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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Property and equipment impairment charges | $ 4.2 | $ 1.8 | $ 5.1
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 25 years |  |
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 50 years |  |
Machinery and dealership equipment | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 7 years |  |
Machinery and dealership equipment | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 20 years |  |
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 3 years |  |
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 20 years |  |
Company vehicles | Minimum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 3 years |  |
Company vehicles | Maximum |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Estimated useful lives | 5 years |  |

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- Definition Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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