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My pickup: Jan's only way to earn a living
Without my pickup Jan can't work; a $1,450 repair would put him back on the road.
🇳🇱 North Holland, Netherlands546 views
I make my living with my pickup. 3 weeks ago the gearbox 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $1,450 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $960
• Labor charges: $180
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $170
• Towing and inspection: $140
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Hope things get better soon, Jan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust