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My delivery van: Gabriel's only way to earn a living
Gabriel's my delivery van is Gabriel's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $850.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $850. 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 three 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 $850 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $370
• Labor charges: $125
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $270
• Towing and inspection: $85
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kakamega.
Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Blessings.
Praying for you, Gabriel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Addis Ababa
wishing you peace, Gabriel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Addis Ababa!
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 7 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Edinburgh!
Thank you. If you're in Edinburgh I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Hope things get better soon, Gabriel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Quezon City.
Take care, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. All the best
Wishing you the best, Gabriel. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.