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Help Emiliano replace the fuel pump and return to work

Emiliano's my food truck is Emiliano's only source of income and needs a fuel pump replacement costing $1,850.

🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States1,310 views
Emiliano M. Castro
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Birmingham
I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump 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 three months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,850 goes: • fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $360 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $310 • Towing and inspection: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Emiliano
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Emiliano

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($440). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($290). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled.

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  • Si-woo Tae-yang ShimPhoto verified

    Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care!

    • Wyatt K. Dixon

      Wishing you peace, Emiliano. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Praveen J. Yadav

        You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

        • Thomas S. Salazar

          Sending good thoughts, Emiliano. Small businesses are the heart of Birmingham. Hope you're open again soon. Take care

          • Jéssica Regina Barbosa

            sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

            • Jayden F. Martinez

              Sending strength, Emiliano. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

              • Do-hyun Do-yoon Shin

                wishing you peace, Emiliano. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Thủ Đức donated after I showed her your page. Love from Thủ Đức.

                • Yang Feng Yao

                  Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Birmingham.

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