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Help Rajan replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Rajan drives for a living in Jaipur, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.

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I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 six 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 $300 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $210 • Labor charges: $50 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $20 • Towing and inspection: $20 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Rajan

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Updates from Rajan

Good news. Because of your gifts ($170 in total) the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 30% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Update from Jaipur: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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