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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Range of Estimated Useful Lives

The range of estimated useful lives is as follows:

Leasehold and land improvements		10-30 years
Buildings		10-30 years
Parts and service equipment		7-10 years
Office equipment and fixtures		3-10 years
Company vehicles		3-5 years

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