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Silas needs my taxi repaired to get back to work in San Diego
Without my taxi Silas can't work; a $450 repair would put him back on the road.
🇺🇸 92198, San Diego, California, United States1,627 views
I make my living with my taxi. 8 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $450. 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 eleven 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 $450 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $110
• Labor charges: $160
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $180
Thank you so much.
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Sending love, Silas. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Colorado Springs so I could bring a meal. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Silas. Your post was clear and honest. Love from São Paulo
thinking of you and your family, Silas. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. After 8 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Good luck, Silas. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of San Diego.
good luck, Silas. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Sending love, Silas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Savannah so I could bring a meal. God bless
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you