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Help Damilola replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Without my tuk-tuk Damilola can't work; a $205 repair would put her back on the road.
🇳🇬 Kano, Kano, Nigeria629 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 3 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked eleven 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:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $120
• Labor charges: $30
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $5
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Damilola
Updates from Damilola
Update from Kano: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 79% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
32% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.
22% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you.
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best of luck, Damilola. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Kakamega.
Sending strength, Damilola. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Vancouver
what exactly is the $205 for?
It's all in the list in the story. engine head gasket replacement (parts) is the big one at $120, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Thinking of you, Damilola. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Hope it all works out, Damilola. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Messina
is there anything that isn't money that would help Damilola?
Good luck, Damilola. Hope you get there. Greetings from Odesa
Hang in there, Damilola. Hope you get there. God bless
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Mumbai.
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Kano. Hope you're open again soon!
keep going, Damilola. Small businesses are the heart of Kano. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
Hope this works out for you. Love from Madina.