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Nicholas needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in San Diego
Without my pickup Nicholas can't work; a $1,800 repair would put him back on the road.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States301 views
I make my living with my pickup. 7 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,800. 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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 $1,800 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $1,100
• Labor charges: $330
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $230
• Towing and inspection: $140
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Nicholas
Updates from Nicholas
Quick update: $160 raised so far (9%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too
sending good thoughts, Nicholas. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Grenoble so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Is transmission replacement (parts) the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. transmission replacement (parts) comes first ($1,100) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Good luck, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest.
You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Diego
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Best of luck, Nicholas. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Moscow.
take care, Nicholas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Nottingham