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Help Sherika replace the gearbox and return to work

Without my pickup Sherika can't work; a $550 repair would put her back on the road.

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Sherika Thompson
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Spanish Town
I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $550. 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 wife and our newborn. 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 $550 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $340 • Labor charges: $125 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $70 • Towing and inspection: $15 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Sherika

  1. Quick update: $87 raised so far (16%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($46). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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Reviews

4.0(3 reviews)

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  • Cherry D. Pangilinan🇵🇭Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Wayne H. Nguyen🇨🇦Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Gabriel Roberto Campos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Omar Cissé

    Keep going, Sherika. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

    • Rakesh H. Kumar

      hope things get better soon, Sherika. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Petrópolis.

      • Fernando C. Perez

        Stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 28 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        $158 raised of $550

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