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Help Daniel replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Without my motorbike Daniel can't work; a $1,500 repair would put him back on the road.
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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 $1,500. 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $1,500 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $990
• Labor charges: $160
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $310
• Towing and inspection: $40
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Daniel
Quick update: $95 raised so far (6%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Bakersfield: we've started the first stage. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $80 so far, the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.
- Bennett N. Washington 🇺🇸 · $80
“Wishing you the best. Only $80 but hope it helps. - Toledo”
- Sumbal Nimra Butt 🇵🇰 · $35.50
“Praying for you. Thought of Daniel all day after reading this. - Lahore”
- Ryszard Malinowski 🇵🇱 · $10
“Be well. Thought of Daniel all day after reading this. - Warsaw”
- Ravi P. Meena 🇮🇳 · $5
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Duque de Caxias
Thinking of you and your family, Daniel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Francisco.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Bonny.
Praying for you. Small businesses are the heart of Bakersfield. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Bakersfield.