Automotive Industry News & Information - Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, we change many tires that should’ve been replaced long ago. Your tires can go for miles and miles, but there always comes a time to replace them. So how can you tell when the right time is?

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their jobs.

As your vehicle ages, it not only gains sentimental value but a number of maintenance measures arise as well. Vehicles from previous decades have the potential to keep their value and functionality for many years. But how can you make that possible? Here are some tips from Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair to keep your older vehicle running and on the road for a long time!

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

If you own or operate any type of vehicle, you understand the importance of resale value. Some owners keep the same vehicle until it’s time for the scrap yard, but by and large it makes more sense to sell a vehicle and replace it at a certain point. From Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, here’s how to make sure you get the most cash possible when it’s time for your vehicles to hit the auction block or when you're ready to sell it to its next owner.

At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.