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Help Emilia replace the radiator and cooling system and return to work
Emilia drives for a living in Cairns, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
🇦🇺 Cairns, Queensland, Australia764 views
I make my living with my pickup. 5 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 $1,250 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $780
• Labor charges: $120
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $240
• Towing and inspection: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Tacoma.
Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from San Diego.
Hang in there, Emilia. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from New Delhi.
take care, Emilia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Toledo.
Praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Emilia. Gave what I could, wish it was more
you're not alone, Emilia. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.
Hope things get better soon, Emilia. Small businesses are the heart of Cairns. Hope you're open again soon. God bless
Hang in there, Emilia. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care