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

Russell drives for a living in Vancouver, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada3,149 views
Russell R. Bradley
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Vancouver
I make my living with my pickup. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,650. 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 3 children. 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $1,650 goes: • Labor charges: $350 • Towing and inspection: $100 • gearbox replacement (parts): $1,200 Thank you so much.
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  • Tommaso Mario Moretti

    Good luck, Russell. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

    • Omondi Onyango HamisiQuestionAddress verified

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Russell?

      • Russell R. BradleyOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Vancouver I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Adel Mohammed Trabelsi

      You're not alone, Russell. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.

      • Riddhi F. JoshiID verified

        it takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Lagos.

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