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Help Douglas replace the gearbox and return to work
Without my ride-share car Douglas can't work; a $900 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $900. 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 twelve 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 $900 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $450
• Towing and inspection: $145
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $305
Thank you for reading my story.
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Wishing you peace, Douglas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. All the best.