Good day Mr. Mumbo and HMPO family,

My name is Thomas, and I am humbly reaching out to youfor help. I currently own a 2017 mazda 3 1.6 dynamic and it has been standing for 1 year and months it got a front accident damage. Sadly I took the car to a local panel beater for repair and he requested that I but all the parts which are needed and I took a loan and bought the parts, he also asked for a deposit and I paid half of the money to him.

I trusted him to repair the car but Sadly, the work was never done till today.A the came a time I went to check the car he told me some of the parts have stolen in the workshop but he will find a way to replace them than fix my car which he never did till today's date I further requested him to refund me and give back my car and parts so that can seek help elsewhere, he's failing to do so.

These issue is truly affecting me and my family a lot and sometimes my wife even thought I'm lying to her.i travel 45km in and out of work most of the time I get without transport, sometimes even get absent from work due to lack of transportation.

I would be grateful for any kind of assistance that Mumbo and the HMPO family can offer

Kind regards

Thomas sasa

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Good day Mr. Mumbo and HMPO family,

My name is Tonny, and I am humbly reaching out for help. My Renault Megane 3 1.4 GT Line has been standing for almost a year after breaking down, and this situation has deeply affected my life and my family.

I trusted a mechanic to repair the car and used the little money I had to buy new valves, a full gasket set, guides, and a timing chain. Sadly, the work was never properly done. Each time I visited, he was either drunk or working on other cars while mine, which arrived first, was ignored. When I finally got the car back, it was leaking oil, smoking badly, and soon showed an “Engine Failure Hazard” warning before losing power completely. I parked it to prevent even more damage.

Since March 2025, the mechanic has been avoiding me. As time passed, things only got worse. The battery is now dead, the alternator brushes are worn, and one tyre is flat.

I am currently unemployed, and whatever little money I get goes straight to feeding my family. Watching the car deteriorate while being unable to fix it has been heartbreaking and stressful.

I would be grateful for any kind of assistance that Mumbo and the HMPO family can offer. I am asking for help with humility and hope.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message.

Kind regards,

Tonny T. Damane

Dear Mumbo Repairs Team,

I hope you are doing well. My name is Monde, and I am reaching out with a sincere and heartfelt request. My car recently broke down, and I am currently unable to afford the repairs. It has been incredibly stressful and has affected my ability to move around and take care of my responsibilities.

I have been a huge fan of your work for a long time. Your content has not only taught me so much about cars, but it has also given me hope during difficult times. The passion, kindness, and honesty you bring to every video are what inspired me to reach out today.

I know you receive many requests, and I truly respect the work and time you put into helping people. But if there is any way you could assist me—whether through guidance, support, or helping with the repairs—it would mean more to me than I can express. Your help would genuinely change my situation.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I deeply appreciate it.

Warm regards,

Monde

Good day Mambo and HMPO,

I’m Siyanda Dlamini form Mathulini located in Umzumbe Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal, but I’m currently staying at Cosmo City Johannesburg. I’m studying and sometimes get jobs for 3 months to 4 months and pay under R5 000.

The love I have for cars in 2022 December I took my last savings and bought my favorite dream car as my first car a white BMW E36, it looked great and i could get to work early and can now attend later study and able to visit home. For it age it need some mechanically that I spotted on the vehicle and some touch-ups…..

Early this year on March 2025 my car broke down on my way to work, and I had to tow the car to workshop that mechanic who has always assist me with problems on the car and been knowledgeable. He inspected it and found out it overheated and addressed the issue and quoted the new pasts need to be done to fix the car the quote was R35 000 and the worse thing the mechanic keeps adding new parts without talking to me and the quote ended up to R55 678.86 it was my worst nightmare. I had to take a bank loan to pay the mechanic and finally collected the car I was told the problem is fixed but, it now had new problems I had a mechanical warranty where the intention was to claim the money back from the cover, but the claim was rejected as i was told by the insurance that the issue. I still can't give up on it right now, I cannot fix this car. My situation right now still paying for the loan. I am now sitting with a car that i love, that i can’t even drive and its gathering dust.  

i would like to make a request from the bottom of my heart to Mumbo and the team to assist in fixing my car my love of cars never let me give up and I wanted to own something that I can point to and say this is what my years of working has given me something visible that I love and always wanted. mechanical expertise to address the vehicle’s issues, but any assistance or even guidance would make a profound difference. Your guidance, or resources for repairs would be a beacon of hope

That’s why I’m reaching out to you. I’ve seen the quality of your work, and I trust your expertise. Even if it’s just diagnosis, advice, or guidance, anything you can offer will help me a lot.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I truly appreciate it.

