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My school-run minibus: Qing's only way to earn a living
Without my school-run minibus Qing can't work; a $2,150 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $2,150. 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 eleven 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $2,150 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $1,400
• Labor charges: $310
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $300
• Towing and inspection: $140
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Qing
Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward labor charges. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $274 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Qing
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Hope it all works out, Qing. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Los Angeles