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Get Aaron back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund

Aaron drives for a living in San Diego, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 7 weeks.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Diego, California, United States93 views
Aaron H. Palmer
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San Diego
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,400. 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 nine 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 $1,400 goes: โ€ข Towing and inspection: $160 โ€ข gearbox replacement (parts): $950 โ€ข Labor charges: $290 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care

    • Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 15 people at work. Thinking of San Diego.

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