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

Lorena's my pickup is Lorena's only source of income and needs a gearbox replacement costing $350.

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I make my living with my pickup. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $350 goes: • gearbox replacement (parts): $150 • Labor charges: $70 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $80 • Towing and inspection: $50 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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Updates from Lorena

Small update. $40 so far, I made the first payment toward labor charges.

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