Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Feb. 17, 2022 |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 17, 2022 |
Entity Registrant Name | AUTONATION, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000350698 |
Entity File Number | 1-13107 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 73-1105145 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 SW 1st Ave |
Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Lauderdale |
Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33301 |
City Area Code | 954 |
Local Phone Number | 769-6000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | AN |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |