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My taxi: Madelyn's only way to earn a living
Madelyn's my taxi is Madelyn's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $1,300.
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I make my living with my taxi. 7 weeks ago the transmission 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,300 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $820
• Labor charges: $140
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $165
• Towing and inspection: $175
Thank you for reading my story.
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take care, Madelyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Naples.