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My taxi: Laura's only way to earn a living
Laura's my taxi is Laura's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $800.
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I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $800. 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 2 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $800 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $440
• Labor charges: $125
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $155
• Towing and inspection: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
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best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out
Good luck, Laura. I hope things turn around soon.
Hang in there, Laura. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
You're not alone, Laura. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Amsterdam.
Best of luck, Laura. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Essen.
Wishing you peace, Laura. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Laura. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Nice but we're thinking of you.
Sending love, Laura. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Bordeaux.
Sending strength, Laura. Small businesses are the heart of Bordeaux. Hope you're open again soon!
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!
Wishing you the best, Laura. Small businesses are the heart of Bordeaux. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Love from Oakland.
Praying for you, Laura. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you and your family, Laura. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Sending love, Laura. Shared this with my family.
Praying for you, Laura. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Laura. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Kochi donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Take care, Laura. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Thane but we're thinking of you. Love from Thane.
Thinking of you and your family, Laura. Hope you make a strong comeback. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.