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Get Charles back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Charles drives for a living in London, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 10 weeks ago the clutch assembly 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 younger brothers and sisters. 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $750
• Labor charges: $320
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $240
• Towing and inspection: $90
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Praying for you, Charles. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Sheffield
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charles.
Sure. The biggest one is clutch assembly replacement (parts), $750. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Good luck, Charles. Looking forward to the next update. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of London
Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Thinking of you, Charles. Shared it with a few friends.