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

Without my taxi Travis can't work; a $1,400 repair would put him back on the road.

🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom1,224 views
Travis Estrada
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Coventry
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 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 $1,400 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $780 • Labor charges: $220 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $260 • Towing and inspection: $140 Glad we found this place. - Travis
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Travis

  1. Update from Coventry: the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($914). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $1,184 raised so far (85%). the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Duy Kiên Duong

    Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.

    • Kevin Mendoza

      Wishing you the best, Travis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

      • Michael Henry Quadri

        Wishing you peace, Travis. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 12 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Emmanuel OseiPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page.

          • Dustin T. HudsonAddress verified

            Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Tokyo.

            $1,822.50 raised of $1,400

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