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My taxi: Antônio's only way to earn a living
Antônio drives for a living in Niterói, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇧🇷 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil449 views
I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $350 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $150
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
• Towing and inspection: $25
With deep gratitude,
Antônio
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Antônio
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. clutch assembly replacement (parts) comes first ($150) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Shared this with my family. Thinking of Niterói.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Jakarta
Hang in there, Antônio. Small businesses are the heart of Niterói. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.