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

Serenity's my taxi is Serenity's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,450.

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Serenity M. Owens
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Wollongong
I make my living with my taxi. 5 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,450 goes: • Towing and inspection: $190 • rear axle replacement (parts): $1,000 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $260 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Serenity
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Serenity

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($661). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.

  3. Update from Wollongong: I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Carmela H. Castro

    Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Wollongong. Hope you're open again soon.

    • Wayne A. Moore

      Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care

      • Melek Esra Çakır

        Thinking of you and your family, Serenity. Shared it with a few friends.

        • Ramón H. IbáñezPhoto verified

          Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Nairobi

          • Irene A. EscobarAddress verified

            Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

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