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My pickup: Claudia's only way to earn a living

Without my pickup Claudia can't work; a $400 repair would put her back on the road.

🇷🇴 București, București, Romania1,770 views
Claudia Dinu
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București
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $400 goes: • Labor charges: $145 • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $145 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $110 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • who gets the funds, you or the mechanic?

    • Claudia DinuOwnerAnswer

      I get the payout and then pay the mechanic. Every payment goes in the updates. Good question.

  • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of București.

    • Raquel CostaQuestion

      any chance of seeing the mechanic's estimate?

      • Claudia DinuOwnerAnswer

        I do, the mechanic's estimate is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. It helps to be asked.

    • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. All the best.

      • Stay strong, Claudia. Hope this works out for you.

        • Is labor charges the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Claudia DinuOwnerAnswer

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. labor charges comes first ($145) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.

        • Wishing you the best, Claudia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

          • stay strong, Claudia. Small businesses are the heart of București. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 26 people at work

            • Anil F. NandaID verified

              Sending love, Claudia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

              • looking forward to the next update. All the best.

                • Sending good thoughts, Claudia. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

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