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

Melanie drives for a living in Houston, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Melanie T. Weber
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Houston
I make my living with my ride-share car. 10 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,600 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $1,150 • Labor charges: $370 • Towing and inspection: $80 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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  • Praying for you, Melanie. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 32 people at work.

    • you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update

      • Keep going. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Nairobi.

        • Sending strength, Melanie. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Houston

          • Hope it all works out, Melanie. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Toronto

            • Wishing you peace, Melanie. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 39 people at work. God bless.

              • rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning. Greetings from Rome.

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