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

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

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Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

Most commercial diesel engines these days are turbocharged. Turbos dramatically increase power and efficiency, particularly on diesel engines, which makes them a must-have item on engines that rely heavily on both. However, sometimes issues arise in turbo systems; at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we can fix that.

While some keys or key fobs can only be obtained from dealerships, most cars can be programmed to accept a new key or key fob without expensive dealer intervention. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we often provide such services, at a fraction of the cost.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

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.

People idle their vehicles for a variety of reasons - to warm it up on cool days and to keep it cool on warm days. But what does idling mean for your transmission? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN has the answers.