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Get Sophia back on the road: my food truck repair fund
Sophia drives for a living in Sydney, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,500 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $860
• Labor charges: $240
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $250
• Towing and inspection: $150
Thank you so much.
Updates from Sophia
6% there. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Thank you.
Quick update: $25 raised so far (2%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 14 people at work. Greetings from Mumbai.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Dhaka.