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Get Tomás back on the road: my delivery van repair fund

Tomás's my delivery van is Tomás's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,850.

🇺🇸 Mesa, Arizona, United States1,747 views
Tomás N. Ruiz
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Mesa
I make my living with my delivery van. 5 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,850. 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 two daughters and my mother. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,850 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $1,150 • Labor charges: $300 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $270 • Towing and inspection: $130 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Henry T. JonesPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Tomás. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Richards Bay

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mesa!

      • Tomás N. RuizOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Mesa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

    • Sarah Greta DietrichPhoto verified

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

      • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Jalandhar.

        • Looking forward to the next update. Love from Paris.

          • So sorry you're going through this, Tomás. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Tomás. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

              • Praying for you, Tomás. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Yuki Himari IshikawaPhoto verified

                  Rooting for you, Tomás. Small businesses are the heart of Mesa. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Hyderabad

                  • Keep going, Tomás. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Berlin.

                    • hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Buffalo.

                      • Hang in there. 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. Greetings from San Jose.

                        • thanks for sharing this, Tomás. Small businesses are the heart of Mesa. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Lahore

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