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

Silas drives for a living in Cardiff, and a broken rear axle has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

🇬🇧 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom358 views
Silas E. Hopkins
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Cardiff
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 6 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $650. 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 eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $650 goes: • Towing and inspection: $60 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $190 • rear axle replacement (parts): $400 Every share and every dollar helps. - Silas
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  • Kauri H. Faleolo

    Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

    • Romeo H. Uy

      Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City!

      • Obiageli Esther Yusuf

        Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Cardiff. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Jonas Henriksson

          Take care. Shared it with a few friends. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Glasgow

          • Brooklyn W. Garrett

            Good luck, Silas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless!

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