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Francois needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in East London
Without my motorbike Francois can't work; a $450 repair would put him back on the road.
🇿🇦 East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa1,038 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $450. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $450 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $290
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $70
• Towing and inspection: $5
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Francois
Update from East London: the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Love from Karachi.