I was at the motorcycle shop parts department and one of the guys was on the phone with someone wanting a new engine for his bike. After the parts guy explained that was something he'd need to get from a salvage yard and that it would cost about $1,500 to $2,500, he asked, "Why do you need a new motor?... Uh-huh, but what's wrong with it?... Then why do you think you need a new one?... Wouldn't you want to find out first?... It's about $80 to have a mechanic check it out... But that's a lot less than a new motor... Let me switch you over to the shop."

The other parts guy and I were shaking our heads. I said, sarcastically, "Yeah, the slightest thing goes wrong with my engine and the natural next step would be to replace it."

The parts guy replied, "Yeah, you wouldn't believe some of the calls we get here. We should start recording them."