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Commitments and Contingencies - Lifetime Lube, Oil and Filter Contracts Acquired (Details) - Lifetime Oil Contracts $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Product Information [Line Items] |
2018 | $ 25,212
2019 | 20,048
2020 | 15,913
2021 | 13,292
2022 | 11,368
Thereafter | 41,424
Total | $ 127,257

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