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Get Vinícius back on the road: my tuk-tuk repair fund
Vinícius drives for a living in Belo Horizonte, and a broken engine head gasket has stopped all income for 4 weeks.
🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil525 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $400 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $200
• Labor charges: $95
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $85
• Towing and inspection: $20
With deep gratitude,
Vinícius
Updates from Vinícius
Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($187). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
34% there. the plan for labor charges is now scheduled. Thank you.
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thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Small businesses are the heart of Belo Horizonte. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Kandy.