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Help Ki-tae replace the clutch assembly and return to work

Ki-tae drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,139 views
Ki-tae Joo
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my delivery van. 10 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,900. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,900 goes: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $370 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $220 • Towing and inspection: $210 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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

    • Ki-tae JooOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. clutch assembly replacement (parts) is the big one at $1,100, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Coyoacán.

    • Good luck, Ki-tae. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

      • is there anything that isn't money that would help Ki-tae?

        • Best of luck, Ki-tae. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Hope you get there. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you

            • How is Ki-tae doing now?

              • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Guadalajara.

                • Wendy KimPhoto verified

                  Sending love, Ki-tae. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

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                    Hope it all works out, Ki-tae. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                    • You're not alone, Ki-tae. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings

                      • You're not alone, Ki-tae. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

                        • Wishing you peace, Ki-tae. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

                          • Sending strength. This could happen to any of us!

                            • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                              • stay strong, Ki-tae. Shared this with my family. God bless.

                                • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 4 people at work. Take care.

                                  • Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Seoul donated after I showed her your page

                                    • So sorry you're going through this, Ki-tae. I hope things turn around soon. After 18 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

                                      • Praying for you, Ki-tae. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Los Angeles.

                                        • Wishing you the best, Ki-tae. I hope things turn around soon

                                          • Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Bogotá

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