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My food truck: Mwangi's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Mwangi can't work; a $250 repair would put him back on the road.
🇺🇬 Central Region, Uganda1,405 views
I make my living with my food truck. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $250 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $175
• Labor charges: $25
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $30
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Mwangi
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Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Sending love, Mwangi. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Montpellier this morning. God bless!
praying for you. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Casablanca.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Mwangi?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about engine head gasket replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Good question.
Shared this with my family. Love from Tel Aviv.
take care, Mwangi. This could happen to any of us.
Small businesses are the heart of Kampala. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from San Jose
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Good luck, Mwangi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Mwangi. Small businesses are the heart of Kampala. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best
best of luck, Mwangi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Quezon City.
Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Port Harcourt donated after I showed her your page.
Take care, Mwangi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Praying for you, Mwangi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Sending love, Mwangi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
Best of luck, Mwangi. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!