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

Kenta drives for a living in Nagoya, and a broken radiator and cooling system has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

🇯🇵 460-8350, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan1,580 views
Kenta Goro Shimizu
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Nagoya
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the radiator and cooling system failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,100. 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $1,100 goes: • radiator and cooling system replacement (parts): $690 • Labor charges: $220 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $110 • Towing and inspection: $80 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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