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Mercedes needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Monterrey
Mercedes's my food truck is Mercedes's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $500.
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I make my living with my food truck. 4 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $500. 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 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 $500 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $260
• Labor charges: $120
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $70
• Towing and inspection: $50
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- Mercedes
Updates from Mercedes
35% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Small update. $150 so far, I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.
We're at 20% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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you're not alone, Mercedes. Looking forward to the next update
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Johannesburg.
sending love, Mercedes. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
hope things get better soon, Mercedes. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.