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

Thomas's my taxi is Thomas's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $1,600.

🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2,644 views
Thomas Leclerc
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Vancouver
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 family of five. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,600 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $950 • Labor charges: $310 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $195 • Towing and inspection: $145 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Thomas

  1. 50% there. the plan for suspension replacement is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $389 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Hang in there, Thomas. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Vancouver.

    • Rooting for you, Thomas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Vancouver!

          • Thomas LeclercOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in Vancouver I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

        • Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

          • Rooting for you, Thomas. Hope this works out for you. Love from Shreveport

            • take care. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

              • Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Addis Ababa.

                • good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Geelong donated after I showed her your page.

                  • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

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