Intangible Assets - Activity (Details) - Retail Automotive Dealership	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020 item
Disposed of by sale - Continuing Operations
Intangible assets
Number of franchises disposed	4
Disposed of other than by sale - Continuing Operations
Intangible assets
Number of franchises disposed	6

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