A series of motorbikes submerged in mud puddles in Western Nghe An were repaired for free.

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In Tuong Duong commune, which has just experienced a historic flood, when the water receded, there were images of muddy roads, flooded mud, and countless damaged properties of people, of which motorbikes were one of the most damaged vehicles.

Many people's motorbikes were swept away and damaged after the flood. Photo: PV

According to records, hundreds of motorbikes here were submerged in water, covered in mud, many were swept away by the flood, and when they were found, they were severely damaged. People's lives were already difficult, but now they are even more miserable when they have no means of transportation after the flood, and their daily activities are disrupted.

Free motorbike repair shop for people of Mr. Cao Xuan Hieu, Tuong Duong commune. Photo: QA

While people were confused and wondering what to do, free repair shops spontaneously formed. Mr. Cao Xuan Hieu, the owner of a long-standing motorbike repair shop in Tuong Duong commune, immediately agreed to repair motorbikes for free for people, and at the same time called on other mechanics in the commune to join hands.

Soldiers of Regiment 1, Division 324 and mechanics repair motorbikes for free for people. Photo: XH

Mr. Hieu said: "My house was also flooded, many vehicles and furniture were damaged, but seeing people struggling without vehicles to travel, and the recovery work after the flood will be prolonged, I cannot bear to sit still. Whatever I can fix, the people will help. The more difficult it is, the more we have to love and help each other."

Mr. Hieu repairs cars that were heavily flooded after the flood. Photo: QA

He said and then bent down to the disassembled car, his hands covered in oil, his face showing signs of fatigue but his eyes still full of determination. In the small house used as a temporary repair shop, many cars were waiting for their turn, with the sound of engines sputtering in the mud.

During the two days, dozens of cars were brought in by people for repair, many cars had to be transported by the militia and soldiers of Regiment 1, Division 324 because they were deep in mud or could not be pushed on foot.

The car was cleaned after being pulled from the mud puddle. Photo: QA

It is known that repairing a car after a flood is not a simple job. Unlike normal damage, cars submerged in floodwater for a long time often have mud stuck to all the machine parts, water in the engine, gearbox, battery, carburetor system, brakes, and even the electrical system. If left for a long time, the internal parts will rust, causing complete loss of operation. In particular, many people, due to lack of knowledge, tried to restart the car immediately after the flood receded, causing water to be sucked into the combustion chamber, causing hydrostatic shock, one of the common causes of complete engine damage.

Mr. Hieu and his colleagues had to clean the entire vehicle with clean water, disassemble each part to check the level of damage. This process requires meticulousness and high technique: from removing spark plugs, draining oil, sucking water from the cylinder, checking the electrical system, changing oil, to drying the parts with a specialized dryer.

The cars that were deeply flooded still had to have many parts replaced. Although it was hard, everyone was full of determination.

Many machines were repaired for free after the flood. Photo: XH

Along with Mr. Hieu, many local groups of workers also organized free repair points, or supported the lowest possible price for materials. That quiet sharing is the spiritual medicine for people in flood-affected areas to overcome difficult days. When the floodwaters have receded, these acts of kindness will help restore life, and help the roofs that were flooded gradually light up again.

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