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Help Angeliki replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Angeliki drives for a living in Athens, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Angeliki Konstantina Zografos
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Athens
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 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 $350 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $135 • Towing and inspection: $80 • Labor charges: $135 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Angeliki
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Angeliki

  1. Quick update: $399 raised so far (114%). I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Athens: we've started the first stage. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($143). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Miguel R. AgustinQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Angeliki.

    • Angeliki Konstantina ZografosOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. road tax and insurance renewal is the big one at $135, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Raúl T. Duarte

    Stay strong, Angeliki. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

    • Gianna Brown

      Sending strength, Angeliki. Shared this with my family. Take care.

      • Luís Luís Peixoto

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Düsseldorf

        $545 raised of $350

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