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

Nadeesha's my tuk-tuk is Nadeesha's only source of income and needs an engine head gasket replacement costing $300.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka453 views
Nadeesha Madhavi Zoysa
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Dehiwala
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $300. 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 ten 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. All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal. Where the $300 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $175 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $35 • Labor charges: $90 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Nadeesha

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($35 in total) I made the first payment toward labor charges. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    Made me feel heard

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    Outstanding person

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Exactly what I needed

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Hailey C. HernandezQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nadeesha.

    • Nadeesha Madhavi ZoysaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Engine head gasket replacement (parts) is $175 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.

  • Megumi Tomoko NishimuraID verified

    praying for you, Nadeesha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • Swapna A. Kothari

      take care, Nadeesha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Jakarta Barat

      • Faruk Rashed SultanaPhoto verified

        Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 3 people at work. All the best.

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