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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 States2,804 views
Sharon Rios
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San Diego
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
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Sharon

  1. Small update. $1,447 so far, I made the first payment toward radiator and cooling system replacement.

  2. Quick update: $1,187 raised so far (68%). I made the first payment toward labor charges. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 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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  • Tharun W. Goud

    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.

    • Macharia John Massawe

      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.

      • Pooja H. Vora

        Take care, Sharon. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

        • Howard T. Munoz

          shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best

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