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Help Aaliyah replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Aaliyah drives for a living in Shreveport, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $600. 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 4 children. 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 $600 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $300
• Towing and inspection: $155
• Labor charges: $145
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Aaliyah
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hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Shreveport.
Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Shreveport
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Sending strength, Aaliyah. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
You're not alone, Aaliyah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Keep going, Aaliyah. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Aaliyah. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bangkok.
So sorry you're going through this, Aaliyah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. God bless!
stay strong, Aaliyah. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Best of luck, Aaliyah. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.