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5 Driving Tips To Keep In Mind This Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day Weekend is one of the most popular travel times in the United States. According to AAA, nearly 35 million travelers will be on the road this weekend. If you're one of them, you'll want to make sure you make it to your destination safely and without any incidents. Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has five tips to help you get to your destination this Memorial Day Weekend. 1. Get Your Vehicle Serviced This year, AAA is expecting to rescue more than 330,000 broken down or stranded motorists between Friday and Monday. Make sure you're not one of them and take a good look at your vehicle and ensure it's ready for the trip. Check the battery, tire pressure, lights and fluids. 2. Map Out Your Trip Before hitting the road, plan out your route. Ensure you're ready for whatever comes your way, whether that's tolls, construction. detours, gas stations or anything else. In addition, you can also plan out fun stops along the way to your destination. Eith...

Tips On Improving Your Fuel Economy

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It's getting hotter and hotter here at the Lake of the Ozarks, which means summer is just around the corner. While the warm weather is great for having fun in the water and enjoying many of the other attractions at the Lake of the Ozarks. However, it can take a toll on your vehicle if you're not careful. Improve Your Fuel Economy This Summer Between summer vacations, road trips, holiday weekends and day adventures, many people put a lot of mileage of their vehicles during this season, which can add up to a lot of money spent on gas over the summertime. While some vehicles innately get better gas mileage than others, there are a few things you can do to help improve your fuel economy. Most people tend to notice that their fuel economy lowers a bit during the summer, and this could be because the air conditioning uses extra gas. With that in mind, here are a few tips you could do to help save gas while still keeping your vehicle at a tolerable temperature. - When tra...

Be Prepared For Your Summer Road Trip

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As summer inches closer and closer, many of us are itching to get out and take a much-needed vacation. If you're planning to vacation outside the Midwest, making it a road trip can be a great way to save money on travel expenses and add a whole extra level of adventure to your excursion. If you're planning a road trip this summer, Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to help you be prepared for whatever comes your way.   Before You Leave Before you take off on your summer road trip, it's a good idea to ensure your vehicle is ready for the long trip. The last thing you want is for something to go wrong while you're out on the open road. Not only will it put a massive damper on your holiday, but it's also dangerous. Here are a few things you can do to help get your vehicle ready for your long trip. - Get it serviced. While this is an extra cost, it could potentially help you save a fortune in the long run. Plus, it could help you prevent breaking down while...

2017 Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals

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The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a show for all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Last year, 1,000 participants and nearly 10,000 spectators came to the 28th Magic Dragon Street Meet. During the event, The Strip is closed to normal traffic, so only show vehicles are within the boundaries, which makes for an electric atmosphere. The Magic Dragon Street Meet is the only car show to give away a new muscle car, and Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is proud to be a sponsor for the 2017 car raffle. Continue reading to learn more about this year's event and how you enter for a chance to win a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro. Photo Credit: Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary Win A 2017 Chevrolet Camaro The Magic Dragon Street Meet is the only car show to give away a brand new muscle car. This year, those that purchase a ticket get entered into a drawing for a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro! The winner could choose a $20,000 cash prize as an alternative to the car. If yo...