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Christian needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Cincinnati

Christian's my pickup is Christian's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,750.

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Christian T. Jones
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Cincinnati
I make my living with my pickup. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 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 $1,750 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,050 • Labor charges: $350 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $200 • Towing and inspection: $150 With deep gratitude, Christian
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Updates from Christian

  1. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($596). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward engine head gasket replacement.

  2. Update from Cincinnati: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Beatrice Naliaka TemboID verified

    Stay strong, Christian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Cincinnati.

    • Autumn R. Ryan

      Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together.

      • Ashwin N. Rajan

        Praying for you. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

        • Shilpa K. Bhardwaj

          Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from London.

          • Letícia Isabela Paiva

            So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

            • Guillaume Clément Rodriguez

              stay strong, Christian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Cincinnati.

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