Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC

When you decide it's time for a new vehicle, you need to figure out if you want an automatic or a manual transmission. There are definitely pros and cons to each. However, there are a few pros about the manual transmission that may not necessarily be true. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC takes a look at clarify three popular myths about manual transmissions. 1. Better Fuel Economy In years past, it was almost always true that manual transmissions would be more fuel efficient than an automatic transmission. However, as automatic vehicles become more advanced and gain additional gears, they're now just as fuel efficient as manual transmissions and sometimes even get better gas mileage. However, if you do a lot of city driving, a manual car may still get better gas mileage than automatics, as stop and go traffic uses more energy for automatic transmissions. It's best to do the research ahead of time on a certain vehicle to give you the most definitive answer. 2. Cost Less...

Whether you're gearing up to travel cross-country or just across town, there are a few things you need to check to make sure your car will get you to your destination. Performing a simple under the hood check can keep your car running smoothly and reliably. Here are 5 fluids in your vehicle you should check regularly. Engine Oil Checking the engine oil is something you should regularly. It's best to check it every time you gas up to understand how your car uses oil. To check your engine oil, remove the dipstick and wipe clean, then insert it for a clean read. The dipstick should have a normal range indicated. If it's low, add more following recommendations in your owner's manual and be careful not to over-fill. It's also important to change your oil as per the schedule in your owner's manual. Coolant Coolant keeps your car's engine from overheating in the summer and freezing up in the winter. It's important to note, do not check the coolant while...

Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is partnering with the Camdenton Youth Baseball League in Camdenton. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution, invitations to FREE instructional clinics and an opportunity for community members to earn additional donations for their league via a Test Drive fundraiser. “Playing the game of baseball helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC and Chevrolet Youth Baseball are proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Camdenton.” said Jason Hulett, for Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC. “Chevrolet believes that in play, there are possibilities and supports the spirit of teamwork that baseball instills in its players.” 2017 marks Chevrolet’s Youth Baseball program’s twelfth year, and since its i...

April 3 - 7 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Every spring, Missouri Department of Transportation gears up for the summer season of construction and maintenance work across the state. At Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC , we want to make sure you get to your destination safely. If you are planning a road trip to enjoy the beautiful spring and summer weather, you are most likely going to run across a work zone - or two - in your travels. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind when you enter a work zone. 1. Work zones are a no phone zone. The average text takes five seconds to read. When traveling at 55 mph, you will travel the length of a football field - blindfolded. Work zone operations can move as slow as 10 mph. If you aren't paying attention to the road, you can come up on a closed lane, work vehicle or worker very quickly. 2. Expect the unexpected. No matter where you are traveling, if you come along a work zone, expect the unexpected. Speed limits can be reduced, traffic lanes...