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Nicholas needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Laredo

Without my food truck Nicholas can't work; a $1,600 repair would put him back on the road.

🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States1,875 views
Nicholas A. Page
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Laredo
I make my living with my food truck. 3 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 ten 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 $1,600 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $1,050 • Labor charges: $380 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $130 • Towing and inspection: $40 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Nicholas
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Nicholas

  1. Thank you all. We're at 45% now ($723). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($664 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Nicholas

  3. Quick update: $379 raised so far (24%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Hendrik R. Nel 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Ekurhuleni”

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    “Best of luck. Hope the July deadline works out. - Mohammedia”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Fresno”

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  • Valentina MeloVerified organizationPhoto verified

    Praying for you, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

    • Efe Queen Akinwale

      Hang in there, Nicholas. Shared it with a few friends

      $1,373 raised of $1,600

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