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My tuk-tuk: Brenda's only way to earn a living

Without my tuk-tuk Brenda cannot work; a $1,250 repair would put her back on the road.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,008 views
Brenda L. Fitzgerald
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Leeds
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,250. 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 wife and our newborn. 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. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,250 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $610 • Labor charges: $300 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $210 • Towing and inspection: $130 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Brenda

  1. 43% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($250 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nneka Amaka Olawale

    Hope you get there. Greetings from Istanbul.

    • Vasyl Maxim Hrytsenko

      best of luck, Brenda. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

      • Lidia Galina Orlov

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

        • Zaid Hassan Zaki

          you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.

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