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Yusuf needs my pickup repaired to get back to work in Istanbul
Yusuf drives for a living in Istanbul, and a broken gearbox has stopped all income for 5 weeks.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye761 views
I make my living with my pickup. 5 weeks ago the gearbox failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $200. 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 2 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 $200 goes:
• Towing and inspection: $35
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $45
• gearbox replacement (parts): $120
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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“Sending love. Thought of Yusuf all day after reading this. - London”
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2.5(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Very responsive and caring
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Made me feel heard
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
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Thanks for sharing this, Yusuf. Hope you get there. Blessings.
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.