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Help Brielle replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Without my school-run minibus Brielle can't work; a $1,750 repair would put her back on the road.

🇺🇸 33643, Tampa, Florida, United States1,674 views
Brielle E. Young
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Tampa
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 ten 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 $1,750 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $340 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $250 • Towing and inspection: $60 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Brielle
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

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  • Tamaki Nanami Fujimoto

    You're not alone, Brielle. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.

    • Opio Otieno Lubega

      Stay strong, Brielle. Shared this with my family.

      • Armando W. Ávila

        Thinking of you, Brielle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Worcester.

        • Jan Wojciech Malinowski

          Keep going, Brielle. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Arnel J. AguilarPhoto verified

            you're not alone, Brielle. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Leeds.

            • Jihan Jihan Purnomo

              Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Tampa. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

              • Subramanian H. Pillai

                Hang in there, Brielle. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Campinas

                • Xiu Zeng

                  Thanks for sharing this, Brielle. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.

                  • Camila N. Herrera

                    hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Greetings from Brooklyn.

                    • Kagiso H. Steyn

                      Your post was clear and honest. Love from Tiruchirappalli

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