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Deepa needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Siliguri
Deepa's my tuk-tuk is Deepa's only source of income and needs a radiator and cooling system replacement costing $100.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $100. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $100 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $15
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $55
• Labor charges: $30
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Deepa
Quick update: $20 raised so far (20%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled.
Quick update: $10 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Benjamin A. Schwartz 🇺🇸 · $20
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
- Tameka K. Edwards 🇯🇲 · $10
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Thanks for sharing this, Deepa. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Deepa. Hope the shop reopens soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Deepa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Nuremberg so I could bring a meal. Blessings
Sending strength, Deepa. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you, Deepa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Hope it all works out, Deepa. Shared this with my family.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Siliguri. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Campinas.