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My motorbike: María's only way to earn a living
María's my motorbike is María's only source of income and needs a transmission replacement costing $350.
🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia918 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 12 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 nine 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 $350 goes:
• transmission replacement (parts): $240
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $75
• Labor charges: $35
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from María
Update from Bogotá: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($118). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
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I hope things turn around soon. After 18 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Ankara
you're not alone, María. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Bogotá.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best