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

“Spark plug” is a word you are likely familiar with; it’s one of those car terms that you’ve heard your whole life. You know they’re important, you know sometimes they need to be changed. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? What do they do, and where do they go wrong? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville has the answers.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Whether it’s a result of maintenance, mileage, or some other factor, it seems that every fleet or commercial diesel leaks a little bit of something. Oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, or coolant seem to find a way to pool overnight on the ground after a long day on the road. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we can take care of that for you.

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we understand how important lighting is in regards the safety and presentation of your vehicle. Whether you have a broken housing, burned out bulbs, or a faulty connection, our expert mechanics are here to help.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.