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Help Silvia replace the transmission and return to work
Without my ride-share car Silvia can't work; a $1,000 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,000. 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 two daughters and my mother. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $860
• Towing and inspection: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $85
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Silvia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($298 in total) I made the first payment toward transmission replacement. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($183 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Rooting for you. Only $17 but hope it helps. - Nagpur”
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shared this with my family. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Keep going, Silvia. I hope things turn around soon
Thinking of you, Silvia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Bergamo.
Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Richards Bay so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Bergamo.
Best of luck, Silvia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up.
So sorry you're going through this, Silvia. Hope this works out for you