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My food truck: Rotimi's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Rotimi can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria612 views
I make my living with my food truck. 7 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 twelve 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 $200 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $120
• Labor charges: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $30
• Towing and inspection: $5
Thank you for reading my story.
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“Wishing you the best. Only $63 but hope it helps. - Lagos”
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“Keep your head up! - Mandurah”
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- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $10
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wishing you the best, Rotimi. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Galle.
Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 40 people at work.
Hope it all works out, Rotimi. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!