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My motorbike: José's only way to earn a living
José's my motorbike is José's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,750.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,572 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $1,750 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,250
• Towing and inspection: $175
• Labor charges: $325
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- José
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Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Quezon City
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Sending strength, José. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.