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My food truck: Enrique's only way to earn a living

Enrique drives for a living in San Sebastián, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

🇪🇸 San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain928 views
Enrique T. Tapia
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San Sebastián
I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $750. 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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $750 goes: • Road tax and insurance renewal: $145 • Labor charges: $120 • gearbox replacement (parts): $485 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Sebastián

    • So sorry you're going through this, Enrique. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best.

      • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of San Sebastián

        • Kaylee TaylorPhoto verified

          rooting for you, Enrique. Hope you get there. Love from Lahore

          • Wishing you peace, Enrique. Small businesses are the heart of San Sebastián. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

            • Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of San Sebastián. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to San Jose so I could bring a meal. Love from Lagos.

              • thinking of you and your family, Enrique. Hope you get there.

                • Sending strength, Enrique. This could happen to any of us. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Sebastián

                  • thinking of you and your family, Enrique. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

                    • Wishing you the best, Enrique. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                      • Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of San Sebastián. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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