Flat tire on a car

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand that you can’t prevent malfunctions all the time, every time. At some point in your driving history, you’ve probably dealt with a flat tire. Sometimes a tire goes flat in a parking lot, but sometimes a tire can fail while driving. Here are some indicators you have a tire that is about to fail, and how to handle the situation.

dashboard with ABS light on

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know.

mechanic running diagnostics on a vehicle

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your vehicle. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your car.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has the answer.

Man with jumper cables

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.

transmission

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

Man working under the hood of his vehicle

If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to. The reason being is simple – frequent maintenance will keep your vehicle in good health, ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive-to-replace parts. While it might sound counterintuitive, the best way to reduce maintenance costs is to stick to a prescribed maintenance schedule.

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO knows, and now you will too.

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