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Help Skylar replace the rear axle and return to work

Skylar's my tuk-tuk is Skylar's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $1,050.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom807 views
Skylar P. Elliott
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London
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,050. 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 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 $1,050 goes: • rear axle replacement (parts): $470 • Labor charges: $260 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $250 • Towing and inspection: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Skylar
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Skylar

  1. Update from London: the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $563 so far, I made the first payment toward labor charges.

  3. Quick update: $345 raised so far (33%). I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Padma B. Chettiar

    Thinking of you, Skylar. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

    • Suren Mokoena

      Hope things get better soon, Skylar. 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. Blessings.

      • Micah E. Delgado

        Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of London

        • Upendo Nyambura Bakari

          Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Jagadish T. Shetty

            Stay strong, Skylar. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

            • Habib Emon Saha

              Hang in there, Skylar. Shared it with a few friends

              • Corinne Odette Legrand

                Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Los Angeles.

                • Vincent Laurent

                  Keep going, Skylar. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

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