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

Mariana drives for a living in Juiz de Fora, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

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Mariana Melo
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Juiz de Fora
I make my living with my ride-share car. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $250 goes: โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $105 โ€ข Labor charges: $115 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $30 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Wishing you the best, Mariana. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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