Automotive News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City to keep you on the road.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, we know the key to making your vehicle last; good maintenance. An overwhelming percentage of the problems we see, especially the really catastrophic ones, are a result of poor maintenance. While properly maintaining a vehicle can seem a like a bit of a hassle, it is absolutely worth the payoff. Good maintenance is the only difference between a car that lasts 80,000 miles and a car that lasts 400,000 miles. Preventative maintenance and repair when a problem occurs are are your two concerns, and both will keep your car on the road far longer, if observed properly.

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Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your vehicle.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, we understand that your exhaust system is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s ride quality and performance. Our technicians are professionals in exhaust system replacement and repair, ensuring your car, truck, or SUV sounds great and keeps running smoothly.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors which are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.