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

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Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, and your car, truck or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there; we’re here to help you make the right choice.

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

There’s a good chance you don’t know much about pistons or engine building, which is why you rely on the technicians at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN when your vehicle has a problem. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you.

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If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

The climate control system in your car works hard to keep you at a comfortable temperature. If you’re having heater issues, trust the performance car specialists with us at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN to get you comfortably back on the road.

It’s a busy morning, you’ve finally gotten everyone where they need to be and you’re just pulling into the parking lot at work when your dash light starts glaring at you. Your check engine light shines bright, but you have no idea why. Whether you can tell a difference in the way your car, truck, or SUV is running, your car is trying to tell you something. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we can help!

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.