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Help Yuma replace the gearbox and return to work

Without my food truck Yuma can't work; a $1,200 repair would put him back on the road.

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Yuma Riku Takeda
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Yokohama
I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,200. 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 twelve 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 $1,200 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $730 • Labor charges: $140 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $270 • Towing and inspection: $60 Glad we found this place.

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    “Keep your head up. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Hawassa”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $11 but hope it helps. - București”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Yuma all day after reading this. - Sydney”

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    “Praying for you. From Cape Coast with love. - Cape Coast”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Zapopan”

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4.2(6 reviews)

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  • Brigitte Nathalie Lacroix🇫🇷Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Samuel Carlos Vasconcelos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Lorena C. Torres🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Moin Shahid Sheikh🇵🇰Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Valentin Benoît Faure🇫🇷Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Arturo B. Rodríguez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • wishing you the best, Yuma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

    • take care. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Liverpool.

      • Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

        • Thanks for sharing this, Yuma. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 24 people at work.

          • you're not alone, Yuma. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

            • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Yokohama.

              • Yuma Riku TakedaOwnerAnswer

                Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about gearbox replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

            • Sending strength, Yuma. Small businesses are the heart of Yokohama. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Love from Hubballi!

              • Faith K. GrahamPhoto verified

                rooting for you, Yuma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                • Best of luck, Yuma. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!

                  • rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Take care.

                    • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                      • Sending good thoughts, Yuma. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Yokohama.

                        • Keep going, Yuma. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Yokohama

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