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My taxi: Tolga's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Tolga can't work; a $400 repair would put him back on the road.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye870 views
I make my living with my taxi. 4 weeks ago the fuel pump failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $400. 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 ten hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six 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 $400 goes:
• fuel pump replacement (parts): $210
• Labor charges: $85
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $75
• Towing and inspection: $30
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- Tolga
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you're not alone, Tolga. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home