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Help Sofía replace the suspension and return to work
Sofía's my tuk-tuk is Sofía's only source of income and needs a suspension replacement costing $700.
🇺🇸 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States1,501 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 3 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $700. 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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $700 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $260
• Towing and inspection: $80
• Labor charges: $360
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Sofía
Good news. Because of your gifts ($125 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sofía
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hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Fayetteville
Thanks for sharing this, Sofía. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Hang in there, Sofía. Looking forward to the next update
Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.