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

Saeed drives for a living in Bordeaux, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

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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 $1,300. 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 ten 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 $1,300 goes: • Labor charges: $260 • Towing and inspection: $55 • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $985 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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