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My delivery van: Viktor's only way to earn a living
Viktor drives for a living in Moscow, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $600. 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 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 $600 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $410
• Labor charges: $90
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $60
• Towing and inspection: $40
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Viktor
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Hope it all works out, Viktor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Good luck, Viktor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.