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

Sorcha's my taxi is Sorcha's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $1,200.

🇮🇪 Cork, Munster, Ireland1,445 views
Sorcha N. O'Donnell
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Cork
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the suspension 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,200 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $820 • Labor charges: $350 • Towing and inspection: $30 With deep gratitude, Sorcha
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Sorcha

  1. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($235). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $135 raised so far (11%). the plan for suspension replacement is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Sorcha

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  • Rodrigo A. Tapia

    So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

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