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My delivery van: Jaxon's only way to earn a living
Without my delivery van Jaxon can't work; a $1,500 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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 ten 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 $1,500 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $1,000
• Labor charges: $310
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $110
• Towing and inspection: $80
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Update from London: the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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How is Jaxon doing now?
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
is there anything that isn't money that would help Jaxon?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about gearbox replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Good question.
Praying for you, Jaxon. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
you're not alone, Jaxon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page. Love from Ikeja
sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Obuasi.
Good luck, Jaxon. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings