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My ride-share car: Halima's only way to earn a living
Halima's my ride-share car is Halima's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $200.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 4 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 six 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 $200 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $105
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Towing and inspection: $35
With deep gratitude,
Halima
Updates from Halima
Small update. $140 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Blessings
Thinking of you, Halima. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Kasarani. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Sending strength, Halima. Hope you get there. Take care
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Hang in there, Halima. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Akron this morning. Thinking of Kasarani!
Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone, Halima. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kasarani!
Rooting for you, Halima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.
your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Los Angeles.