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Ricardo needs my ride-share car repaired to get back to work in Vigo
Ricardo's my ride-share car is Ricardo's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $850.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 3 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $850. 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 twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $850 goes:
• Labor charges: $240
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $165
• transmission replacement (parts): $445
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Ricardo
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Thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Minneapolis.
thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Vigo. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Daegu
hope it all works out, Ricardo. Small businesses are the heart of Vigo. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours
thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Vigo
hope it all works out, Ricardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Multan.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ricardo!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. labor charges comes first ($240) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Sending love, Ricardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Ricardo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Lahore this morning. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Toronto.
Praying for you, Ricardo. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Badagry.
You're not alone, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Depok
hope things get better soon, Ricardo. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Brampton.
Praying for you, Ricardo. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Aberdeen.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Fukuoka.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Love from São Paulo.
Sending love, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Manchester.
Hope things get better soon, Ricardo. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care
thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Keep going, Ricardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Manila
Good luck, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you. Take care.
wishing you peace, Ricardo. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Take care, Ricardo. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Lviv.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Newcastle upon Tyne donated after I showed her your page
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Frankfurt
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Best of luck, Ricardo. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Take care, Ricardo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
So sorry you're going through this, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Vigo
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.