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My taxi: Jonathan's only way to earn a living
Jonathan's my taxi is Jonathan's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $1,050.
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I make my living with my taxi. 5 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 wife and our newborn. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $170
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $165
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $715
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Jonathan
Small update. $440 so far, the plan for clutch assembly replacement is now scheduled.
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Praying for you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Rochester.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Cairo.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Guarulhos so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Rochester. Hope you're open again soon. Take care
Best of luck, Jonathan. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning. God bless.
Praying for you, Jonathan. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 4 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Jonathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Rochester.
Praying for you, Jonathan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you the best, Jonathan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Jonathan. Hope you make a strong comeback
Wishing you peace. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.