Siyanda Dlamini

Cosmo City

084 920 8248

dlamini.siyanda@gmail.com

I am Sinelona Makaringe age 27 the daughter of Sakhumzi Nombila age 61 who has been self-employed from 2008 until 2023. Initially, my father worked for SASOL MINING COMPANY where he lost his job with his fellow colleagues because of a sit-down protest which they held. After losing his job he decided to buy a vehicle that will help him generate income for the family. The vehicle he bought did not only help him provide for us but he also managed to buy another vehicle (a Venture). However, his second vehicle worked for him just for a while and got stolen from a mechanic who was repairing it. He kept pushing with his first vehicle until it began to become very problematic. It had engine problems time and again until he found himself swimming in debt that he can't pay off. As of today he is depressed as he owes people money and has no one to help him repair the vehicle. It is very heartbreaking to see him stressing about finances while I don't have means to rescue him out. If you could help him repair the vehicle, you would put an end to his major stressor and you would help him sleep at night because I now how he finds it hard to sleep not knowing how will he provide for his family

Good day HMPO team,

My name is Kagisho Mogapi, a proud father of two beautiful girls, writing to you all the way from Bloemfontein in the Free State.

I am reaching out with a heavy heart and sincere hope. I am desperately seeking assistance to repair my Volkswagen Golf Mk6 GTI. I have shared photos of the car before and after the accident. The car still starts and drives,still holds oil but the cooling system is severely damaged, and passenger, knee and steering wheel airbags deployed. And some body parts aswell. Please refer to shared photos.

I tried to repair what I could and managed to buy some parts myself (oil sump, crash bar, radiator, cradle). Unfortunately, my progress came to a painful halt when I suddenly lost my job. After 15 years of dedicated service, one mistake cost me everything. Since then, I have been unemployed and searching tirelessly for work, but with no success.

My car has been standing since 17 December 2023. It wasn’t just a vehicle to me— it was my only source of income and a symbol of the future I was trying to build for my children. Watching it sit there, damaged and unused, has been truly heartbreaking.

I am humbly and sincerely asking Helping Mzansi People Out to please assist me in bringing my car back to life. Your support would not only repair a vehicle—it would restore hope, dignity, and the opportunity for me to rebuild my life during this difficult time.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

Kind regards,

Kagisho Mogapi

mogapitebello9@gmail.com

Good day, Mumbo Repairs.

My name is Bongani Mokwebo, and I’m from Soshanguve, Pretoria. I hope you’re well.

I wanted to share my situation with you because I truly need help with my Audi A6 C5 2.4 V6. This car originally belonged to my late grandparents. It was the car they used for all our family trips, and it holds a lot of emotional value for me.

My grandparents passed away in 2021 during the COVID-19 period. After they passed, my uncle did not respect the car — he drove it carelessly and ended up wrecking it. It stood for almost three years afterwards, completely neglected and abandoned.

This year, I decided to bring it back to life. I won a small ticket on Betway and used that money to buy a major service kit. I serviced the car myself, and after a long struggle, the engine finally started again. That moment meant a lot to me — it felt like bringing back a piece of my grandparents.

But I’m now facing issues that I cannot diagnose on my own:

The engine is misfiring heavily

There is a “bhu bhu bhu” blowing sound from the intake

One side of the engine stays cold while the other becomes very hot

There is smoke coming from the right side underneath

With the little I have, I’ve done everything I can. But I’m stuck, and I don’t want to lose this car — not after what it represents.

That’s why I’m reaching out to you. I’ve seen the quality of your work, and I trust your expertise. Even if it’s just diagnosis, advice, or guidance, anything you can offer will help me a lot.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I truly appreciate it.

