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My delivery van: Charlotte's only way to earn a living
Charlotte's my delivery van is Charlotte's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $650.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 10 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 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 $650 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $270
• Labor charges: $220
• Towing and inspection: $160
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Charlotte
Good news. Because of your gifts ($537 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($247 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope it all works out, Charlotte. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Take care.
Good luck, Charlotte. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from São Paulo.
Wishing you the best, Charlotte. Hope the shop reopens soon
I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Halifax.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. All the best!
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in 6th of October City donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Halifax.
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Charlotte. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Take care, Charlotte. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.