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Get Amir back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Amir drives for a living in Toronto, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,500. 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 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,500 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $1,050
• Labor charges: $135
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $250
• Towing and inspection: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Amir
Thank you all. We're at 68% now ($1,015). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled.
Small update. $535 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Wishing you the best, Amir. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
hang in there, Amir. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Sending strength, Amir. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 12 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amir
sending strength, Amir. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from London.
Hope it all works out, Amir. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!
So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Toronto