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My taxi: Ximena's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Ximena can't work; a $1,400 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the fuel pump 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,400 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $980
• Labor charges: $200
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $120
• Towing and inspection: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Ximena
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Best of luck, Ximena. Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Hope things get better soon, Ximena. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Glasgow.
Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in New Delhi donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from New Delhi.
Hope it all works out, Ximena. Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of San Diego.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Spanish Town this morning. Thinking of San Diego
what's already covered and what's the $1,400 for?
It's all in the list in the story. fuel pump replacement (parts) is the big one at $980, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Mthatha so I could bring a meal. Take care
Wishing you peace, Ximena. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless
hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of San Diego
Stay strong, Ximena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out