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While spring is the beginning of the warm weather season, it is also the time for severe weather. From heavy rain to damaging hail, spring in Missouri has it all. We want to help keep you safe and on the road this season. Your Camdenton car dealership has a few pointer if you come across some severe weather while driving this spring. Heavy Rain - Avoid using cruise control. While cruise control can be helpful in dry conditions, once it starts raining, the chance of losing control increases. To prevent loss of traction, you may need to reduce the vehicle's speed by lifting off the accelerator, which cannot be done while in cruise control. - Slow down. Slowing down during wet weather driving can be critical to reducing a car's chance of hydroplaning. When rain has accumulated on the roads, you should reduce your speed to correspond to the amount of water on the roadway. In addition to slowing down, drivers should also avoid hard braking or sharp turns. Drivers should al...

As a vehicle owner, there are some things you should know regardless of your depth of knowledge in the mechanical world. For instance, you should know how to pump gas, use the vehicle's instruments such as turning signals and headlights, and check tire pressure and add air if necessary. One thing that a lot of vehicle owners don't know about, but should, is their engine's oil. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC thinks this is an important part of vehicle ownership responsibility that you should have a better understanding of. Here are 4 things that all vehicle owners should know about their engine oil: Why keeping up with your oil changes is important: First of all, oil keeps your car's engine lubricated ensuring that important moving parts in your engine do not grind together and cause unnecessary wear and tear or too much heat. It also helps to contain all the nasty byproduct of combustion, preventing your engine from working too hard. Keeping your oil topped off in ...

As winter turns into spring, it's important to make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. One thing that should be checked with the change of season is your tires. Tires are an important part of any vehicle, as they are what allows your car to roll down the road. If there are any issues with them and it could make for a bump, and possibly dangerous, ride. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has three important things that need to be examined with spring on the horizon. 1. Tread Depth Tread depth is essential to the performance of your tires. Proper tread depth helps prevent hydroplaning during the spring rain, as well as give your vehicle solid traction on the road in case of any adverse weather condition, such as sleet, hail or snow. If your tire tread is worn down to below 1/16 of an inch, it's time for new tires. You can use a penny or quarter to measure the depth in your tires. On a quarter, if George Washington's head is fully showing after it has been inserted into...

Test driving is a crucial step in finding the best vehicle to meet your needs. However, it's important to know how to examine your test drive afterward so you can narrow down your choices. If you are going to test drive a vehicle at our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership , here are five tips you should keep in mind during your drive. 1. Have An Open Mind When trying to find a new vehicle, it's important to have some cars already in mind. However, it's also important to keep an open mind. Tell your salesman what you are looking for in a car, and keep an open mind when they're showing you different options. Be honest in your opinions after the test drive, as this can help them narrow down the options to help you find the best vehicle for your needs. 2. Take Your Time There is no rush when picking out a vehicle. This is a big decision, so it's important to take your time when selecting which vehicle you will want to drive home. Don't be pressured into tak...

When picking out a new vehicle for your family, there are a few things you are probably looking for, such as storage and space of cabin. However, you are also probably concerned with how safe your vehicle can keep your family safe. At Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC many of our new and used vehicles come equipped with safety features that can do just that.  Here are a few safety features you may see while looking for a new vehicle at our Camdenton car dealership . Stability Control Stability control helps drivers avoid crashes by reducing the danger of skidding or losing control as a result of over-steering. It activates when a driver loses control of their vehicle. Brake Assist Brake assist measures the speed and force of brake application to determine whether the driver is attempting an emergency stop. If they are, the system will apply additional brake pressure to allow the driver to take full advantage of the antilock braking system, which prevents wheel lock up. La...