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My pickup: Otieno's only way to earn a living
Otieno's my pickup is Otieno's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $350.
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I make my living with my pickup. 7 weeks ago the suspension 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $350 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $200
• Labor charges: $70
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $45
If you're reading this, thank you.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Otieno?
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Love from Rennes