Shopping for a vehicle should feel exciting, but if your credit history has seen better days, the financial side of the process can quickly overshadow the fun. If you’ve been researching how to finance a car with bad credit in Missouri, the good news is this: a subprime credit score doesn’t lock you out of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
