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Though the weather is milder now, last week's snowfall and frigid temperatures served as an important reminder. You can never be sure when winter will hit with full force, so it's critical that you and your family always be prepared. Last week we talked about some preventative maintenance tips for keeping your car running in the cold weather, but what can you do if you become stranded? Keeping our customers safe on the roads is a top priority of all of us at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC , so we're dedicating this week's blog to vehicle safety kits. Is yours packed yet? Winter Vehicle Safety Kit Getting stuck on the side of the road in the summer is frustrating, but fortunately it is not life-threatening. In the frigid temperatures of winter, however, getting stuck on the side of the road can be incredibly dangerous. During the winter months, every driver should keep a winter emergency kit in their vehicle to help protect themselves and their passengers in the eve...

With the forecast calling for snow tomorrow and increasingly lower temperatures in the days ahead, your favorite car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help keep your family safe on the roads. Driving in the cold weather and/or snow poses unique challenges and requires that specific measures be taken in order to ensure safe passage on the roads. Here are a few tips to keep in mind! Proactive Tips To Stay Safe In The Winter Even if the roads are completely dry, extremely cold temperatures can be harsh on your vehicle and pose unforeseen dangers. In order to prevent unnecessary wear and tear and to keep your family safe, it's important that you follow these suggestions: 1. Take Care Of Any Regular Maintenance Immediately It's unfortunate if your car breaks down in the summer, but it's not horribly detrimental to your safety. If your car breaks down in the winter, however, it can be incredibly dangerous for you and your passengers become stranded in the...

Whether you believe in the farmer's almanac and weather superstitions or not, you've undoubtedly heard by now that this coming winter is supposed to be unbelievably cold and snowy here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Temperatures are already hovering at or below freezing, the woolly worms are solid black, and everyone is finding "spoons" in persimmons. These signs, coupled with a frigid winter last year, point towards another wickedly cold winter for central Missouri. Everyone knows about the actions they should take to prepare their homes or boats for the winter months, but what about their cars? The team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is here to remind everyone to take some time now to also prepare your vehicles for winter. A winter survival kit can help protect you and your family while you're on the road during the freezing months ahead. Consider building two separate winter survival kits - one containing everything you might need for your vehicle and one cont...