And if it's not a matter of care, it may be one of ability/experience. I think Alan alluded to this kind of thing on another thread when he talked about how dealerships put inexperienced techs in place b/c of the high turnover rate. Unfortunately for folks like me, who did not grow up wrenching on bikes, cars or anything else, we're kind of at the mercy of the mechanics, dealers, etc. The best you can do is try to educate yourself at least somewhat (like with this forum), but if my mechanic says I need to do something, in the end, you have to take a leap of faith. That's why I try to form a relationship with a mechanic and then be loyal as hell and send him business. We all do this, really. You have a doctor or a dentist? Same thing. Pilot of an airplane? Same thing. Amazing how we put our lives in other people's hands all the time.

kk