Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC

It's officially the cold season! The days of mild weather are over, as the Lake of the Ozarks experienced our first snowfall of the season. With more snow surely on its way over the next couple of months, the team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC wanted to share with you a few tips to keep you and your family safe. If you have to drive in winter conditions, here are a few tips you should keep in mind. Before Leaving - Never run your vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage. - The cold weather affects the pressure in your tires, so make sure they are properly inflated before leaving.  - Keep the gas tank at least half full.  - Buckle up every time you get into your vehicle, no matter the weather.  - Check weather reports prior to leaving to know if bad weather is expected, especially if you are going to be driving in isolated areas.  - Keep an emergency kit handy stocked with blankets, nonperishable foods and water.  Long Distance Winter Driving Ti...

The temperatures have definitely taken a bit of a dip the past few weeks, and as we move towards the winter months, I am sure we will begin to see more and more dangerous road conditions.   Winter months bring mountains of snow, black ice and lots of slush to the roads that you travel on a daily basis, causing the normally harmless road to turn into a driving hazard. If you don't have an emergency kit in your vehicle, here are a few things you may want to consider storing in your vehicle to assist you if you are stuck on the side of the road.   Flares Blankets Boots Thick warm gloves Extra set of warm clothing Extra Coat Small snacks/bottle water Ice Scraper A small Shovel Tool Kit Flares First aid kit Bag of abrasive material to create traction for spinning tires Tire Chains  Engine Oil Washer fluid/Wipers Coolant Flashlight Old man winter is just around the corner so be sure to store these items soon to keep you warm and ease the stress of the une...