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My school-run minibus: Élodie's only way to earn a living

Élodie's my school-run minibus is Élodie's only source of income and needs a fuel pump replacement costing $1,650.

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Sherbrooke

I make my living with my school-run minibus. 12 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,650 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,150 • Labor charges: $330 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $115 • Towing and inspection: $55 Thanks for reading all this.

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Updates from Élodie

Small update. $325 so far, I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
Quick update: $710 raised so far (43%). the plan for fuel pump replacement is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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Valentina Riley
Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Paisley N. Little
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Nashik!
Yasir Nabil Kassem
Keep going, Élodie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update

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