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Get Pravin back on the road: my motorbike repair fund

Pravin's my motorbike is Pravin's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $400.

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Pravin B. Joubert
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Sandton
I make my living with my motorbike. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. 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 six 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 $400 goes: • Labor charges: $100 • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $240 • Towing and inspection: $60 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • how is Pravin doing now?

    • So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Ximena SilvaID verified

        Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Bang Khen

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

          • Pravin B. JoubertOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Sure. The biggest one is labor charges, $100. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Pravin?

            • Pravin B. JoubertOwnerAnswerAddress verified

              Thank you. If you're in Sandton I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

          • sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

            • Stay strong, Pravin. Hope this works out for you

              • stay strong, Pravin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                • Stay strong, Pravin. Shared this with my family. After 17 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Sandton.

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Pravin. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

                    • Wishing you the best, Pravin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                      • Best of luck, Pravin. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                        • wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

                          • You're not alone, Pravin. Small businesses are the heart of Sandton. Hope you're open again soon.

                            • Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                              • hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

                                • hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                                  • Natalia S. MoranPhoto verified

                                    You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings

                                    • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Mecca

                                      • thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                                        • Sending strength, Pravin. Shared it with a few friends. All the best!

                                          • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

                                            • So sorry you're going through this, Pravin. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Sandton.

                                              • Fionn O'DonnellID verified

                                                Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Hanoi.

                                                • keep going, Pravin. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                                  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Chennai but we're thinking of you

                                                    • Thanks for sharing this, Pravin. Your post was clear and honest.

                                                      • This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Ludhiana so I could bring a meal

                                                        • hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Coimbatore this morning. Take care

                                                          • Sending good thoughts, Pravin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Sandton

                                                            • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning. Take care

                                                              • Stay strong, Pravin. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together.

                                                                • Praying for you, Pravin. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Sandton.

                                                                  • Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Likoni so I could bring a meal. All the best!

                                                                    • Kelvin QuayeID verified

                                                                      thinking of you and your family, Pravin. Hope this works out for you. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Sandton.

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