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My school-run minibus: Eko's only way to earn a living
Eko's my school-run minibus is Eko's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $200.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 six 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 $200 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $10
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $150
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Eko
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Eko?
Thank you. If you're in Jakarta Selatan I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
you're not alone, Eko. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best
How is Eko doing now?
wishing you the best, Eko. Hope you get there. Blessings
shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan
Wishing you the best, Eko. I hope things turn around soon.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eko!
Road tax and insurance renewal is $40 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thanks for sharing this, Eko. Small businesses are the heart of Jakarta Selatan. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Saint Petersburg.
hang in there, Eko. Small businesses are the heart of Jakarta Selatan. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Rome
thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Sending strength, Eko. Shared this with my family.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
Sending good thoughts, Eko. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Sending love, Eko. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. God bless
Wishing you the best, Eko. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update!
So sorry you're going through this, Eko. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Hialeah
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Santos.
Sending love, Eko. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.
so sorry you're going through this, Eko. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Busan but we're thinking of you. Love from Busan.
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan.