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My taxi: Renata's only way to earn a living

Renata's my taxi is Renata's only source of income and needs a gearbox replacement costing $1,550.

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Renata K. Bravo
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Bakersfield
I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,550. 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 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 $1,550 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $770 • Labor charges: $330 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $350 • Towing and inspection: $100 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Greetings from Mysuru.

    • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Heliopolis.

      • Keep going, Renata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Wishing you the best, Renata. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Bakersfield.

          • Kees HermansID verified

            so sorry you're going through this, Renata. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.

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