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Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 30, 2015
Sales | $ 520,149 | $ 506,517 | $ 472,569
Sales Used Autos [Member] |  |  |
Sales | 448,183 | 436,080 | 416,060
Wholesales Third Party [Member] |  |  |
Sales | 23,554 | 24,917 | 19,961
Service Contract Sales [Member] |  |  |
Sales | 28,668 | 27,323 | 19,758
Payment Protection Plan Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Sales | $ 19,744 | $ 18,197 | $ 16,790

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