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Get Diarmuid back on the road: my food truck repair fund

Diarmuid drives for a living in Dublin, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

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Diarmuid Martin
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Dublin
I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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 twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,200 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $105 • suspension replacement (parts): $950 • Labor charges: $145 I hope life is good to you. - Diarmuid

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  • Hope things get better soon, Diarmuid. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Dublin!

      • Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!

        • hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Bacoor.

          • Yasemin YılmazID verified

            Keep going, Diarmuid. Hope this works out for you. Take care

            • Hope it all works out, Diarmuid. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Aberdeen.

              • Sending good thoughts, Diarmuid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

                • Kouki AokiID verified

                  Hope things get better soon, Diarmuid. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

                  • You're not alone, Diarmuid. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                    • Small businesses are the heart of Dublin. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Medina.

                      • Wishing you peace, Diarmuid. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in San Sebastián donated after I showed her your page.

                        • rooting for you, Diarmuid. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

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