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Help Douglas replace the rear axle and return to work
Without my food truck Douglas can't work; a $1,350 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 three 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 $1,350 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $130
• rear axle replacement (parts): $960
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $260
With deep gratitude,
Douglas
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What's already covered and what's the $1,350 for?
Sure. The biggest one is towing and inspection, $130. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in San Francisco donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from San Francisco.
Wishing you peace, Douglas. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Accra
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best.