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My tuk-tuk: Michael's only way to earn a living
Michael drives for a living in Manchester, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 8 weeks.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 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 younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $1,250 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $760
• Labor charges: $240
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $135
• Towing and inspection: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Michael
Updates from Michael
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($221). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $251 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Michael
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($286). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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it takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Manchester.
So sorry you're going through this, Michael. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
wishing you the best, Michael. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Salem this morning.
sending good thoughts, Michael. Hope the shop reopens soon.
thinking of you, Michael. Looking forward to the next update.
Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Manchester
Wishing you peace, Michael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Aberdeen.
Good luck, Michael. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
good luck, Michael. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings
hope things get better soon, Michael. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Manchester.
Thinking of you and your family, Michael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.