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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 States2,374 views
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
Updates from Rylee
We're at 77% thanks to 33 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
We're at 34% thanks to 17 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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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sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jaffna!
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
good luck, Rylee. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Bristol.
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.
Wishing you the best, Rylee. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Las Cruces