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Receivables, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]
Contracts-in-transit and vehicle receivables	$ 457.6	$ 553.8
Trade receivables	159.3	173.2
Manufacturer receivables	230.1	240.5
Income taxes receivable (see Note 9)	0.0	11.1
Other	79.6	63.9
Receivables, gross	926.6	1,042.5
Less: allowances for expected credit losses	(2.8)	(2.1)
Receivables, net	$ 923.8	$ 1,040.4

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- Definition

The amount due to the company from outside sources, within one year of the balance sheet date, for retail new and used vehicle sales including amounts due from customers and amounts due from financing companies for the financed portion of the vehicle sales price.

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The amount due to the company from manufacturers or distributors, within one year of the balance sheet date, including (1) rebates and assistance for holdbacks, floorplan interest and advertising expenses; (2) incentives based on achieving certain objectives; and (3) amounts due for warranty and service work performed for customers.

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Amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date from outside sources, including trade accounts receivables, before allowance for credit loss.

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The amount due to the company from outside sources, within one year of the balance sheet date, for parts and automotive repair and maintenance services that have been delivered or sold, excluding amounts due from manufacturers. Also includes amounts due from finance organizations, within one year of the balance sheet date, for commissions on the sale of financing products.

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Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, classified as current.

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Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes.

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Amount, before allowance, of receivables classified as other, due within one year or the operating cycle, if longer.

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The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value.

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