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Help Ellie replace the radiator and cooling system and return to work
Ellie drives for a living in London, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇬🇧 SE14 9DQ, London, England, United Kingdom534 views
I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system 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 nine 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:
• Labor charges: $310
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $220
• Towing and inspection: $170
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I hope things turn around soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Yokohama.
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Medellín.
keep going, Ellie. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Ellie. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.