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Help Maya replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Maya drives for a living in Glasgow, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Maya Mejia
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Glasgow
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,300. 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 twelve 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 $1,300 goes: • Towing and inspection: $70 • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,000 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $230 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Maya

  1. Update from Glasgow: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($313). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Maya

  3. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($164). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Payal G. Mishra🇮🇳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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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

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    Outstanding person

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Amazing support system

    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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    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Lorenzo Pellegrini

    Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Negombo!

    • Antonio P. Duarte

      Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Glasgow.

      • Halima Muthoni Simiyu

        thinking of you, Maya. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • Patricia Rivera

          Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Glasgow.

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