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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, India1,519 views
Jay W. Jadhav
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Coimbatore
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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  • Hannah Dana Bar🇮🇱Verified donor
    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.

  • Barry McCarthy🇮🇪Verified donor
    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.

  • Zara Iqra Qureshi🇵🇰Verified donor
    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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  • Prakash N. BalakrishnanAddress verified

    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.

                • Ifeoma Adaeze OkoroPhoto verified

                  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.

                    • Elias A. McBrideID verified

                      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.

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