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My tuk-tuk: Doris's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Doris can't work; a $1,600 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,600. 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 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 $1,600 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $990
• Labor charges: $140
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $320
• Towing and inspection: $150
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Doris
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Sending love, Doris. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted
best of luck, Doris. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Caloocan.
good luck, Doris. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Wishing you the best, Doris. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Rawalpindi.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Gold Coast
wishing you the best, Doris. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Blessings