Bongani Mokwebo

Soshanguve, Pretoria

066 432 9097

bonganimokwebo03

Mumbo bro how are you.. I'm thulani from kwamashu in Durban I'm 32 I'm a fan bafo.. So I have a BMW 328i cabrio that I bought in 2021 December as my first car I think it's was one of the happiest day of my life since I mostly get jobs that pay under 6k being able to take loans and buy my dream car as my first car was a feeling unmatched.. I paid 6k more for the guy to finish it up coz he had to put new valves and put together the engine.. After a year of him dragging his feet he told me some guys broke in his yard and stole some parts to finish the engine but he will do it..

After 2 more months I got fed up and went to take the car mean while the loan repayments where digging very deep and since I was the only person working at home it was hell but my love of cars never let me give up and I wanted to own something that I can point to and say this is what my years of working has given me something visible that I love and always wanted.. I've been working on the car since 2022 December and has spent alot of money on it not being able to buy myself thing or go out because it's not as important as what I'm building.. 3 years later the car is running but not so good but I still can't give up on it even when relationships fail because of it but I still keep on..

The car needs a refresh and I would be forever grateful if you helped me out.. It has a slight misfire coz of the injectors and it's leaking oil into the injector walls.. It need the fabric roof to be redone and the plastic window done.. Refresh of the interior and paint.. It's needs matching rims and suspension on survice and it needs to be painted but most importantly I need it changed to my name coz it's license expired 2018 April..

I really don't want to give up on this car despite so much pressure I have even gotten offer for 25 to 30k for the car but I just can't seem to do it coz finishing it up also proves to myself that I can make it in what ever I do and keep at it..

I took a dead car and woke it up now I just need the last push...

I would very much appreciate your help I just hope one day the love of cars will lead me down your path aswell.. Thank you bro🙏🏾

Hi Mumbo, my name is Tumisang Moletsane, a husband and a father of 2 and a sole breadwinner for my family. I live in Annlin Pretoria.

I would like to be assisted with my car that is currently not drivable. I have a 2014 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 8V which i bought in July 2025 after my accident in March 2025. I had the car for 2 months before it started giving me issues.

I discovered an oil leak in my garage after a trip from home (Mafikeng), i then tried to fix the issue by taking it to my Mechanic who has always been knowledgeable and good to me with my previous car (2013 Polo 1.4) that i had for over 12 years.

Unfortunately, he couldn't fix the oil leak on the Audi and i decided to look for a workshop that will sort out the problem. I supplied parts that i bought from Goldwagen with the car as i handed it over. They had my car for over 8 days and when i finally collected the car, it now had new problems, when i enquired i was told that there was a problem with the Mechatronics valve body, it is loosing pressure and now the car is showing the Gearbox Malfunction : You can continue to drive message.

They also claimed that they can not give any guarantee on the supplied parts, also gave me a quote of about R25k for the car to be fixed, this is after paying close to R7k thinking that the car was fixed.

I also had a mechanical warranty where the intention was to claim the money back from the cover but the claim was rejected as i was told by the insurance that the issue (Oil leaks) was not part of the things that are covered by the warranty. There is a clause "Claims caused by parts that are not covered will also not be covered".

I am now sitting with a car that i love, that i cant even drive. There are milestone events (My son asked if would be fixed so that i can collect him from school on his last day of exams, my last born graduation ceremony where the boy is now moving from pre-school to Grade 1) that are significant to me and my loved ones that i cant properly celebrate as there is this one part of the equation that is not going well, the car i was supposed to enjoy that is not sitting in my garage gathering dust.

So, with that being said, i would like to make a request from the bottom of my heart to Mumbo and the team to assist in fixing my car so to help my family and I in salvaging the remaining days of the year, at least the will change how we get to finish the year.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

Regards,

Tumisang Moletsane

Hi mr mambo am a 17 year old boy how is very interested in cars so one evening i want out with my grannys car to buy computer part so i can fix it to study that night i got invovled in a accident and had to fix a car for 18 000 and my granny had to borrow money to fix the other persons car also they took our car until we fix the others person car so we were forced to get the money we still need to fix our car and we don't have the money and drowning in debt am not happy and couldn't write my matric nicely but i tried i can't even go to the matrix dance but its ok i don't know how u can assist us but in anyway it will be gladly appropriated