Thomsons Auto Repair

We had some company this morning.

Happening now through the end of May!
As the cost for parts and labor skyrocket, we are doing our best to keep things in check.
No gimmicks here!

Thank you
Tom Thomson

Thomsons Auto Repair Thomsons Auto Repair Inc. Located at 1850 28th Street S.E. Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49508

FREE BRAKE PADS !

REALLY, NO GIMMICK!

Thomsons Auto Repair Thomsons Auto Repair Inc. Located at 1850 28th Street S.E. Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Is your windshield washer fluid going to freeze?
I got mine from menards and was surprised that it had no freeze protection.
I knew that I would use it up in time so I bought it anyway.

Finally able to put the new sign up today.
We lease over half of the building now so there should be space to park, (famous
Last words) 😁

Car shield is not a good warranty company to deal with.
Bad bad bad!

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Hello!

One of the most neglected services on your SUV, Truck or AWD vehicle is the differential fluid services and it can cost a ton to replace the differential if damage occurs.

There are many types of fluids and different procedures to flush out the old fluid and add the new.

Give us a shout to get yours serviced.
616-281-5150
1850 28th st se, suit 200.
Just a few miles away from where we were in Kentwood.

Thank you
Tom Thomson

New Shuttle Van coming soon!

😔 We have to move 😔
Please share!

The Kalamazoo ave location has been sold.
We are still trying to build a new facility just up the street.
In the meantime we are moving just up the road to 1850 28th st se (near Kalamazoo Avenue).
Same great people, same great service and same phone number.
We expect to be shut down by the end of November at the Kentwood location.
Thomsons has a shuttle vehicle and we are trying to procure another one for our customers convenience.
Please see our website for directions or making appointments.
Thomsonsautorepair.com
616-281-5150

Thank you very much

Tom Thomson

Thomsons Auto Repair | Grand Rapids | Auto Repair Shop Thomsons Auto Repair is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center with two locations - one in Grand Rapids and the other in Kentwood. Tom and his team opened the doors in 2004 - their #1 priority is operating with honesty and integrity...

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Breaking a bolt is the easiest way to ruin your day.

People business.

Must be kind and have great communication skills.
Previous experience is desired at this time. We use Mitchell software for the past 17 years.
Mechanics with these skills looking to move into the service side are welcome also.
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Tom @ 616-717-8553.
Leave a detailed message if I don't answer, I will call you back.

Thank you
Tom Thomson

We are interested in adding staff.

1. A heavy tech/mechanic with some light work also. Not rebuilding but replacing motors, transmissions and axle assemblies.

2. A certified under car mechanic

3. A certified diagnostic specialist with mechanic capabilities.

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Tom @ 616-717-8553.
Leave a detailed message if I don't answer, I will call you back.

Thank you
Tom Thomson

Did you know that you need your A/C to work in the winter!

How Does a Defroster Work?

by Joyce Morse on

November 19, 2015

We’ve all been there. You slide behind the wheel, crank the engine and then stop. You realize that you really can’t go anywhere because your windshield is fogged up. Thankfully, you can just turn on the defroster and let your car do the work of clearing away that unwanted moisture for you.

How a defroster works

Your car’s defroster is tied into the air conditioning system. While that means it can get quite warm and very cold, it also means something else. If you’ve ever had to use a humidifier in your home during the winter because your furnace was removing too much moisture from the air, you’re already familiar with what’s going on here.

Your air conditioner (whether it’s set to cold or hot) condenses the moisture out of the air into water. This condensation is vented through a drain hose that runs from behind your glove box out the bottom of the car. The system then pumps dry air into the car. When you turn on the defroster, it pumps dry air up toward the windshield. This helps to evaporate the moisture.

The right temperature

Sometimes, different temperatures are needed. For example, you may notice that cold air works better during the summer and warm air works better during the winter. This is simply due to the outside ambient temperature. Your defroster (in addition to drying the humidity from the air) is also equalizing the temperature of the glass and the interior air to some extent.

Unfortunately, this also means that if your air conditioner isn’t working properly, your front defroster won’t work right either. It may either only slightly clear the moisture from the glass, or it may not work very well at all. Generally, this is caused by low refrigerant levels in the air conditioner.

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Hello friends!

We have texting and email communication available.
However we prefer to speak directly when possible as there is much lost in written communication, like tone of voice and facial expressions that are hard if not impossible to communicate through written word. We always have your best interest in mind. I'm told I text aggressively (but I surely don't mean to do it) 😁.

Thank you for your patronage!

Tom Thomson

😁 we work with warranty companies if you have one!

> CASH STILL ACCEPTED <
😁 just in case anyone was wondering.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ESSENTIAL AND
OPEN
we have key drop if you prefer and we can pick it up and drop it off.

Thank you
Tom

Great time to drop the car for repairs!

You're covered!

We currently offer the TECHNET Professional Automotive Service Warranty, providing our customers with 24-months/24,000-miles of worry-free protection on qualifying parts and labor. Wherever you may travel, our warranty is honored at TECHNET locations across the country.

🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳

Thank you everyone for supporting us in 2019 we are truly grateful!

Tom Thomson 🙂

SIGNS OF A FAILING BATTERY

Your battery won't always warn you before it fails, but here are common signs to watch for:

Engine cranks more slowly

White or light blue corrosion on the case or at the positive post

Battery is more than three years old

Headlights dim yellow instead of white

Electronic accessories fail

Dome lights dim

Car horn sounds unusual

Battery case swollen or cracked

Smell of sulfur or rotten eggs

# # # FIND OUT THE CURRENT CONDITION OF YOUR BATTERY IS AT EITHER OF OUR 2 LOCATIONS! 🙂

We adjust headlights!
🙂

1937 Cadillac LaSalle
What a beautiful car!