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Help Jayden replace the clutch assembly and return to work

Jayden drives for a living in Bakersfield, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Jayden Caldwell
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Bakersfield
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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 twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,200 goes: • Labor charges: $125 • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $780 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $295 Thanks for being kind about this. - Jayden

Updates from Jayden

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($234 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 13% there. I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($94). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. - Jayden

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3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Tanvir Hasan Zaman🇧🇩Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ihor Vladimir Tarasov🇺🇦Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Todd D. Jackson🇺🇸Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Leonid Alexander Bondarenko🇺🇦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.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jayden

    • Jayden CaldwellOwnerAnswerID verified

      Labor charges is $125 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.

  • Sending good thoughts, Jayden. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Nadia B. ChettyPhoto verified

      Sending love, Jayden. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

      • Stay strong, Jayden. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Bakersfield.

        • looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Montego Bay this morning. Take care.

          • Hope things get better soon, Jayden. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Sending strength, Jayden. Small businesses are the heart of Bakersfield. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Bakersfield.

              • Hang in there, Jayden. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

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