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Roshan needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Colombo
Roshan drives for a living in Colombo, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 12 weeks.
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I make my living with my pickup. 12 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $200 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $100
• Labor charges: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $25
• Towing and inspection: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Roshan
Updates from Roshan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($46 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $36 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 5% thanks to 1 of you. I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal. More news soon.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Roshan.
Sending strength, Roshan. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Addis Ababa.
Best of luck, Roshan. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.
wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Colombo. Hope you're open again soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Roshan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
You're not alone, Roshan. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Colombo
Stay strong, Roshan. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.