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Get Reiko back on the road: my delivery van repair fund
Reiko drives for a living in Kawasaki, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $1,050 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $720
• Labor charges: $80
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• Towing and inspection: $105
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Reiko
Updates from Reiko
Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($637). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
We're at 36% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I made the first payment toward labor charges.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Reiko?
Thank you. If you're in Kawasaki I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
So sorry you're going through this, Reiko. Small businesses are the heart of Kawasaki. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Aberdeen.
How is Reiko doing now?
Rooting for you, Reiko. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kawasaki.
Wishing you the best, Reiko. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Caloocan
keep going, Reiko. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
keep going. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.