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My tuk-tuk: Nikhil's only way to earn a living
Nikhil's my tuk-tuk is Nikhil's only source of income and needs a clutch assembly replacement costing $950.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 12 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $950. 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 three 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 $950 goes:
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $230
• Labor charges: $150
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $570
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Nikhil
Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Los Angeles.