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

Here at Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN we offer only the best products for our Clarksville, TN drivers and the new GM Gen V 5.3L GDI engine from our partner Jasper Engines & Transmissions, who is the nation’s leader in remanufactured engines and drivetrain products, make no exception.

When you experience issues with your Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, or Sierra (Hybrid) you now have an option to KEEP your vehicle and install a New JASPER GM Gen V 5.3L GDI engine which comes with their 3 yr | 100,000-mile Parts & Labor nationwide warranty which is fully-transferrable. That vehicle you love is now ready for lots of vacation trips and hard work.

The JASPER way is to fix any issues with the engine and re-design any inherent problems in the original product which is why they have been a leader in the market since 1942! We love their products because we know our customers can depend on the quality as well as the warranty if there should be an issue which brings complete peace of mind.

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.