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Elena needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in London
Without my pickup Elena can't work; a $1,400 repair would put her back on the road.
🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,714 views
I make my living with my pickup. 4 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $960
• Labor charges: $230
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $170
• Towing and inspection: $40
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Elena
Updates from Elena
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,068 in total) the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $678 raised so far (48%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending good thoughts, Elena. Shared this with my family.
Hope it all works out, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
wishing you peace, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Wishing you the best, Elena. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Gazipur.
Wishing you peace, Elena. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too