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Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
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Outstanding balances under financing arrangements |  |
Floorplan Offset | $ (37,516) | $ (56,198)
Floorplan notes payable - manufacturer affiliates | $ 293,846 | $ 346,572

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- Definition Amounts payable for the financing of specific new vehicle inventory with Ford Motor Credit Company, the financing of new and used vehicle inventory in the United Kingdom with BMW Financial Services and the financing of rental vehicle inventory with several other manufacturers. Payments on floor plan notes payable are generally due as the vehicles are sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Floorplan offset. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | gpi_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration