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Get Diana back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Without my tuk-tuk Diana can't work; a $600 repair would put her back on the road.
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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 $600. 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 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 $600 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $380
• Labor charges: $120
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Diana
Good news. Because of your gifts ($40 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($65 in total) the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $65 so far, I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts.
- Devi S. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $20
- Rohan M. Wagh 🇮🇳 · $20
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
- Lorena B. Rojas 🇲🇽 · $30
“Good luck. Thought of Diana all day after reading this. - San Cristóbal de las Casas”
- Ebo Yaw Annan 🇬🇭 · $13
“Good luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Obuasi”
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Hope it all works out, Diana. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dhaka.