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

Like anything else on your vehicle, keeping various systems clean and in good shape is essential to long life and reliability. Your fuel system is especially important - parts are expensive, problems can be difficult to diagnose, and it doesn’t take much contamination to cause a huge issue. It’s much easier to keep your fuel system clean than it is to clean a dirty or problematic system. Performing regular fuel treatment can prove very beneficial to the life of your vehicle.

It’s likely you’ve been exposed to conflicting opinions about having your transmission fluid replaced. You may have heard that cars over a certain mileage should not have the transmission fluid flushed and replaced, because it could damage the transmission, or you may have had someone tell you the first thing you should do at any sign of trouble is have your transmission flushed. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, our expert mechanics have the answers you’re looking for.

Stacey B

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Really great service. I called and was able to get some minor service same day. I have taken my other cars back and always receive top notch work from oil changes, a/c service to fixing my “check engine light” the first time. Would recommend this garage to anyone.

Connie Hutson

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Tony is the BEST, honest and will not STEER you wrong!!

Michael Bara

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The best shop in town Tony and his crew will get your vehicle out in one or two days one of u drop it off the night before if the parts are available. I highly recommend to take your car to Crain’s Automotive

At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, we know that a key aspect of taking care of your transmission is understanding how it works. Here’s some info on transmission fluid types, in case you’re having trouble finding yours.

If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this line from a know-it-all buddy in the passenger’s seat: “You know, it’s bad for the transmission when you leave your hand on the shifter.” But, does what your friend says have any merit? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville has the answers.

Many cars, particularly models produced between the 1970s and the 1990s, utilize cable clutch designs instead of hydraulics to operate the clutch. Here’s a brief explanation of clutch cable systems, from Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville.