Birds. They’re the enemy of your car’s shiny, like-new paint job that you just washed. You can’t stop birds from flying over your car, but you can easily clean up the messes they leave behind. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales discusses how to wash bird droppings off your vehicle as part of car maintenance. Why…
Waterless car washes provide a simple and effective alternative to traditional car wash methods. You don’t need to get out 10 different kinds of tools or waste time with prewashing, soaping, rinsing, and waxing. A waterless car wash can save you time and money when it comes to car maintenance for the exterior. Thompson Sales…
Thompson Sales offers many beautiful GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles for sale on our lot in Springfield, Missouri. Our dealership offers many car maintenance tips on our blog. In today’s entry, Thompson Sales explains a car maintenance guide for your engine air filter. Why do I need to change the engine air filter? Your engine…
GMC trucks are workhorses when it comes to towing capacity, horsepower, and cargo space. These vehicles are ready for work or play, and they’re filled with high-tech tools that make driving safer, easier, and more fuel-efficient. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales highlights three 2020 GMC trucks with the best gas mileage and fuel economy on…
Family trips are so much fun! Whether you’re driving to Grandma’s house three hours away or taking a two-week vacay to a beach three days away, summer road trips are filled with adventure and fun for everyone! They say it’s about the journey and not the destination, but driving for several hours at a time…
It’s a beautiful summer day and you’re cruising along in your car on a family vacation. You’re warm in the driver’s seat because the sun is bearing down on your left arm, but the kids in the back seat are cold because you have the air conditioning on full blast. Does this situation sound familiar?…
The transportation industry accounted for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2017. This accounted for the largest portion of total U.S. emissions for that year, with electrical generation coming in second. Yet the world can see what happens when cars drive in huge cities. Images of smog-free areas around the world highlighted what happens when…
August is upon us, which means children, teens, and college students are heading back to school. It’s a busy time for both kids and parents. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales highlights some driving safety tips as children head back to school. Slow Down Near Schools Schools have restricted speed limit zones as you approach the…
Your car’s radiator is a vital part of your engine. It keeps the engine from overheating. Overheating can cause oil to turn to sludge, which, in turn, causes the pistons to freeze up and leads to total engine failure. In today’s blog from Thompson Sales, we go over some tips for car maintenance and your…
No one wants to be in a car accident. Around 6 million car accidents happen every year, and 3 million people are injured annually. Around 18 percent of vehicles in accidents are totaled, as of 2017. Part of that is due to people driving older vehicles (because manufacturers build them to last). In today’s blog…
