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Raquel needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in Porto Alegre
Without my taxi Raquel can't work; a $650 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my taxi. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $650 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $410
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $80
• Towing and inspection: $75
Thank you for reading my story.
- Raquel
Updates from Raquel
Small update. $75 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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- Brandon B. Bradley 🇬🇧 · $25
“Sending love. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Southampton”
- Rosa B. Reyes 🇦🇷 · $20
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- Santiago Ellis 🇺🇸 · $11
“Stay strong. Thought of Raquel all day after reading this. - New York”
- Theodoros Lefteris Alexiou 🇬🇷 · $5
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Hope things get better soon, Raquel. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from San Francisco.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
Sending love, Raquel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
sending love, Raquel. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!