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Santiago needs my motorbike repaired to get back to work in Leeds
Santiago drives for a living in Leeds, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 6 weeks.
🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,038 views
I make my living with my motorbike. 6 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 eleven 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,350 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $860
• Labor charges: $290
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $110
• Towing and inspection: $90
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Santiago
Updates from Santiago
Good news. Because of your gifts ($164 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I made the first payment toward engine head gasket replacement.
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Wishing you the best, Santiago. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Mississauga this morning!
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