Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | $ 808,796 | $ 766,578 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (240,867) | (214,541) |
Property and equipment, net | 567,929 | 552,037 |
Land [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | 134,407 | 131,865 |
Buildings and improvements [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | 459,757 | 455,650 |
Office equipment and fixtures [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | 111,406 | 92,920 |
Parts and service equipment [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | 61,270 | 61,561 |
Company vehicles [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | 8,027 | 8,391 |
Construction in Progress [Member]
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Components of property and equipment | ||
Total, at cost | $ 33,929 | $ 16,191 |
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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