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Sita needs my tuk-tuk repaired to get back to work in Burnaby
Without my tuk-tuk Sita can't work; a $1,750 repair would put her back on the road.
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I make my living with my tuk-tuk. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 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.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,150
• Labor charges: $350
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $195
• Towing and inspection: $55
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Wanted to say thank you properly. 52% funded and the plan for engine head gasket replacement is now scheduled.
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This could happen to any of us. After 10 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Burnaby.
Thank you. If you're in Burnaby I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update
Wishing you the best, Sita. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Lafayette.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Montréal this morning. Love from Montréal
Take care. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
keep going, Sita. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Burnaby.
Wishing you peace, Sita. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hope you make a strong comeback. All the best