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My school-run minibus: Corinne's only way to earn a living
Corinne's my school-run minibus is Corinne's only source of income and needs a fuel pump replacement costing $1,450.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,450 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $940
• Labor charges: $210
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $200
• Towing and inspection: $100
Every share and every dollar helps.
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“Get well soon. Only $63 but hope it helps.”
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hang in there, Corinne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Takoradi.
hang in there, Corinne. Your post was clear and honest
Rooting for you, Corinne. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 20 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. I hope August is when things finally get easier.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Corinne?
Thank you. If you're in Limoges I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Corinne. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Stay strong, Corinne. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Corinne. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.