Signs That Fuel Injectors Need Fixing

August 16th, 2018 by
Dirty Fuel Injectors

Most drivers don’t spend much time thinking about the components in their engine. We’re too busy worrying about our next big work project, or getting our kids to school on time. One of the most crucial parts of internal combustion systems today is the fuel injector. A bad fuel injector can cause serious drivability issues…

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Car Maintenance You Might Forget to Do

July 11th, 2018 by
Man Checking Air Pressure on Tires

  Taking care of your car is important if you want it to last as long as possible. Sometimes it can be overwhelming keeping track of all the preventative maintenance measures you have to take. Today in the Thompson Sales blog, we’re going to talk about some commonly forgotten preventative maintenance measures. Checking Your Tires…

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How to Make Your Car Windows Clear and Spotless

July 6th, 2018 by
Male hand holding a blue cloth cleaning a car window

Having clean and clear car windows looks nice, but it’s also good for safety reasons. If your windows are hazy or dirty, it can decrease visibility. If you’re driving a machine that’s thousands of pounds at 70 miles per hour, you want to be able to see everything as clearly as possible. Today in the…

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If Your Wipers Are Screeching Against Your Windshield, Read This Guide

May 25th, 2018 by
windshield wipers on a car

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…

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How To Prepare An Older Used Vehicle For Winter

April 16th, 2018 by

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…

Thompson Sales Advice: Dangers of Putting Too Much Oil in Your Car

March 17th, 2018 by
Person Pouring Oil Into a reservoir

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…

Thompson Sales Explains Odometers

March 2nd, 2018 by

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…

How to Calculate Your Gas Mileage

February 25th, 2018 by

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…

Car Sales Maintenance Tips: How to Know Your Transmission Needs Replacing

February 20th, 2018 by

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…

Car Sales Tips For Making Your Own In-Car Air Freshener

February 5th, 2018 by

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…

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