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Mariko needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Setagaya
Mariko's my pickup is Mariko's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $900.
🇯🇵 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan1,239 views
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $900 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $95
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• transmission replacement (parts): $660
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
So sorry you're going through this, Mariko. Small businesses are the heart of Setagaya. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!
hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Sending love, Mariko. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings.