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My pickup: Vishal's only way to earn a living
Vishal drives for a living in Coimbatore, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
🇮🇳 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India842 views
I make my living with my pickup. 8 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 nine 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $250 goes:
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $200
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Towing and inspection: $25
With deep gratitude,
Vishal
Updates from Vishal
Update from Coimbatore: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vishal
It's all in the list in the story. radiator and cooling system replacement (parts) is the big one at $200, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 19 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Mumbai.
keep going, Vishal. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry