Automotive News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

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Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

Are you leaking oil? Our technicians atDonnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO can help. Oil leaks not only mess up your driveway but also make a mess under the hood and cost big when it comes to related repairs and maintenance. They can also cause serious inconvenient issues and are when best-taken care of immediately.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

man standing by diesel truck with tools in hand

Currently, the future of electric vehicles looks promising - though it won’t likely replace your Duramax, Powerstroke, or Cummins engine any time soon. Still, we don’t know what the immediate future holds. This battle was waged once before in the past, with combustion engines taking the throne over electric power. Here’s a brief history of electric automobiles, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.