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My school-run minibus: Rubén's only way to earn a living
Rubén's my school-run minibus is Rubén's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,500.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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 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 $1,500 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,100
• Labor charges: $120
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $170
• Towing and inspection: $110
With deep gratitude,
Rubén
Updates from Rubén
27% there. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Thank you.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($121 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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hang in there, Rubén. I hope things turn around soon.
praying for you, Rubén. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
Wishing you peace. 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. Blessings!
Wishing you peace, Rubén. Small businesses are the heart of Austin. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Sukkur
Sending good thoughts, Rubén. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Sending love, Rubén. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Austin