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My tuk-tuk: Ploy's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Ploy can't work; a $250 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 3 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $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 wife and our newborn. Before the breakdown I worked nine 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 $250 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $165
• Labor charges: $50
• Towing and inspection: $35
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Ploy
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You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Phuket.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ploy.
It's all in the list in the story. gearbox replacement (parts) is the big one at $165, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
You're not alone, Ploy. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Wishing you peace, Ploy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope things get better soon, Ploy. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning. Thinking of Phuket.
Rooting for you, Ploy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Cologne.