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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Inventories Net |  |
New vehicles | $ 1,497,648 | $ 1,429,250
Used vehicles | 582,695 | 484,269
Commercial vehicles | 121,575 |
Parts, accessories and other | 91,472 | 86,687
Total inventories | $ 2,293,390 | $ 2,000,206

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