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My delivery van: Josefa's only way to earn a living

Josefa drives for a living in Guadalajara, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

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Josefa T. Robles
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Guadalajara
I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 eleven 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $300 goes: • Labor charges: $80 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $65 • rear axle replacement (parts): $155 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Josefa

    • hope it all works out, Josefa. I hope things turn around soon. After 25 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Xalapa

        • Roberto S. LaraPhoto verified

          Hope it all works out, Josefa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

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