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Business Combinations - Activity (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 item
Business combinations |
Number of acquired franchises | 1
KCFL |
Business combinations |
Number of full service dealerships added | 4
Number of parts and service centers added | 4
Number of collision centers added | 2

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