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Help Salvador replace the transmission and return to work

Salvador drives for a living in Bogotá, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

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Salvador G. Galindo
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Bogotá
I make my living with my pickup. 7 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 $550 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $340 • Labor charges: $115 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $70 • Towing and inspection: $25 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Salvador

Updates from Salvador

  1. Update from Bogotá: the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Bogotá: I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Bogotá: the plan for transmission replacement is now scheduled. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Hang in there, Salvador. Small businesses are the heart of Bogotá. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

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