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My food truck: Theodore's only way to earn a living
Without my food truck Theodore can't work; a $750 repair would put him back on the road.
🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom2,938 views
I make my living with my food truck. 10 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $750. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $750 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $175
• Towing and inspection: $90
• gearbox replacement (parts): $485
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Theodore
Small update. $438 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($258). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($93 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Sending strength, Theodore. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Theodore. Hope you get there.
hope you get there. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.