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Help Lorena replace the transmission and return to work
Lorena drives for a living in Bogotá, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $350 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $230
• Labor charges: $80
• Towing and inspection: $40
I hope life is good to you.
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hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Mar del Plata.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bogotá!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about transmission replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Thinking of you and your family, Lorena. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Keep going, Lorena. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Sending love. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bogotá.
Keep going, Lorena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Zaporizhzhia.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Bogotá
Hope it all works out, Lorena. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless
keep going. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 12 people at work. All the best.
Best of luck, Lorena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Lorena. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. After 24 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Saint-Étienne