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Mekdes's my pickup is Mekdes's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $250.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia617 views
I make my living with my pickup. 6 weeks ago the transmission 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 wife and our newborn. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $250 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Labor charges: $45
• transmission replacement (parts): $165
Thank you for reading my story.
- Mekdes
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mekdes
Road tax and insurance renewal is $40 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
Sending strength, Mekdes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending good thoughts, Mekdes. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 17 people at work. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Jacksonville.