It's Broken! (A Tradesman's Tale)

Sometimes I visit people’s houses

If circumstances cause concern

Perhaps a problem with a faulty piece

Or when the wheels refuse to turn

Half-hearted tales and rumours

Throw no light inside the tunnel

Leaving me to waste their valued time

Extracting nonsense from the funnel

Detective work uncovers evidence

Creating heat and rising tension

Explanations viewed suspiciously

Now expertise brings apprehension

We’ve just come back from holiday

Having bought a brand new car

So you'd better keep your prices tight

There's little money in the jar