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Waylon needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in San Diego
Waylon drives for a living in San Diego, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,850. 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 wife and our newborn. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Labor charges: $420
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,300
• Towing and inspection: $130
Thanks for reading all this.
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Sending good thoughts, Waylon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Iași donated after I showed her your page. Love from Iași.
best of luck, Waylon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Lahore this morning. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Wishing you the best, Waylon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
stay strong, Waylon. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best