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Buying A Car 101

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Buying your first car is a wonderfully exciting, highly-anticipated event in anyone's life. After what could be years of cruising around in family or friends' hand-me-downs, you finally get to pick out your dream car. For all its excitement, though, the process of buying a car can seem daunting for first-timers... but the team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton, MO is here to help! We've compiled a list of tried-and-true tips and advice to help guide first time car buyers through the process. 1. Know Your Budget Taking time to know where you stand financially is the most crucial step to the car buying process and should be done before anything else. Before you ever visit a dealership, evaluate your monthly finances to determine how much money you can devote to a car payment  every month . Knowing the monthly payment you can afford will help you determine what overall price range will work for you. 2. Know Your Wants vs Your Needs Once you visit a dealershi...

2006 Pontiac Solstice - Great Car, GREAT Price!

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Sporty yet practical, fast and safe, compact but powerful... This 2006 Pontiac Solstice is everything someone looking to buy a car at the Lake of the Ozarks could possibly want! If you're looking for a pre-owned vehicle that's in like-new condition, come by Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC to test drive this ideal car. Pontiac Solstice - At a Glance 20 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy Manual Transmission Victory Red Exterior Color Ebony Interior Color Ecotec 2.4L 14 SFI DOHC Engine 25,265 Miles Pontiac Solstice - Bonus Features Leather Seating Remote Keyless Entry Fog Lights Tinted Windows Convertible Top Polished Wheels The best part? You can get all of this for a mere $12,495 after rebates! This Solstice is in beautiful condition; y ou won't be able to believe this zippy little vehicle had a previous owner! This Pontiac won't last long - hurry in and claim it before someone else does. We'll be happy to help you in any way we can! If y...

Upcoming Charity Golf Tournament: Bogeys & Beer!

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The Bogeys & Beer Charity Golf Tournament is back for its fifteenth year, and Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton is excited to be a 2014 sponsor! Let's take advantage of what little warm weather we have left; time to dust off those golf clubs and spend the day on the course. Details The event will take place on Monday, October 13th Registration opens at 10:00 AM  Shotgun start at 11:00 AM Tournament will take place at The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort Box lunches provided by Mexicali Blues Following the tournament, dinner and awards will be held at Dog Days Bar & Grill Silent and live auction items will be available for purchase Live entertainment by Dale Blue More Details! Several different sponsorship levels are available, so you can participate however best suits your needs! Sponsorships range $100 to $1,000, or a team of four can participate for $340. All the money raised from this fun event will benefit the CADV, Kid's Harbor, and Lamb Hous...

Is Your Car Ready For Fall?

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We already know this, but the multicolored leaves swirling in front of us on the Lake of the Ozarks roads make it impossible to ignore: fall is officially upon us! The changing leaves serve as reminders of all the other changes that will occur over the next couple of months. The team at Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton is here to help you prepare your vehicle for fall with these simple reminders. 1. Check your tire pressure Air expands and contracts as temperatures rise and fall, which means that your tire pressure will also probably also fluctuate quite a bit over the next month or so. Keep a tire pressure gauge in your glove box for easy access. Don't forget to check the pressure in your spare tire, too! 2. Add antifreeze Like it or not, cold temperatures aren't too far away. Making sure the fluids in your vehicle won't freeze is a crucial step towards preparing for fall and the upcoming winter. 3. Replace your windshield wipers Your wipers are ab...

Don't Let A Low Credit Score Bring You Down!

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Finances should never come between you and the car of your dreams. Period. That said, finances do a play a large role in your ability to buy a new or pre-owned vehicle . Buying a car or a truck is a big investment, and you need to make sure you're in good position financially to make such a move. If you're thinking about purchasing a new or used vehicle in the near future, chances are you'll want to take out an auto loan so you can spread your payments out over the course of a few years.  Securing a low interest rate is a crucial step towards getting a good auto loan, and your credit score has a huge impact on the interest rate you'll be able to receive. No matter when you're planning on buying your next car, it's never too soon to start boosting your credit score! Familiarize yourself with the factors that influence your credit score so you can use them to your advantage. Payment History This is biggest and most important factor that can influence yo...

Road Trips with Fido and Felix

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Pets... They bring so much enjoyment to our lives! So much hilarity, so much love, and so many wonderful stories. Leaving your pets behind is often one of the hardest parts about traveling, but the Lake of the Ozarks' most trusted car dealership is here to help!  We've compiled a list of tried-and-true tips and techniques to make traveling with your pets easier. Next time you're planning on bringing Fido or Felix along for the ride, keep these tricks in mind! Traveling with Dogs Dogs are famous for being wonderful travel companions, but they need proper training and encouragement while learning how to travel. Following these simple guidelines will help you turn your little buddy into a top-notch travel dog. Wear Them Out Whether you choose to put your dog in a crate for the journey or let them have free reign over the backseat, you'll be much better off if your dog is tired before beginning the drive.  Plan Bathroom Breaks Your puppy dog needs pot...

What Can OnStar Do For Your Vehicle?

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What if your vehicle could connect you to a whole world of information? What if it could automatically call for help in the event of an accident? Go on... Dream big!  Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC in Camdenton can enable your vehicle to perform beyond your wildest expectations! Ask us about how to activate OnStar on your GM vehicle . With OnStar, your vehicle can do more than just get you from Point A to Point B! OnStar can turn your vehicle into... A Navigational Pro Get all the directions you need at the touch of a button! OnStar's turn-by-turn directions will get you where you need to go quickly and easily. A First-Response Support Team With OnStar Automatic Crash Response, high-tech sensors can alert OnStar that you've been in an accident. OnStar technologies can pinpoint your exact location and call for help, so you don't have to! A Self-Diagnosing Machine Onstar Vehicle Diagnostics  can help you keep track of your vehicle's health so you don...