Automotive News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

In the old days, when your headlight burned out you just replaced the entire thing with a new glass bulb. Modern headlights are plastic assemblies, with a bulb inserted through the back. What this means, is that the plastic lens that light shines through never gets replaced, and eventually will begin to oxidize and deteriorate due to time, weather, and heat from your bulb. Today you will learn when it’s time to fix or replace your headlight assemblies, what options you have in doing so, and what the benefits are.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO has the answers.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

The turbocharger on your diesel is a precision-engineered component that requires proper maintenance to ensure it meets your needs and performs every time you get behind the wheel - no matter what the task is. Here at Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, our team is the perfect choice to ensure that the turbocharger on your diesel is always working at optimum capacity with no problems as our diesel technicians are simply the best plus when you are running tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPMs, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, we have exactly what you need!

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we can take care of your entire fleet, no matter how big or small, making sure it stays on the road for years to come.

Your vehicle's belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning and charging systems, and the engine. Don’t take these routine replacement intervals for granted because they can break down and leave you stranded.

What is the purpose and importance of your belts and hoses? The timing belt keeps the crankshaft and camshaft mechanically synchronized to maintain engine timing. Whether serpentine, V-belt, or fan belt (the belts on the outside of the engine), they all transmit power from the front of the engine to accessories that need to be driven, such as the air conditioning, the charging system, and fans. Radiator and heater hoses carry coolant to and from the engine, radiator, and heater core.