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

Wolfgang's my pickup is Wolfgang's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,400.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,473 views
Wolfgang Kuhn
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Berlin
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,400 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $720 • Labor charges: $290 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $290 • Towing and inspection: $100 Thank you for reading my story. - Wolfgang
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Wolfgang

  1. We're at 12% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($144 in total) I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Berlin: the plan for rear axle replacement is now scheduled. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Quang PhamQuestionPhoto verified

    How is Wolfgang doing now?

    • Arianna Sutton

      praying for you, Wolfgang. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together.

      • Mia G. Cunningham

        Shared it with a few friends. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

        • Latha R. Babu

          hang in there, Wolfgang. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up.

          • Bithi Nusrat Pramanik

            you're not alone, Wolfgang. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up

            • Akinyi Apio Hamisi

              wishing you peace, Wolfgang. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Berlin.

              $390.50 raised of $1,400

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