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Naomi needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Los Angeles
Naomi's my taxi is Naomi's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $1,550.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,456 views
I make my living with my taxi. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,550. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,550 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $950
• Labor charges: $220
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $280
• Towing and inspection: $100
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Naomi
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($471). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Rooting for you, Naomi. Shared this with my family
Keep going, Naomi. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Rome.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Naomi
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. radiator and cooling system replacement (parts) comes first ($950) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Keep going, Naomi. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
stay strong, Naomi. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Malang
Hope things get better soon, Naomi. Your post was clear and honest.
sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.