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Can You Read a Map?

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Did you even know that Map Reading Week was a thing? Well, it is! Until the end of the week, map reading is going to be all of the rage (so we’re told, anyway). The art of map reading is slowly (or rather quickly) fading away, and studies are showing that only 1 in 3 young people can read a road map. With technology ever increasing, and Siri telling people where to go, and how to reach their destination - it would seem that maps are becoming a thing of the past. As your favorite car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks , we don’t want to see anyone get lost, so we thought it would be a good idea to show you how beneficial a map can still be when stored in the glovebox for an emergency. Here are a few fun and random facts about maps, as well as a few tips for reading them (for you younguns out there!). How to Read a Road Map This skill was passed down from generation to generation, that is until the smartphone came into play. While reading a map may not be on the top of your prio...

Perks of Buying a Used Vehicle

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Wahoo! After months (or possibly even a year) of scraping by with your old car, you've finally decided to bite the bullet and actually begin your search for a new  vehicle at the Lake of the Ozarks . Now it's time to make one very crucial decision: Do you buy a used or a new vehicle? The good news is, there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. Buying a used car has its advantages, as does buying a new one. The perks to buying a new car are pretty self-explanatory - you can be confident that everything is in good working order when you purchase it, you'll never have to wonder if it was maintained well in the past, and the fact that it has zero miles on it mean that it will probably last you for a long, long time - but did you know that purchasing a used car has several equally great perks? Buying a pre-owned vehicle allows you to save money at every turn, without sacrificing any quality. Beat Depreciation It's common knowledge that a ca...