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

John drives for a living in Knoxville, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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John Willis
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Knoxville
I make my living with my ride-share car. 8 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,750 goes: โ€ข radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $880 โ€ข Labor charges: $420 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $290 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $160 Thanks for reading all this.

Updates from John

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 36% funded and the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.

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  • Good luck, John. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

    • Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Knoxville.

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Knoxville.

        • John WillisOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about radiator and cooling system replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Rooting for you, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • You're not alone, John. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • hope it all works out, John. Hope you make a strong comeback.

            • Sending love, John. Your post was clear and honest.

              • Sending good thoughts, John. Small businesses are the heart of Knoxville. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Take care

                • gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                  • Wishing you peace, John. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

                    • Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

                      • Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Knoxville. Hope you're open again soon

                        • Praying for you, John. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Love from Comilla

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