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Help Benjamin replace the suspension and return to work

Benjamin drives for a living in Glasgow, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇬🇧 Scotland, United KingdomPosted Jul 4, 20261,419 views
Benjamin E. Nelson
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Member since Mar 28, 2026 · Glasgow
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 eleven 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,050 goes: • Towing and inspection: $115 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $135 • suspension replacement (parts): $800 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Benjamin

  1. Quick update: $225 raised so far (21%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $165 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Maria K. Dela CruzQuestion2mo ago

    Any update on how things are going in Glasgow?

    • Bea H. De Leon2mo ago

      hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.

      • Rubén F. Delgado1mo ago

        hope it all works out, Benjamin. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

        $704 raised of $1,050

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