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

Without my tuk-tuk Cooper can't work; a $1,350 repair would put him back on the road.

🇬🇧 SO12 5FQ, Southampton, England, United Kingdom1,327 views
Cooper A. Anderson
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Southampton
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 4 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,350. 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 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 $1,350 goes: • Labor charges: $200 • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $1,050 • Towing and inspection: $100 Thanks for reading all this. - Cooper

Updates from Cooper

  1. We're at 38% thanks to 23 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Small update. $308 so far, I made the first payment toward radiator and cooling system replacement.

  3. We're at 13% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for towing and inspection is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Praying for you, Cooper. 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.

    • thinking of you, Cooper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

      • Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

        • Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Southampton. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

          • You're not alone, Cooper. Your post was clear and honest.

            • Jaxon K. FranklinPhoto verified

              Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

              • so sorry you're going through this, Cooper. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours.

                • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Sherbrooke.

                  • Small businesses are the heart of Southampton. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 20 people at work. All the best

                    • Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Guadalajara so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Brescia.

                      • Sending strength, Cooper. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

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