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Todd needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Oakland
Todd drives for a living in Oakland, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my school-run minibus. 10 weeks ago the gearbox 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 nine 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $650 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• Towing and inspection: $165
• Labor charges: $340
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Todd
Small update. $85 so far, we've started the first stage. - Todd
9% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Best of luck, Todd. Shared it with a few friends
Sending love, Todd. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Jakarta.
wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Thanks for sharing this, Todd. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Sending strength, Todd. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Bristol but we're thinking of you. All the best
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Zanzibar City.