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Help Elaine replace the transmission and return to work

Elaine drives for a living in Ribeirão Preto, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

🇧🇷 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil1,661 views
Elaine Francisca Siqueira
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Ribeirão Preto
I make my living with my food truck. 5 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $700. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $700 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $440 • Labor charges: $135 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $65 • Towing and inspection: $60 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Elaine

  1. We're at 41% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Elaine all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

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  • Adrian Ionuț Constantin🇷🇴Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Exceptional service

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Practical and effective help

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Roshan Laxman Aryal

    Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Rockford

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