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My motorbike: Justine's only way to earn a living
Justine drives for a living in Mississauga, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada2,135 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 3 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 family of five. 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 $650 goes:
• Labor charges: $190
• Towing and inspection: $125
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $335
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Justine
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Justine!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. labor charges is the biggest at $190. Let me know if you want more detail.
Rooting for you, Justine. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Justine. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Best of luck, Justine. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Best of luck, Justine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Da Nang
stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.