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My ride-share car: Ximena's only way to earn a living
Without my ride-share car Ximena cannot work; a $400 repair would put her back on the road.
🇲🇽 Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico1,327 views
I make my living with my ride-share car. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 younger brothers and sisters. 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 $400 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $185
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $80
• Towing and inspection: $50
Thank you so much.
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Wishing you peace, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Jeddah this morning. Love from Jeddah.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Guadalupe
thinking of you, Ximena. Shared it with a few friends
Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Monterrey
Praying for you, Ximena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Pune
Sending love, Ximena. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Ikeja
Sending love, Ximena. Small businesses are the heart of Guadalupe. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.