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

Rylee's my school-run minibus is Rylee's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $1,550.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,373 views
Rylee F. Holloway
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 3 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,550. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,550 goes: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $730 • Labor charges: $360 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $320 • Towing and inspection: $140 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Rylee
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Rylee

  1. We're at 77% thanks to 33 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. We're at 34% thanks to 17 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Yarden Yarden SternPhoto verified

    sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jaffna!

    • Sunita W. Malhotra

      Good luck, Rylee. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

      • Mulugeta Daniel Negash

        good luck, Rylee. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Bristol.

        • Alexander Singh

          Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          • Pandu Slamet UtomoID verified

            Wishing you the best, Rylee. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Las Cruces

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