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Philippe needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Strasbourg

Philippe drives for a living in Strasbourg, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.

🇫🇷 Strasbourg, Grand Est, France1,300 views
Philippe François
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Strasbourg
I make my living with my food truck. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,150. 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 ten 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,150 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $720 • Labor charges: $155 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $175 • Towing and inspection: $100 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Philippe

  1. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($455). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 34% funded and I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.

  3. Small update. $150 so far, I made the first payment toward labor charges. - Philippe

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  • Shivam L. Patel

    This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ankara

    • Jay SolankiQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Philippe.

      • Philippe FrançoisOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's all in the list in the story. engine head gasket replacement (parts) is the big one at $720, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

    • Rowena J. Santos

      You're not alone, Philippe. Hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

      • Lillian F. Navarro

        Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

        • Nneka Halima OnyeamaQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Philippe?

          • Philippe FrançoisOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Thank you. If you're in Strasbourg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • Anthony ColemanPhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family, Philippe. Hope you get there. Blessings.

          • Paulo Edson RodriguesQuestion

            How is Philippe doing now?

            • Emilia N. WashingtonID verified

              Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Rotterdam but we're thinking of you.

              • Bo Yong Xie

                Thinking of you and your family, Philippe. Looking forward to the next update.

                • Vasile TudorPhoto verified

                  so sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings

                  • Hadley S. RojasPhoto verified

                    Hang in there, Philippe. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                    • Papa George Opoku

                      Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

                      • Mavis Fosu

                        Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Breda.

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