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Eli drives for a living in Geelong, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

🇦🇺 Geelong, Victoria, Australia1,513 views
Eli Romero
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Geelong
I make my living with my pickup. 7 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,100 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $510 • Labor charges: $280 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $195 • Towing and inspection: $115 With deep gratitude, Eli

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  • sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

    • Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Hanoi donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eli.

        • Eli RomeroOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. fuel pump replacement (parts) is the biggest at $510. Happy to explain more.

      • Praying for you, Eli. Shared this with my family. All the best

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Eli?

          • Eli RomeroOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about fuel pump replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Chennai.

          • any update on how things are going in Geelong?

            • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Victoria. I'll ask around and let you know

              • best of luck, Eli. Hope you get there.

                • Hang in there, Eli. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Thane!

                  • José E. ZamoraID verified

                    Good luck, Eli. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

                    • Praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                      • Hang in there, Eli. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Springfield but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                        • Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Chandler

                          • thanks for sharing this, Eli. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Nairobi.

                            • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Munich.

                              • You're not alone, Eli. Hope the shop reopens soon.

                                • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Geelong.

                                  • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Edinburgh.

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