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My food truck: Shilpa's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Shilpa can't work; a $200 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my food truck. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $200 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $180
• Towing and inspection: $10
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $10
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Shilpa
93% there. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Thank you.
93% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($75 in total) the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Shilpa
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Keep going, Shilpa. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.