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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...

Does it Pass the Test (Drive)?

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Thinking of buying a new vehicle at the Lake of the Ozarks ? Taking your prospective vehicles for a test drive is one of the most crucial parts of buying a car at the Lake . The test drive is your opportunity to familiarize yourself with the way the vehicle moves, to see if you can truly envision yourself in the vehicle every day, to make sure the vehicle lives up to all your expectations.  Sounds pretty self-explanatory, right? Well, there is actually a great deal more to an effective test drive than meets the eye. In order to find the vehicle that is perfect for you, the knowledgeable sales staff at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC recommend the following tried and true test drive tips. Do Your Homework First There's no point in falling in love behind the wheel of a car that you won't be able to afford. Save yourself time (and potential heartache) by researching vehicle prices and analyzing your budget ahead of time. We recommend only test driving cars you could reali...