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James needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Manchester
James drives for a living in Manchester, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom685 views
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $110
• Labor charges: $280
• suspension replacement (parts): $710
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- James
Updates from James
Quick update: $119 raised so far (11%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Manchester
sending strength, James. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up.
You're not alone, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Glasgow.
Wishing you the best, James. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro.
Sending love, James. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Kampala so I could bring a meal.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Hobart.
Hope it all works out, James. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Keep going, James. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Wishing you the best, James. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours.