From Sticker Price to Final Offer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating the Price of a Used Vehicle

November 13th, 2024 by
Used Vehicles on a Car Lot

You’ve picked out the perfect car, truck, or SUV from our used vehicle inventory. You crunched some numbers with our payment calculator. You’re ready to test-drive the vehicle, too.  But you want to get a better deal on the purchase of a used vehicle. What many people don’t realize is that they can negotiate the…

What Goes Into a Trade-In Value?

March 21st, 2024 by

  At Thompson Sales in Springfield, you can trade in your current ride to put its value towards a new or pre-owned vehicle. Or, we will buy your car, truck, or SUV, whether you purchase an upgraded one from us or not. We do get a lot of questions about this process and what goes…

How to Trade in Your Vehicle at an Auto Dealership

December 7th, 2023 by
Trading In a Vehicle Concept With People Shaking Hands

  If you’ve never traded in your vehicle, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a newer model or just exploring your options, understanding the ins and outs of the trade-in process is key to getting a good deal. Our goal is to provide straightforward insights that will help make your trade-in…

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How Much Could Your Car Be Worth With NADA Used Car Values?

August 3rd, 2022 by
Tiny Car Sitting on a Stack of Dimes

Auto dealerships like Thompson Sales may use the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) guide as one of several digital tools to come up with a price for a used vehicle for sale. In today’s blog, we’ll show you how much your vehicle could be worth using NADA used car values. How do the NADA guides…

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Kelley Blue Book & NADA Guide FAQs

July 10th, 2022 by
Used Vehicles in a Row on a Car Lot

Both the Kelley Blue Book and NADA guides are online tools for auto dealers and car sellers. They have been around for decades and are the definitive sources for trying to determine a vehicle’s value. We’ll tell you more details about these guides in today’s educational blog post. What is the purpose of the Kelley…

FAQs for Missouri Vehicle Registration of New & Used Vehicles

September 7th, 2021 by
Missouri Bicentennial License Plates

Congratulations! You just purchased a new or used vehicle. Before you enjoy your ride too much, you need to know a few things about the process of Missouri vehicle registration so you can get proper license plates on your car now and in the future.   These questions and answers, posted to the Thompson Sales website,…

Thompson Sales Explains: What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled?

July 26th, 2020 by
Totaled car with its front end smashed in

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…

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Thompson Sales Explains the Fees to Register a Vehicle in Missouri

July 14th, 2020 by
Collage of American license plates on a wall

Congratulations! You just bought a new or used vehicle from Thompson Sales! You’ve got temporary tags on it (because you have insurance for the vehicle) until you get your new plates from the state of Missouri. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales explains the fees you need to pay to register your vehicle in Missouri. These…

Used Vehicles and Insurance: How Much Do I Need?

June 10th, 2020 by
Car insurance on a smartphone app

Car insurance is one thing you must consider when buying a used vehicle. Insurance rates may vary based on your driving history, how much you plan to drive your vehicle, and the area where you live. States may mandate certain minimums for coverage as well. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales answers, “How much insurance do…

What’s the Best Way to Handle Car Insurance for Teens?

June 6th, 2020 by
Teenage boy getting ready to drive a car

Thompson Sales understands the thrills and chills of learning how to drive for the first time. Teenagers are excited about the prospects of more freedom, while parents worry about the safety of their kids. It’s an emotional time all the way around! Today’s blog from Thompson Sales explains what’s the best way to handle car…

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