We hope we never see your car in our body shop. Unfortunately, accidents happen. As many as 43 percent of first-year drivers and 37 percent of second-year drivers will get into accidents. If you’re ever in a fender-bender, you’ll need to bring it to a good body shop. What are the main types of car…
Thompson Sales wants you to get the most out of your vehicle, which is why we offer certified service technicians to help you keep your car running smoothly for as long as you own it. Today, we answer frequently asked questions about the serpentine belt, a common part found on cars. What is the serpentine…
Thompson Sales wants you to get the most out of your vehicle. As such, we provide car maintenance and repair tips for you as you get many years of service from your car, truck, or SUV. We answer several frequently asked questions about your vehicle’s transmission and transmission fluid as part of common types…
The staff at Thompson Sales wants you to be safe when you’re driving your vehicle. Accidents are a part of life, and around 6 million traffic accidents occur every year in the United States. Winter presents its own set of challenges when it comes to avoiding accidents. Read on to discover our body shop’s…
A sunroof is a great accessory on a new or used vehicle! It allows you to get a good breeze going through the cabin without having a full convertible. In today’s blog from Thompson Sales, we take a look at frequently asked questions about sunroofs on new and used vehicles. What is a sunroof? A…
When it comes to design for cars, homes, and other products, color trends change over time. The same is true of car colors, both for the interior and exterior of the car. What’s popular now may not be in five years, but some colors will always be popular despite the trends that come and go….
Unfortunately, if you rear-end someone or run into something while driving, your bumper typically takes the brunt of the damage. Although it’s designed to do so, you’ll want to get it repaired as soon as you can regardless of how severe the damage is. At the Thompson Sales body shop, we’ve repaired our fair share…
Owning a used convertible is incredibly fun and exciting. But sometimes you can run into problems with your convertible top, which can certainly ruin the fun. The experienced mechanics at Thompson Sales repair convertible top problems frequently. So if you need help, we’re here for you! But first, let’s look at some of the common…
It’s springtime in the Ozarks. That means spring break, warmer weather, drives through the countryside, and thunderstorms. Along with the thunderstorms comes the risk of hail damage to your vehicle. In today’s car repair blog from Thompson Sales, we explain what to do about hail damage on your ride. What should I do when a…
No matter how hard you try, your vehicle will probably get unwanted paint scratches at some point. This might occur from a minor fender-bender, a door ding in your garage, a shopping cart, or a child’s toy brushing up against the car. Thompson Sales discusses how to remove unwanted paint scratches as part of minor…