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

Raúl's my ride-share car is Raúl's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $1,400.

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Raúl P. Luna
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Bronx
I make my living with my ride-share car. 12 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,400 goes: • Towing and inspection: $130 • Labor charges: $170 • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $1,100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Raúl
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Raúl

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($626 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 42% thanks to 18 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $166 raised so far (12%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “All the best. Thought of Raúl all day after reading this. - Karachi”

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    “Hope the May deadline works out. - Tokyo”

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    “All the best - Parramatta”

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    “Wishing you the best. My sister told me about this one. - Taguig”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Raúl all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

  • Jerome P. Flores 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Pasig”

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    “Get well soon. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kazan”

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    “Thought of Raúl all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

  • Agnès Brigitte Picard 🇨🇦 · $48

    “From my family to yours. Only $48 but hope it helps. - Calgary”

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    “Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - Thane”

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    “Thought of Raúl all day after reading this. - Rome”

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    “Thinking of you. Shared with friends too. - Joliet”

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  • Allison N. MorrisQuestion

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

    • Raúl P. LunaOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about towing and inspection, advice is welcome too.

  • Budi Dimas Halim

    Small businesses are the heart of Bronx. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.

    • Roman A. Barrett

      thinking of you, Raúl. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Bronx

      • Maxim Mikhail PavlovAddress verified

        Keep going, Raúl. Hope this works out for you. All the best

        • Favour Abosede Odukoya

          Sending strength, Raúl. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Riverside but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

          • Wilfredo C. MacaraegPhoto verified

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Auckland this morning

            $1,248.50 raised of $1,400

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