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Jide needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Lagos
Without my pickup Jide can't work; a $300 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my pickup. 4 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 four 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 $300 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $200
• Labor charges: $55
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
• Towing and inspection: $10
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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thanks for sharing this, Jide. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jide.
Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Lagos. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Lagos
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. Take care!
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Rabat donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Take care.
good luck, Jide. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Vitória da Conquista
Thinking of you, Jide. Gave what I could, wish it was more.