Your probably right Edwardt, they would'nt say a word for fear of losing their customer "Equity" for a potetial buyer to half their techs hiring in-house with all their big guarenteed maint: accounts. You guys in Illinois and Michigan should start planning your plan b's right now. The minute you guys get the real story will be the same day they fire everyone and re-hire half of you. I was a road tech for 6 dealerships in So cal for the last 20 years, and one I wont mention in this forum in Fontana did exactly that. I suggest to all of you to look for that perfect in-house gig. I finally found mine and its alot more stable and rewarding. I miss the different truck and location and challenge from day to day associated with the "Freedom of the road", but my faith in the independant dealership died in 2004. Good luck guys.