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Richard needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Accra

Richard drives for a living in Accra, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 10 weeks.

🇬🇭 Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana1,513 views
Richard Felix Zakaria
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Accra
I make my living with my pickup. 10 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $150. 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 three 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 $150 goes: • Towing and inspection: $15 • Labor charges: $50 • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $85 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Richard
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

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  • Zeeshan Mubashir Jatoi

    So sorry you're going through this. 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. Love from Tlaquepaque.

    • Iwan Satria Hakim

      Good luck, Richard. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Amparo F. Luna

        sending strength, Richard. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

        • Mehul B. Thakkar

          You're not alone. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Baton Rouge but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Accra.

          • Dhanush P. Venkatesh

            you're not alone, Richard. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal

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