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

Making the call to get a new transmission can be difficult. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we’re here to help you make the right choice.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, efficiency is a concept that interests us. While your fuel economy is largely dependent on what kind of car, truck, or SUV you drive, there are a variety of tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck. We’ve provided a few of our favorites here.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, routine maintenance and repair isn’t the only thing we do. For custom parts installation, you can also count on us. Common modification enthusiasts do is swapping to a short-throw shifter; but what actually is a short-throw shifter, and what does it do?

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Fleet cars, vans, and trucks see a lot of wear and tear. If your engine has already called it a day, then it’s obviously case closed - you need a new engine or a new vehicle. However, there are many times when an engine is about to go down, and you can get it taken care of before it kicks the bucket for good - saving you time and towing in the process.

Does your car, truck, or SUV shift at the wrong moment? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville has the solution. Shift point issues can manifest themselves in two ways; either your car will rapidly shift through several or all the gears at low speed, low rpm, getting to the highest gear before you’ve gained enough momentum, or shifts will be delayed, the transmission refusing to shift until far into the RPM range.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we see our fair share of warning lights and dashboard notifications. If your ABS light is illuminated, here’s what you need to know. First, it should be noted that the ABS light is supposed to illuminate for a few seconds after you turn the key, as part of a system test. If the light stays illuminated or comes on again randomly, there’s an issue somewhere that must be addressed.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, were huge fans of seatbelts. They dramatically reduce the chances of being injured in an automobile accident, and in many cases, they are the difference between a fatal crash and walking away unharmed. But how long has the seat belt been around? When did wearing it become law?