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Riku needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Osaka
Without my pickup Riku can't work; a $1,250 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my pickup. 8 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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 $1,250 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $750
• Labor charges: $330
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $90
• Towing and inspection: $80
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Riku
Update from Osaka: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($59). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
Small update. $159 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Riku
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Sending love, Riku. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Buffalo this morning. Thinking of Osaka.
Thinking of you and your family, Riku. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kelowna
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this, Riku. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Osaka