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Rasika needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in Colombo

Without my motorbike Rasika can't work; a $300 repair would put her back on the road.

🇱🇰 Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka444 views
Rasika Nilmini Amarasinghe
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Colombo
I make my living with my motorbike. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 six 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 $300 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $210 • Labor charges: $50 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $25 • Towing and inspection: $15 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Rasika
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Rasika

  1. Small update. $71 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.

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Reviews

3.3(3 reviews)

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  • Dũng Nam Le🇻🇳Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Isa Lisa Jacobs🇳🇱Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Bhavna T. Mehta🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Anjali W. Yadav

    hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I hope May is when things finally get easier. All the best!

    • Petru Marin

      Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Pune.

      $116 raised of $300

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