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My pickup: Carmela's only way to earn a living
Carmela drives for a living in Quezon City, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇵🇭 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines271 views
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 wife and our newborn. 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 $300 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $190
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $20
• Towing and inspection: $35
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Carmela
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you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
you're not alone, Carmela. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Wishing you the best, Carmela. This could happen to any of us
Keep going, Carmela. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Carmela. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Ciudad de México this morning. God bless.
Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Quezon City.
Thinking of you, Carmela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Quezon City.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Nice but we're thinking of you. Love from Nice.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Carmela. I hope things turn around soon.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Quezon City
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Kasarani this morning.