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My tuk-tuk: Vignesh's only way to earn a living
Vignesh's my tuk-tuk is Vignesh's only source of income and needs a rear axle replacement costing $350.
🇮🇳 Kota, Rajasthan, India1,601 views
I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 5 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $350. 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 1 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $350 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $210
• Labor charges: $45
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
• Towing and inspection: $45
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Vignesh
Updates from Vignesh
Update from Kota: I made the first payment toward towing and inspection. We're at 78% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Vignesh. 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. Blessings.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you