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My tuk-tuk: Terry's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Terry can't work; a $1,450 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 family of five. 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 $1,450 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $60
• Labor charges: $430
• clutch assembly replacement (parts): $960
Glad we found this place.
- Terry
Updates from Terry
Quick update: $335 raised so far (23%). I made the first payment toward labor charges. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Thinking of you, Terry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from London.
Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of El Paso. Hope you're open again soon.
stay strong, Terry. Hope you make a strong comeback. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of El Paso.
You're not alone, Terry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!
Take care, Terry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Kyiv
Hang in there, Terry. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of El Paso
So sorry you're going through this, Terry. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Best of luck, Terry. Small businesses are the heart of El Paso. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.