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Ingrid needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Cologne
Without my tuk-tuk Ingrid can't work; a $1,050 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 3 weeks ago the gearbox 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,050 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $590
• Labor charges: $240
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $120
• Towing and inspection: $100
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Ingrid
We're at 11% thanks to 4 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
We're at 11% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Cologne: the plan for gearbox replacement is now scheduled. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Ann Arbor so I could bring a meal. Blessings.