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

David drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken fuel pump has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

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David Larson
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I make my living with my pickup. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,700. 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 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 $1,700 goes: โ€ข fuel pump replacement (parts): $1,200 โ€ข Labor charges: $140 โ€ข Road tax and insurance renewal: $190 โ€ข Towing and inspection: $170 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - David
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  • Lea Mia Schmid

    Keep going, David. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Cecilia E. TorresQuestion

      how is David doing now?

      • Endale Ephrem Tesfaye

        Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Los Angeles

        • Tobias Dominik VogelQuestionID verified

          Is fuel pump replacement (parts) the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Ayaan R. JatPhoto verified

            Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

            • Francisco Rezende

              Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done

              • Josephine Navarro

                Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                • Xiang Xiang Ding

                  Best of luck, David. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care!

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