Where do you keep your hands on the wheel when you drive? If you’ve been driving for a number of years, you probably instinctively think “10 and 2”. You might be surprised to learn that that’s not the standard anymore. If you’re preparing to teach your kids to drive, you might want to read up…
Who doesn’t love hitting the open road with a group of friends or family? Luckily for those of us who live in Springfield, Missouri, there are plenty of great road trips to take to nearby areas. Today in the Thompson Sales blog, we’ll tell you about some of our favorite road trips and road trip…
There’s nothing quite like a good road trip, but you can make your road trip an even better experience by bringing your furry friend! Not only will your dog or cat love to be around you, but it’ll also be a good bonding experience. But, if you’re planning on taking a pet on a road…
Keeping your vehicle ready for emergencies can seem excessive until you find yourself stranded on the side of the road. Preparing for the worst will ensure that you aren’t caught off guard. Below the team at Thompson Sales created a list of items that we think you should keep in your vehicle at all times….
Anyone living in the Midwest will be more than familiar with how hard it can be to get around in winter. Freezing rain, frosty mornings, feet of snow and treacherous sheets of black ice can add up to dangerous driving conditions. But, with the right car, you can make traveling to visit family or friends…
Finding the right car seat for your child is probably your number one priority when you have a new baby, a new vehicle, or both. Unfortunately, the amount of choice out there can be overwhelming, especially for new parents who already have a lot to learn. Fortunately, Thompson Sales is here to help. In this…
We love to take our pets with us wherever we go. But bringing your pets with you means subjecting your car to pet fur, plus you have their comfort to keep in mind. So what’s the best way to ensure your car is pet-friendly? Today in the Thompson Sales blog, we offer you some tips….
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…
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…
