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My pickup: Jackson's only way to earn a living
Without my pickup Jackson can't work; a $1,750 repair would put him back on the road.
🇬🇧 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom1,232 views
I make my living with my pickup. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 3 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,250
• Labor charges: $170
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $195
• Towing and inspection: $135
I hope life is good to you.
- Jackson
Updates from Jackson
Small update. $504 so far, we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $331 raised so far (19%). the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Kathmandu
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Liverpool. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Tema this morning. Take care.
Take care, Jackson. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!
Wishing you peace, Jackson. Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything!