Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Property Plant And Equipment, Useful Life [Table Text Block]

Furniture, fixtures and equipment (years)	3	to	7
Leasehold improvements (years)	5	to	15
Buildings and improvements (years)	18	to	39

Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]

	Years Ended April 30,
(In thousands)	2015		2014		2013
Sales – used autos	$	416,060	$	385,672	$	368,674
Wholesales – third party		19,961		18,886		19,718
Service contract sales		19,758		15,833		14,594
Payment protection plan revenue		16,790		14,113		12,754
Total	$	472,569	$	434,504	$	415,740