Please help to keep me on the road

As you might know, I'm Mel- an avid photographer and model as well as a single mum of 3.

I've had a disastrous 6 months with my car. First of all I was in a car crash and wrote my car off so I had to buy a second hand one. All seemed to be well for the first few months (it made it out of its warranty period). About 8 weeks ago it broke down and new spark plugs were needed. The car ran for about a month and I broke down again, over 120 miles from home. My Green Flag didn't entirely cover me so between tow costs and further repair bills, in the last two months I have spent £1000 on the car which has wiped my savings out.

The car broke down yet again. The engine is breathing oil andcthexengine is misfiring again which means there is a mirezwerious problem at hand. An initial chat with my mechanic has pointed towards issues with piston rings which means a repair bill of another £1000 which I simply do not have. I've loiked to handcthe car back to the finance company but it seems I could be left with no car and outstanding finance of £3000 to pay.

I am presently in a no win situation. I would be really appreciative if anyone could spare a small amount to help me out and get me and my 3 kids on the road. Without the car, I can't attend any photoshoots to bring you, my fans more content I have been providing on my instagram account for the last 5 years.

I am not normally a person to ask for help, but I am really in a tight spot at the moment especially having already spent so much on the car in the past few months.

On top of it all, it happens to be my birthday tomorrow so it's really naff timing. Instead of celebrating, I am totally stressing out about how I am going to do my to day things such as the school run.

I would really appreciate your kindness.