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Note 7 - Lifetime Lube, Oil and Filter Contracts Aquired (Details) - Lifetime Oil Contracts [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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2016 | $ 16,103
2017 | 12,573
2018 | 10,053
2019 | 8,406
2020 | 7,118
Thereafter | 25,940
Total | $ 80,193

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