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Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Components of Inventories | ||
| New vehicles | $ 901,407 | $ 866,442 |
| Used vehicles | 196,382 | 175,957 |
| Service loaners | 93,192 | 81,384 |
| Parts and accessories | 58,515 | 53,723 |
| Other | 321 | 460 |
| Inventories | $ 1,249,817 | $ 1,177,966 |
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Inventory new vehicles. No definition available.
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Inventory service loaners. No definition available.
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Inventory used vehicles. No definition available.
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of components of assembled products that can be sold directly or indirectly through sales of assembled products. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of other inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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