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My food truck: Raphaël's only way to earn a living
Raphaël drives for a living in London, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
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I make my living with my food truck. 3 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $560
• Labor charges: $170
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $240
• Towing and inspection: $130
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Wishing you the best, Raphaël. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Üsküdar
How is Raphaël doing now?
Praying for you, Raphaël. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck, Raphaël. I hope things turn around soon!
I hope things turn around soon. God bless!
is there anything that isn't money that would help Raphaël?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about clutch assembly replacement (parts), advice is welcome too. Good question.
I hope things turn around soon. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
is clutch assembly replacement (parts) the biggest cost or is there more coming?
It's all in the list in the story. clutch assembly replacement (parts) is the big one at $560, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
Hope things get better soon, Raphaël. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Sacramento
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours
Hope this works out for you. Love from Montréal.
thinking of you, Raphaël. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 19 people at work
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Thinking of London.
Keep going, Raphaël. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Los Angeles.
So sorry you're going through this, Raphaël. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.