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Acquisitions (Details) - store | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Nevada | Parts Distribution Center [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores purchased | 1 |
Utah | Parts Distribution Center [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores purchased | 1 |
Maryland | Collision Centers [Member] |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Number of stores purchased |  | 1

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