A single mom replace her transmission

Hi everyone, I'm Sarah, and I started this to raise the money needed to replace the transmission in my only vehicle. It started going out on a Thursday about two weeks ago, and by Tuesday, I had a mechanic telling me it wouldn't get much further. He also informed me that this is a common issue in that model and has replaced six others this year alone. The warranty was good up until 60,000 miles and was already out when I purchased it two years ago. I contacted the local Chevrolet service center, where the mechanic acknowledged they knew there was trouble with them and was referred to the primary office for GM. I started a 'claim' and was told someone would reach out within 24 hours to let me know if cost assistance was available for the replacement. Twenty-four hours turned into several days. When I finally got through to someone, they explained that I would have to pay the diagnostic fees first to diagnose it at a Chevrolet repair center before they could even tell me if the assistance would be available. I contacted the service center to ask about the fees and was told it would be anywhere from $140-$400 to diagnose. The gentleman I spoke with told me it was doubtful GM would offer much in cost assistance because I have 100,000 miles on the vehicle. I have explored every other option before finally setting my pride aside to ask for help. If you know me, I'm usually everyone's go-to person. I'm the pay it forward, do good whenever and wherever you can, and be the change you want to see kind of person. I have had lows and highs in life and always managed to find a solution. Except for this time, and I will explain.

I'm a single mom of six who works one full-time job while pursuing a career in real estate, and I also do little things like instacart for extra cash on the side. I spent my savings to hire the best lawyer possible to break away from my abusive ex-husband. I'm a domestic violence survivor who spent too long thinking I didn't deserve better. I lost some of my best years because I did not have the strength or confidence to make it on my own. After several months of counseling, and motivation from my children and family, I found that early last year and decided it was time to take my life back, no matter how hard it got. I work extremely hard to maintain a good life for my children because, as the saying goes, "never let your storm get your kids wet." I manage PTSD, depression, anxiety, and everything else, but this has done me in because I do not have the savings set aside. I'm currently managing by borrowing my mom's Volkswagen beetle, which she graciously and unhesitantly loaned me for the time being.

I found out today the mechanic can get a transmission in sooner than I thought. He will have it in about two weeks, which gives me about three to get the money up. He quoted me $5,000 for the final cost of replacing the transmission. That includes everything he will need to replace and labor.

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