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Revenue Recognition Estimated Revenue Expected to be Recognized In the future (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Vehicle maintenance program, contract term | 5 years
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 91.0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-07-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 1 year
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 32.8
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-07-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 2 years
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 43.2
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-07-01 |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period | 2 years
Revenue expected to be recognized on VCP contracts sold as of period end | $ 15.0

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