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

Bennett drives for a living in Los Angeles, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 8 weeks.

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Bennett C. Espinoza
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $900. 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 six 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 $900 goes: • Towing and inspection: $115 • Labor charges: $360 • rear axle replacement (parts): $425 Thank you for reading my story. - Bennett
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  • Akash P. AnandPhoto verified

    Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best

    • Shirley E. FisherPhoto verified

      thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles

      • Alexander C. Morgan

        Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 17 people at work.

        • Rodrigo G. Navarro

          Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out

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