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Cynthia needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Oakland
Cynthia's my food truck is Cynthia's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $1,700.
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I make my living with my food truck. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,700 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $990
• Labor charges: $260
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $300
• Towing and inspection: $150
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Cynthia
Update from Oakland: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
3% there. the plan for transmission replacement is now scheduled. Thank you. - Cynthia
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