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Emma needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in London
Without my tuk-tuk Emma can't work; a $1,000 repair would put her back on the road.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,404 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,000. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $630
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $190
• Labor charges: $180
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Emma
Update from London: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from London: I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Only $200 but hope it helps. - Muzaffarpur”
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Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Diego.