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My taxi: Naoki's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Naoki can't work; a $1,250 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 nine 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 $1,250 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $45
• Labor charges: $300
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $905
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Naoki
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Hang in there, Naoki. Small businesses are the heart of Nagoya. Hope you're open again soon.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Pune!
wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Manchester.
Keep going, Naoki. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.