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Marcel needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Augsburg
Without my tuk-tuk Marcel can't work; a $1,550 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the rear axle 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,550 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $115
• rear axle replacement (parts): $1,300
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $135
With deep gratitude,
Marcel
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Augsburg.
Thank you. If you're in Augsburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
hope things get better soon, Marcel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Hope things get better soon, Marcel. Hope this works out for you.
Thanks for sharing this, Marcel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 29 people at work. Thinking of Augsburg.
Sending love, Marcel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.