At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN we care about the safety of our community and the children in it. As the spooky season is quickly approaching, we want to remind drivers of some tips that will help you navigate safely through the sea of trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle. 

Most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds. 

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we’ve got every answer to your transmission questions and needs, and answers to a lot of things that fall outside of that realm as well. Today, we’re talking about the ABS light - an issue that plagues many modern drivers at some point or another.

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN has the answers.