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Interim Financial Statements (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Franchise
Segment
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
7.75% senior subordinated notes due 2016 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2006
7.75% senior subordinated notes due 2016 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2010
3.5% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2010
3.5% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2011
3.5% senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026 [Member]
Interim Financial Statement (Textuals)        
Pre tax gain relating to convertible notes repurchased$ 607 $ 1,634  $ 607$ 1,634 
Face value of 3.5% senior subordinated convertible notes repurchased     43,000155,658 
Senior subordinated convertible notes due 2026, interest rate3.50%3.50%3.50%7.75%7.75%  3.50%
Interim Financial Statements (Textuals) [Abstract]        
Total number of owned and operated franchises 327      
Number of owned and operated franchises in US 172      
Number of owned and operated franchises outside US 155      
Awarded franchises 4      
Acquired franchises 7      
Disposed franchises 7      
Aggregate cash purchase price for the assets $ 44,611      
Limited partnership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Co. 9.00%