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5 Clever Car Organization Ideas To Simplify Your Life

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Did you know? According to statistics compiled by Distractify , the average person in America will spend a grand total of 4.3 driving their cars. The stats go on to say that during that time, Americans will cover enough distance to travel all the way to the moon and back three times . With so much time spent in our cars, it only makes sense that we should make them a comfortable space that will meet as many of our needs as possible! Your friends at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC are here to help with these clever ideas to organize your car. 5 Car Organization Ideas To Simplify Your Life 1. Backseat Organizer What do you do with all the miscellaneous items that have a tendency to fill your backseat? Backseat organizers hang from the front seats and offer a tidy solution for combating the mess. The best part? They're cheaper than you might think! 2. Carabiners They aren't just for rock-climbing anymore. You can hook carabiners on to handles, seat belts, or anywhere els...

Teaching Your Teen To Drive - 4 Tips

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Can you believe it? Summer has passed, temperatures are dropping, and the Lake of the Ozarks school year has officially started. With the morning and afternoon roads filled with young drivers on their way to/from school, the team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to remind you how important it is to make sure your teen is a safe, competent driver. To aid in this process, we've compiled a few stats on teen driving accidents and some tried-and-true tricks for making sure your teen does not become a part of these statistics. The Stats On Teen Drivers Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15-20. (Insurance Information Institute) 16-year-olds are more likely to be in an accident than drivers of any other age. (DoSomething.org) Drivers have a greater chance of crashing during the first 3 months after they get their license than they will at any other point in their lives. (Teen Driver Source) One out of every five 16-year-old drivers w...

What's Included In A 27-Point Vehicle Inspection?

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Vehicles are big purchases that should (hopefully) last you for several years, but cars and trucks require careful attention in order to last the way you want them to. Proper care and maintenance is critical if you want to get the most out of your vehicle's lifespan. Your friends at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC  are here to help! Our dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks proudly offers a great service department to help our customers keep their vehicles running in great condition. In addition to tire rotations and oil changes, we are happy to offer top-quality multi-point vehicle inspections by our Certified Service expert technicians. These inspections are a great way to get an overall look at your vehicle's condition so you can learn what is still in great shape and what might need a little extra attention. What's Included In Our Vehicle Inspections? One of the multi-point inspections we offer is the 27-point vehicle inspection. This detailed inspection checks t...

21 Things You Forgot To Pack For Your Road Trip

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Nothing says "summer" like a good, old-fashioned, family road trip! Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still time to get everyone together for one last big hurrah. Road trips are a great opportunity to sneak in some quality family time while enjoying the journey just as much as you enjoy your destination. The team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to help you plan a fantastic summer-sendoff road trip by reminding you of some basic road trip essentials that most people tend to forget. We hope this makes the process easier! Last-Minute Packing List Games for the ride Chargers (cell phone, cameras, batteries, etc) Flashlight (with fresh batteries!) First-aid kit Roadside safety kit Extra water Scissors or a small knife Paper towels/napkins Umbrella Frisbees or balls (to play with at your destination or at rest stops along the way) Extra cash Paper and pens Spare set of car keys Car insurance documents (you should have these in your ca...