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Matteo needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Messina

Without my pickup Matteo can't work; a $1,400 repair would put him back on the road.

🇮🇹 Sicily, Italy2,352 views
Matteo Pietro Bianchi
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Messina
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,400 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $940 • Labor charges: $250 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $210 I hope life is good to you.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Matteo

  1. Quick update: $785 raised so far (56%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $426 raised so far (30%). I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($255). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.

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  • Marcus J. HendricksQuestion

    How is Matteo doing now?

    • Liang Yan YuanAddress verifiedID verified

      Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Birmingham this morning. God bless.

      • Julian H. Carlson

        hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

        • Marlene H. Adams

          You're not alone, Matteo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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