Automotive News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck. If you do, then you probably know the difference between a job done, a job done well, and a job done perfectly. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we strive for the latter.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City we know what to look for and when to ask questions. When your vehicle is pulling to one side there are several possibilities.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Trucks from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. Here are some tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair to keep your older truck running for a prolonged time.

Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO services all kinds of trucks, regardless of weight class. From small trucks to semi’s, we’ve got you covered. For the sake of curiosity, however, what classifies a truck as light or heavy-duty?

Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of vehicle it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different vehicle, they notice it doesn’t act the same as their last vehicle, which leads them to believe there is a problem.

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand that maintenance is the difference between a truck that makes it to the million-mile mark and a truck that doesn’t come close. Here are some tips to keep your truck in shape for many miles to come.