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

John drives for a living in Springfield, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 5 weeks.

🇺🇸 Springfield, Illinois, United States1,263 views
John T. Duncan
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Springfield
I make my living with my pickup. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 twelve 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 $650 goes: • Labor charges: $165 • Towing and inspection: $140 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $345 Glad we found this place.

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