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

Without my tuk-tuk Julian can't work; a $1,400 repair would put him back on the road.

🇦🇺 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia1,068 views
Julian F. Torres
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Gold Coast
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the transmission 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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: • transmission replacement (parts): $1,000 • Labor charges: $185 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $115 • Towing and inspection: $100 Thank you so much. - Julian
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Julian

  1. Quick update: $448 raised so far (32%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and I made the first payment toward road tax and insurance renewal.

  3. Quick update: $60 raised so far (4%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Jayden Banks

    Thanks for sharing this, Julian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

    $657.50 raised of $1,400

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