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My tuk-tuk: Kevin's only way to earn a living
Kevin drives for a living in Lethbridge, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 3 weeks.
🇨🇦 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada3,176 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 3 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $2,000. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three 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 $2,000 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $1,300
• Labor charges: $350
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $290
• Towing and inspection: $60
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Kevin
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Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Lethbridge
Sending love. Hope you get there. Thinking of Lethbridge
Best of luck, Kevin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Nottingham but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Chiang Mai donated after I showed her your page
Hang in there, Kevin. Shared this with my family.
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Dublin this morning.
best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best!