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Help Conor replace the radiator and cooling system and return to work

Without my delivery van Conor can't work; a $1,100 repair would put him back on the road.

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Conor A. Doyle
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Dublin
I make my living with my delivery van. 4 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,100 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $700 • Labor charges: $140 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $220 • Towing and inspection: $40 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Conor

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($393 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($293 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $68

    “You got this. Only $68 but hope it helps. - Oakland”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Conor all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “Thinking of you. Hope the September deadline works out. - Grand Rapids”

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  • Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Conor all day after reading this. - Auckland”

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    “Only $78 but hope it helps. - Quetta”

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  • Rooting for you, Conor. Small businesses are the heart of Dublin. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Oakland

    • Sending strength, Conor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Conor.

        • Conor A. DoyleOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is radiator and cooling system replacement (parts), $700. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

      • Best of luck, Conor. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Metz

        • Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Dublin.

          • You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Roberto NunesID verified

              Good luck, Conor. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Bogotá so I could bring a meal. Take care.

              • Santiago D. OliverPhoto verified

                Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Dublin

                • Keep going, Conor. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

                  • Keep going, Conor. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless

                    • You're not alone, Conor. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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