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Help Jay replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Without my pickup Jay can't work; a $150 repair would put him back on the road.
🇮🇳 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India1,518 views
I make my living with my pickup. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 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 four 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 $150 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $95
• Labor charges: $30
Thank you for reading my story.
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- Made me feel heard
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Great help in a difficult time
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Genuine person with a big heart
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
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Hang in there, Jay. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Cluj-Napoca.
So sorry you're going through this, Jay. Shared this with my family.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Coimbatore!
thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Coimbatore. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Sending love, Jay. Your post was clear and honest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Good luck, Jay. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update
Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. Greetings from Palmira.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Coimbatore.
Sending love, Jay. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Bursa.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Coimbatore
Sending good thoughts, Jay. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Seoul so I could bring a meal. Love from Wudil.
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Coimbatore. Hope you're open again soon. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Coimbatore. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours.
so sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.