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Nicolas needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Gatineau

Nicolas's my taxi is Nicolas's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $950.

🇨🇦 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada1,303 views
Nicolas Étienne Poirier
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Gatineau
I make my living with my taxi. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $950. 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 two daughters and my mother. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $950 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $520 • Labor charges: $125 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $250 • Towing and inspection: $55 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nicolas

Updates from Nicolas

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($772 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 36% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward labor charges. More news soon.

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  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Los Angeles.

    • Praying for you, Nicolas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning

      • Thinking of you and your family, Nicolas. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Gatineau.

        • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Aurora donated after I showed her your page.

          • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nicolas

            • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. After 22 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Gatineau.

              • Mukesh F. KapoorPhoto verified

                sending good thoughts, Nicolas. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Nicolas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Gatineau.

                  • so sorry you're going through this, Nicolas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless!

                    • Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out!

                      • Take care, Nicolas. Hope you get there. Love from Rockford

                        • Sending strength, Nicolas. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                          • You're not alone, Nicolas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Austin.

                            • Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Gatineau. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                              • Thanks for sharing this, Nicolas. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

                                • You're not alone, Nicolas. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                                  • Good luck, Nicolas. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                                    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Jose.

                                      • hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Gatineau.

                                        • take care, Nicolas. Shared it with a few friends.

                                          • Sending love. Hope you get there. After 20 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                                            • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Gatineau.

                                              • rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 25 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of Gatineau.

                                                • Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Celaya.

                                                  • So sorry you're going through this, Nicolas. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

                                                    • sending good thoughts, Nicolas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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