Tune-ups are an important and frequently neglected aspect of automotive care. Most drivers don’t really consider the mechanical condition of their car, so long as nothing is wrong with it. However, if a vehicle is tuned-up and maintained correctly, many mechanical failures (and expenses) will be avoided altogether. So whne is the right time to get a tune-up?

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes?  Here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we have those answers for you!

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.