Car sales is not an easy business. Not all cars age with the same grace, and sometimes the market leaves a vehicle behind. Other times, the car is great but you just can’t seem to get the price you believe you deserve. Other times, potential buyers want to haggle and haggle until the price is…
Not all odometers are created equal. For years and years, mechanical odometers have ruled the vehicle landscape. But before they were measuring the distance cars traveled on American highways, the odometer was nothing more than the thought experiment of an ancient Roman engineer, before becoming prototypes designed by Pascal and later by Benjamin Franklin. In…
When you see an advertised gas mileage rating for a vehicle, you’re looking at an estimate. Though they might be made in the same factory with the same materials, each individual car performs differently. Given that you can’t simply take the manufacturer’s word for the gas mileage you will get, how can you measure and…
We all know our cars need regular service. Usually, regular servicing at a professional location means your car, truck, or SUV is going to be in better shape for the long haul. It can also help you catch potential disasters before they happen — like your transmission going out, for example. Your transmission is vital…
When you’re shopping for either a new or used vehicle, there are plenty of things you should be taking into account. Consider more than just the mileage and the general condition of the vehicle itself, but also think about the gadgets and perks that the vehicle offers. For brand-new or newer used vehicles, a backup…
How much do you spend on air fresheners for your car or truck? Whether it’s the scented cardboard cutouts in various shapes that you hang from your rearview mirror or the small bottles of perfume that attach to your A/C vents, we all buy some kind of freshener for our car. Junk and trash tend…
There are many unusual bits of advice and trivia about cars, trucks, and any other vehicles that can be surprisingly useful, like holding your key fob to your head to increase its range. Thompson Sales is always happy to share any info that can potentially make your life easier — as long as it’s primarily…
At Thompson Sales, both our sales team and our auto mechanics are well aware of just how many myths there are out there about cars. Whether it’s misconceptions about driving or old-wives tales about how to keep your car in good condition, the list is lengthy. However, more than a few of these myths…
Upgrading your vehicle’s engine or body kit is pretty common, but if you are really looking to improve your ride experience, the best way to accomplish that is through interior upgrades. The materials and function of your interior will have a much larger impact on your time in your used vehicle — plus, it won’t…
Buick vehicles have been in production for 115 years! Today, they have state-of-the-art facilities around the world. But the first Buick was hand-built in a small barn behind David Dunbar Buick’s Detroit home. The transformation from a passion project to one of the most popular automobile companies in the world has created many memorable moments…
