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

Automatic transmissions are the default now - with efficiency approaching or surpassing that of manual transmissions, and automatics with 8 or 10 electronically controlled gears, it’s no surprise they’ve gained so much popularity over the past few decades. But where did it all start? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN has the answers.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

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

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you’re no stranger to breakdowns or have heard the horror stories breakdowns can endure. So why do they happen, and what can you do about it? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN wants to get you informed. Reducing the chance of a break down can help protect your driver, reduce larger repair fees down the road, and keeps your business running smoothly without having a fleet truck down.

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we understand that the care for your vehicle is in the details. Transmission work, more so than any other type of maintenance or repair, requires a keen eye and specific know-how.

Your Chevy, Ram or Ford pickup is equipped with an Electronic Control Unit, or ECU, that acts as the “brain” of your diesel truck. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we have the technology, technicians, and equipment necessary to reprogram and service even the most sophisticated electronic controls.