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My taxi: Lydia's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Lydia can't work; a $1,850 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 7 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,850. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,400
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $310
• Towing and inspection: $140
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Lydia
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good luck, Lydia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Dwarka.
sending good thoughts, Lydia. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Lydia. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Rochester
hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
praying for you, Lydia. Hope this works out for you. Love from Los Angeles