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My tuk-tuk: Denise's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Denise can't work; a $1,250 repair would put her back on the road.
🇺🇸 California, United States248 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 12 weeks ago the rear axle 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 two daughters and my mother. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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.
I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $660
• Labor charges: $280
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $185
• Towing and inspection: $125
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Denise
Updates from Denise
We're at 3% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for road tax and insurance renewal is now scheduled. More news soon.
- Hiba Noor Zidan 🇸🇦 · $16
- Hani Ratna Pane 🇮🇩 · $72
“Be well. Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Surabaya”
- Yuni Mega Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $64
- Arun F. Shetty 🇮🇳 · $5
“Thought of Denise all day after reading this. - Thane”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
“Get well soon. I'm in Fayetteville, thinking of you. - Fayetteville”
- José M. Montes 🇺🇸 · $20
“God bless. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Bronx”
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Keep going, Denise. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too