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My taxi: Natalia's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Natalia can't work; a $1,700 repair would put her back on the road.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States1,587 views
I make my living with my taxi. 3 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 4 children. 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 $1,700 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,050
• Labor charges: $290
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $230
• Towing and inspection: $130
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Natalia
Updates from Natalia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($503 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
19% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Natalia
Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
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Thanks for sharing this, Natalia. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.
Thinking of you and your family, Natalia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 21 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Nice
Wishing you peace, Natalia. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Thinking of you and your family, Natalia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Naivasha.
Sending strength, Natalia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Wishing you the best, Natalia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Manchester.