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My tuk-tuk: Umar's only way to earn a living
Without my tuk-tuk Umar can't work; a $200 repair would put him back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 7 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 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 $200 goes:
• gearbox replacement (parts): $115
• Labor charges: $50
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $35
I hope life is good to you.
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Miami.
So sorry you're going through this, Umar. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Take care, Umar. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Semarang. Hope you're open again soon.
Good luck, Umar. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Biratnagar.
You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Semarang. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Semarang.
Take care, Umar. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Praying for you, Umar. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too