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Help Sergio replace the engine head gasket and return to work
Sergio drives for a living in Monterrey, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 12 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $350 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $210
• Towing and inspection: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $95
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Sergio
Wanted to say thank you properly. 114% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Monterrey: I made the first payment toward engine head gasket replacement. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. After 26 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
you're not alone, Sergio. Hope you make a strong comeback.
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Manila donated after I showed her your page. Love from Manila.
Rooting for you, Sergio. Hope you make a strong comeback
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Fort Worth so I could bring a meal.