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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment impairment charges | $ 1.8 | $ 5.1 | $ 0.2
Buildings | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P25Y |  |
Buildings | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P50Y |  |
Machinery and dealership equipment | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P7Y |  |
Machinery and dealership equipment | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P20Y |  |
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P3Y |  |
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P20Y |  |
Company vehicles | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P3Y |  |
Company vehicles | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | P5Y |  |

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