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Get Aline back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Without my tuk-tuk Aline can't work; a $450 repair would put her back on the road.
🇧🇷 Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,493 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the transmission failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $450. 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 twelve 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 $450 goes:
• Labor charges: $110
• transmission replacement (parts): $280
• Towing and inspection: $60
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Aline
Quick update: $120 raised so far (27%). I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Aline
We're at 17% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Duque de Caxias: I made the first payment toward labor charges. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Pavithra N. Namboothiri 🇮🇳 · $50
- In-ho Yong-jun Noh 🇺🇸 · $45
“Rooting for you. Only $45 but hope it helps. - Montgomery”
- Marcus Jennings 🇬🇧 · $25
“Thought of Aline all day after reading this. - London”
- Elias C. Vance 🇺🇸 · $15
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sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. God bless
Best of luck, Aline. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
you're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Duque de Caxias
Best of luck, Aline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Hope it all works out, Aline. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Nice this morning. Thinking of Duque de Caxias
Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Munich
Thanks for sharing this, Aline. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Duque de Caxias.
hope things get better soon, Aline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Wiesbaden.
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Duque de Caxias.
Sending strength, Aline. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Duque de Caxias.
Best of luck, Aline. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Berlin.
Thinking of you and your family, Aline. I hope things turn around soon
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Tarragona this morning. Love from Tarragona
Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Duque de Caxias.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.
Hope things get better soon, Aline. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update!