Automotive Industry News & Information - Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive

No matter what you drive, compression is important. On fleet and commercial diesel engines, it’s essential. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we have the knowledge and ability you need to keep your fleet on the road and running strong.

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN.

Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.

Unless you use your vehicle to tow every day for work, odds are you haven’t paid much attention to your truck, SUV, or crossover’s towing capacity. Maybe you’re looking to buy a boat for some summer fun or just need to rent a trailer to get your belongings from one dwelling to the next. Whatever the reason for pulling something behind your vehicle, it’s important to get a firm grasp on what exactly your towing capacity means. Understanding how each of the components in your vehicle contributes to your overall tow rating can keep you from putting undue stress on your rig and keep you and your family safe.

Keeping track of maintenance done on your fleet vehicles and commercial trucks is one of the most important aspects of fleet management. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we track maintenance and repairs for a number of reasons. Here’s why:

With fleet trucks and large diesels, one issue plagues them more than any other; neglected maintenance or repair. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, 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.