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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 Kingdom1,010 views
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.
Updates from Brenda
43% there. I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
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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Hope you get there. Greetings from Istanbul.
best of luck, Brenda. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!
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
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.