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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	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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