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Help João replace the clutch assembly and return to work
João's my taxi is João's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $200.
🇧🇷 Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,558 views
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $200 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
• Labor charges: $70
• Towing and inspection: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- João
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wishing you peace, João. Hope you make a strong comeback. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Halifax
Hope things get better soon, João. Your post was clear and honest.
wishing you the best, João. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Rooting for you, João. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up. God bless.
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Duque de Caxias.
Best of luck, João. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless