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Help Claudia replace the engine head gasket and return to work

Claudia's my tuk-tuk is Claudia's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $1,550.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,296 views
Claudia Nadine Lorenz
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Dortmund
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,550. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,550 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $155 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $145 • Towing and inspection: $150 Thanks for being kind about this. - Claudia

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2.6(5 reviews)

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    Helped when no one else could

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

    • Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Dortmund. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Dortmund

      • Wishing you peace, Claudia. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Durgapur.

        • Sending love, Claudia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Fortaleza

          • sending strength, Claudia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Claudia. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

              • Daniel R. RíosID verified

                Hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from New Orleans.

                • keep going, Claudia. Hope you get there. After 16 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                  • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Campinas

                    • Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Katowice

                      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 25 people at work. Take care.

                        • Hope you get there. Thinking of Dortmund.

                          • Thinking of you, Claudia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                            • Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Worcester donated after I showed her your page.

                              • Hope things get better soon, Claudia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                • Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Amsterdam this morning.

                                  • Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                    • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Yekaterinburg

                                      • Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Ibadan donated after I showed her your page

                                        • Sending good thoughts, Claudia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

                                          • So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

                                            • Liat BitonPhoto verified

                                              Good luck, Claudia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

                                              • Idris Rashid SiddiquiAddress verified

                                                Hope things get better soon, Claudia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best

                                                • you're not alone. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                                                  • Deepa A. RaoPhoto verified

                                                    Sending strength, Claudia. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                                                    • thinking of you and your family, Claudia. Shared this with my family.

                                                      • Hope it all works out, Claudia. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                                                        • Sending good thoughts, Claudia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                                                          • Pavithra RamanID verifiedPhoto verified

                                                            Rooting for you, Claudia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                                            • best of luck, Claudia. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

                                                              • Wishing you the best, Claudia. Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier.

                                                                • you're not alone, Claudia. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Dortmund.

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