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My food truck: Ariana's only way to earn a living
Ariana's my food truck is Ariana's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,150.
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I make my living with my food truck. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Labor charges: $130
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $845
Thank you for reading my story.
- Ariana
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ariana?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about road tax and insurance renewal, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
You're not alone, Ariana. Shared this with my family. Love from Zapopan.
wishing you peace, Ariana. Hope you get there.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ariana
It's all in the list in the story. road tax and insurance renewal is the big one at $175, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Gatineau!
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
rooting for you, Ariana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Hải Phòng.