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My motorbike: Francisco's only way to earn a living

Francisco drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken transmission has stopped all income for 3 weeks.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,788 views
Francisco H. Villalobos
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my motorbike. 3 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $1,250 goes: • transmission replacement (parts): $650 • Labor charges: $210 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $270 • Towing and inspection: $120 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Francisco

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  • Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 26 people at work. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Keep going, Francisco. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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