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Julián needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in Guadalajara
Julián drives for a living in Guadalajara, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 3 weeks ago the gearbox 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 2 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $300 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $175
• Labor charges: $50
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $65
• Towing and inspection: $10
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Julián
We're at 126% thanks to 9 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 111% now ($334). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 63% funded and the plan for gearbox replacement is now scheduled.
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Take care, Julián. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Guadalajara!
Thank you. If you're in Guadalajara I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending love, Julián. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Julián. Hope this works out for you
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in San Fernando donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Oakland
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning. Take care.
small businesses are the heart of Guadalajara. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless.