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My pickup: Irene's only way to earn a living
Without my pickup Irene can't work; a $1,450 repair would put her back on the road.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States2,692 views
I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $1,450 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $880
• Labor charges: $140
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $310
• Towing and inspection: $120
Glad we found this place.
- Irene
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Sending strength, Irene. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Mumbai.
Hope things get better soon, Irene. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.
Wishing you peace, Irene. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Stay strong, Irene. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Toulon but we're thinking of you.
Take care, Irene. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!
Stay strong, Irene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.