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

Rory drives for a living in Kilkenny, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

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Rory Mullan
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Kilkenny
I make my living with my food truck. 10 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $800. 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 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 $800 goes: • Labor charges: $125 • gearbox replacement (parts): $550 • Towing and inspection: $125 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Rory

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  • Nisha WaliaQuestion

    Has the mechanic's estimate been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

    • Rory MullanOwnerAnswer

      I sent the mechanic's estimate in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • wishing you peace, Rory. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Dwarka

    • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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