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

Seema's my taxi is Seema's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $1,200.

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Seema R. Walia
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Tampa
I make my living with my taxi. 7 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,200 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $670 • Labor charges: $195 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $210 • Towing and inspection: $125 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Seema

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($265 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 20% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $205 so far, the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Seema all day after reading this. - Augusta”

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  • Kwabena Kojo Quaye

    Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

    • Thủy Tâm Lieu

      hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Tampa.

      • Phượng Mai Trinh

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Winnipeg but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Winnipeg.

        • Mariana J. Cortés

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Tampa.

          • Aaliyah W. Wheeler

            Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Moscow.

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