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Help Lea replace the suspension and return to work

Lea drives for a living in Nuremberg, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

🇩🇪 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany2,209 views
Lea Sophie Köhler
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Nuremberg
I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $950. 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 4 children. Before the breakdown I worked twelve 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 $950 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $410 • Labor charges: $240 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $230 • Towing and inspection: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Lea

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($636 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($351). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Small update. $91 so far, I made the first payment toward labor charges.

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Lea all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. Shared with friends too. - Madurai”

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    “Hope this helps. From Tamale with love. - Tamale”

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    “My cousin told me about this one. - Galway”

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    “Thought of Lea all day after reading this. - Chandler”

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    “Thought of Lea all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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Reviews

2.9(8 reviews)

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  • Maurício Diego Araújo🇧🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Kai M. Fisher🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Aleksandra Aleksandra Nowakowski🇵🇱Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Patient and understanding

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 38 people at work. Love from Riverside.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lea

      • Sure. The biggest one is suspension replacement (parts), $410. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Lea. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Take care.

      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Abuja.

        • Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

          • Sending love, Lea. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Nuremberg.

            • Sending good thoughts, Lea. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 23 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything

              • Sending love, Lea. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

                • rooting for you, Lea. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

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