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My motorbike: Sharon's only way to earn a living
Sharon's my motorbike is Sharon's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $1,750.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,803 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system 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 family of five. 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Labor charges: $210
• Towing and inspection: $50
• radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $1,490
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Sharon
Updates from Sharon
Small update. $1,447 so far, I made the first payment toward radiator and cooling system replacement.
Quick update: $1,187 raised so far (68%). I made the first payment toward labor charges. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $162 raised so far (9%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Sharon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Diego.
Take care, Sharon. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best