

    • Ji-ho Sung-min Song

      So sorry you're going through this, Gonzalo. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.

      • Victor Odhiambo MukasaPhoto verified

        Take care, Gonzalo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

        • Walker R. Reid

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier.

          • Wafa Mona AbbasPhoto verified

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 12 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

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