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My food truck: Karolina's only way to earn a living
Karolina's my food truck is Karolina's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $650.
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I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $650 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $410
• Labor charges: $50
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• Towing and inspection: $45
Thank you for reading my story.
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Stay strong. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Karolina?
Rooting for you, Karolina. Small businesses are the heart of Warsaw. Hope you're open again soon
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Fort Worth donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
best of luck, Karolina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Karolina. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Warsaw
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karolina
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rear axle replacement (parts) is the biggest at $410. Appreciate you taking the time.
keep going. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Warsaw!
your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Warsaw!
Keep going, Karolina. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Warsaw
sending love, Karolina. Small businesses are the heart of Warsaw. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 16 people at work. Take care.
wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
you're not alone, Karolina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Rooting for you, Karolina. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.