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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Percent of value of the vehicle financed by the company (up to) | 85.00%

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- Definition Value of used vehicle inventory financed + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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