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My ride-share car: Carol's only way to earn a living

Carol drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Carol G. Booker
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my ride-share car. 10 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,750 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $350 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $200 • Towing and inspection: $100 Thanks for reading all this. - Carol

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  • Colton W. VasquezID verifiedPhoto verified

    Sending love, Carol. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Novosibirsk this morning. All the best.

      • I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Dhaka.

        • Hope things get better soon, Carol. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

          • Praying for you, Carol. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Los Angeles.

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