Our History
Founded in 1983 by Gary Thompson, Gary Thompson Auto Sales has proudly served the Oneonta community for over four decades. Built on a foundation of honesty, hard work, and a passion for helping customers find reliable vehicles, the business quickly earned a reputation for trust and integrity. Today, the dealership remains a family-owned and operated business under the leadership of Mark Thompson, continuing the tradition of personalized service and quality pre-owned vehicles. With a commitment to treating every customer like family, Gary Thompson Auto Sales is proud to be one of Blount County’s most trusted names in used cars.
Our Mission
At Gary Thompson Auto Sales, our mission is simple: to provide quality, dependable vehicles at fair prices while treating every customer with honesty, respect, and care. As a family-owned business, we’re proud to have served generations of families in the Oneonta community and beyond—earning trust not just through sales, but through relationships built over time.
We’re committed to creating a no-pressure, down-to-earth buying experience where trust comes first. Whether you're looking for your first vehicle or upgrading to something new, we aim to make the process easy, transparent, and tailored to your needs. Our goal is not just to earn your business today, but to build a relationship that lasts for years to come.
What Sets Us Apart?
At Gary Thompson Auto Sales, we do things differently—and it shows. For over 40 years, we’ve built our reputation on trust, not tactics. As a family-run dealership, we believe in honest pricing, straightforward conversations, and treating every customer like one of our own.
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to quality and service. Every vehicle on our lot is carefully selected, thoroughly inspected, and priced with fairness in mind. There are no gimmicks, just dependable cars and trucks from people you can count on.
We’ve had the privilege of serving multiple generations of families, and we take that responsibility to heart. From the moment you arrive, you’ll experience a relaxed, pressure-free environment where your needs come first. Whether you’re buying, trading, or just browsing, we’re here to help, not to push.
At Gary Thompson Auto Sales, we’re not in the business of just selling cars; we’re in the business of building relationships.
Visit Us
Come see us at Gary Thompson Auto Sales in the heart of Oneonta, Alabama. Whether you're ready to buy or just browsing, we’d love to help you find the right vehicle. Stop by and experience the difference a local, family-owned dealership can make.