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My motorbike: Salvador's only way to earn a living
Without my motorbike Salvador cannot work; a $450 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my motorbike. 4 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $450. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $450 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $370
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $40
• Towing and inspection: $40
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Salvador
Update from Ciudad de México: the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Small businesses are the heart of Ciudad de México. Hope you're open again soon
best of luck, Salvador. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!
Wishing you peace, Salvador. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
take care. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Addis Ababa.
Sending good thoughts, Salvador. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
good luck, Salvador. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.