For a responsible, safe driver, changing lanes involves some important steps. Make sure the lane you’re switching to is clear, check your mirrors, and use your turn signals. Unfortunately, none of these technological tools guarantee that you’re totally free of risk. A simple lapse in concentration can make for a serious mistake. Fortunately, many new…
When you’re driving in the rain and switch on your windshield wipers, do you wince at the screeching sound they make across the glass? If your wipers aren’t in the best condition, they’re doing more than just making an annoying sound. In this blog, the Thompson Sales team offers up some basic vehicle maintenance that…
Product recalls are fairly common across different industries in the United States. For the most part, recalls are usually limited to smaller household items, such as coffee makers or children’s toys. Due to the stringent safety requirements for building new cars, recalls are a lot less common in the auto industry. But that doesn’t mean…
Finding the perfect car is an awesome feeling. But what happens if you’ve found that perfect car for sale in another state? Does it affect the buying process? What about potential differences in taxes or titles? What do you need to do before committing to buy a car from across the state line? Thompson Sales…
Many of us have grown up hearing that we should never buy a new car. It’s common knowledge that a new car depreciates rapidly after it leaves the lot, which often scares people from buying a new one. However, there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to purchasing vehicles new or pre-owned. Today,…
Many of us have grown up hearing that we should never buy a new car. It’s common knowledge that a new car depreciates rapidly after it leaves the lot, which often scares people from buying new. However, there are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to purchasing vehicles new or pre-owned. Today, Thompson Sales…
As winter approaches, you’ll have to start taking the necessary precautions with your vehicle to keep it healthy. Whether it’s keeping your tires properly inflated or making sure that you have enough antifreeze, there is typically more hands-on maintenance for your vehicle during the winter. This is especially true if you have an older, used…
Once upon a time, there was a generally accepted rule of thumb for down payments: 20% down on your new vehicle, no matter what. These days that rule has changed quite a bit, and the market for used vehicles has only grown stronger since the era of the 20% rule. At Thompson Sales, we accept…
Many of us are worried about driving our cars without enough oil. Your car can’t do much without the lubrication oil provides. Driving a car with a bone-dry oil pan is a great way to completely ruin the engine. But, did you know that putting too much oil in your car can also ruin your…
When it comes to shopping for used vehicles, some people feel like they’re drowning. There are so many options. Hundreds of models for every year. How do you know what to choose? Are there any cars that are more reliable than others? Any vehicles that keep their value better than others? Are certain makes just…
