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Help James replace the rear axle and return to work

Without my ride-share car James can't work; a $1,000 repair would put him back on the road.

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James D. Richards
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Swansea
I make my living with my ride-share car. 7 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,000. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,000 goes: • Labor charges: $320 • rear axle replacement (parts): $550 • Towing and inspection: $130 Thank you so much. - James

Updates from James

  1. Update from Swansea: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Swansea: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $95 so far, I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. - James

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2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Deborah B. Frazier🇳🇿Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Fionnuala Burns🇮🇪Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Noboru Takashi Takahashi🇯🇵Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Chattogram this morning

    • thanks for sharing this, James. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 38 people at work.

      • Henry Jide ShittuPhoto verified

        Take care, James. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Wishing you the best, James. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

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