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Help Emma replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Emma's my taxi is Emma's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,600.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,000
• Labor charges: $220
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $230
• Towing and inspection: $150
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Emma
Updates from Emma
Update from Amsterdam: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 52% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $296 so far, I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.
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Thanks for sharing this, Emma. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too