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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Activity in Polaris Accrued Warranty Reserve

The activity in Polaris’ accrued warranty reserve for the periods presented is as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the Three  Months
Ended June 30,
    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Accrued warranty reserve, beginning

   $ 31,029      $ 22,344      $ 32,651      $ 25,520   

Additions to warranty reserve through acquisitions

     2,018        —          2,018        —     

Additions charged to expense

     7,592        10,930        16,517        20,878   

Warranty claims paid

     (8,777     (8,613     (19,324     (21,737
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued warranty reserve, ending

   $ 31,862      $ 24,661      $ 31,862      $ 24,661