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Help Dhanalakshmi replace the clutch assembly and return to work
Without my tuk-tuk Dhanalakshmi can't work; a $250 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $250 goes:
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $100
• Labor charges: $70
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $30
With deep gratitude,
Dhanalakshmi
Updates from Dhanalakshmi
Thank you all. We're at 51% now ($128). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward towing and inspection.
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($61). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hang in there, Dhanalakshmi. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Sandton
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. After 23 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Thanks for sharing this, Dhanalakshmi. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Pune.
Sending good thoughts, Dhanalakshmi. Small businesses are the heart of Pune. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.