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

To some drivers, picking out the right tire is just as important – and just as much fun – as finding the right shoes is to a runner. For many people, they have found that shopping for tires is overwhelming because there are just so many choices. AT Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair IN Jefferson City, MO, our technicians are ready to help you make that decision.

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Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair in Jefferson City, MO, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

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.