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My pickup: Wilfredo's only way to earn a living
Wilfredo drives for a living in Taguig, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the suspension 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 twelve 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 $250 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Labor charges: $65
• suspension replacement (parts): $135
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Wilfredo
Good news. Because of your gifts ($81 in total) I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for suspension replacement is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($60). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Praying for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Enugu”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wilfredo
Sure. The biggest one is road tax and insurance renewal, $50. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.
Hope it all works out, Wilfredo. This could happen to any of us. All the best!