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Get Zewditu back on the road: my delivery van repair fund
Zewditu drives for a living in Jimma, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
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I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 family of five. 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 $250 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $165
• Labor charges: $40
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $5
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Jimma.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Zewditu
Sure. The biggest one is engine head gasket replacement (parts), $165. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.
stay strong, Zewditu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page. God bless
take care, Zewditu. Hope this works out for you.
Hang in there, Zewditu. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too