Automotive News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

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.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

At some point or another, we’ve pretty much all dealt with a dead car battery. There’s a good chance you already know how to jump-start your car - if not, don’t worry! Here’s everything you need to know, from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO.

If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s what you need to know.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, we aren’t concentrated solely on repair and maintenance. Our expert mechanics also specialize in custom applications, for drivers seeking to take their driving experience to the next level.

mechanic working on brakes on car on lift

Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we do our best to keep you on the road. A huge part of being able to do that is proper vehicle maintenance; when was the last time you changed your oil?

Once you have a set of new tires installed on your commercial truck or fleet vehicle, you’ll want to get the most out of them. By maintaining them correctly and inspecting them regularly, you’ll keep them on the road for many miles to come. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO we want you to be able to drive on your tires for miles, so let us help you do just that!