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Help Alejandra replace the gearbox and return to work

Alejandra drives for a living in Bogotá, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

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Alejandra L. Arias
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Bogotá
I make my living with my food truck. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 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 $150 goes: • Towing and inspection: $30 • Labor charges: $30 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $90 Thanks for being kind about this. - Alejandra

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  • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. All the best!

    • Is towing and inspection the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • It's all in the list in the story. towing and inspection is the big one at $30, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

    • Sending strength. Hope you get there!

      • Hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • Wishing you the best, Alejandra. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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