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Get Senait back on the road: my motorbike repair fund
Without my motorbike Senait can't work; a $205 repair would put her back on the road.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1,344 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $205. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $205 goes:
• Labor charges: $35
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $165
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $5
Thanks for reading all this.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Addis Ababa. Hope you're open again soon.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Senait?
hope things get better soon, Senait. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted
So sorry you're going through this, Senait. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Best of luck, Senait. Shared this with my family.
hang in there, Senait. Hope the shop reopens soon
Thanks for sharing this, Senait. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Sending love, Senait. Shared it with a few friends.