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My ride-share car: Ezekiel's only way to earn a living
Ezekiel drives for a living in Austin, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 5 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 twelve 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $650
• Labor charges: $220
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $270
• Towing and inspection: $110
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Mesa.
Sending love, Ezekiel. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together!
You're not alone, Ezekiel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up.
looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Warangal but we're thinking of you.
Praying for you, Ezekiel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up!
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours
Rooting for you, Ezekiel. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nagpur.
Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Pune.
rooting for you, Ezekiel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Pune.
Keep going, Ezekiel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings