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Songül needs my food truck repaired to get back to work in Istanbul
Songül drives for a living in Istanbul, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, TürkiyePosted Oct 1, 20261,266 views
I make my living with my food truck. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $500. 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 3 children. Before the breakdown I worked ten 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 $500 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $290
• Labor charges: $95
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $55
• Towing and inspection: $60
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Songül
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Sending strength, Songül. This could happen to any of us
Thanks for sharing this, Songül. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Istanbul.
Praying for you, Songül. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
how is Songül doing now?
Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mississauga.
Hope it all works out, Songül. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Songül.
It's all in the list in the story. suspension replacement (parts) is the big one at $290, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Hang in there, Songül. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Sending strength, Songül. Hope this works out for you
Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 40 people at work!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.
wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.
thinking of you, Songül. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best