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Marilyn needs my delivery van repaired to get back to work in London
Without my delivery van Marilyn can't work; a $1,450 repair would put her back on the road.
🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,530 views
I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,050
• Labor charges: $100
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Towing and inspection: $125
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Marilyn
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Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
You're not alone, Marilyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.
small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Rooting for you, Marilyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of London.
Keep going, Marilyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
wishing you peace, Marilyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kasarani but we're thinking of you. Love from Kasarani.