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Katherine needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Lethbridge
Katherine drives for a living in Lethbridge, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
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I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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 eleven 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 $1,650 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $1,200
• Labor charges: $175
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Towing and inspection: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Katherine
Small update. $349 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 19% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best!
Wishing you peace, Katherine. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.
Sending strength, Katherine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Faisalabad this morning.
thinking of you, Katherine. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Warren.
thanks for sharing this, Katherine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Saint-Denis.