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

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Value of used vehicle inventory financed

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