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Jimena needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Vigo
Without my food truck Jimena can't work; a $1,000 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,000. 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 $1,000 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $710
• Labor charges: $210
• Towing and inspection: $80
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Jimena
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“All the best. My colleague told me about this one. - São Paulo”
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Good luck, Jimena. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
any update on how things are going in Vigo?
Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from San Diego
is there anything that isn't money that would help Jimena?
Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Saket.
Wishing you peace, Jimena. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jimena.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. suspension replacement (parts) is the biggest at $710. I'll keep the page updated.
So sorry you're going through this, Jimena. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Jimena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Vigo.
So sorry you're going through this, Jimena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Kakamega but we're thinking of you.