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

Are your fleet vehicles equipped with four-wheel or all-wheel drive? More and more, companies are moving towards vehicles equipped with one or the other - they’re safer and more useful, particularly in inclement weather or less than ideal conditions. If your fleet is powered by all four wheels, Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN has you covered.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we can help with that.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Transmission

Jasper Engines and Transmissions is proudly announcing their newly expanded availability of remanufactured GM 6T40/45/50 FWD and AWD transmissions. These 6-speed transmissions are electronically controlled and available for a variety of GM vehicles.

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

What condition are your tires in? At Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

mechanic working on auto electrical system

Every year, vehicle electrical systems get a little more complicated. These days, many cars on the road contain up to a mile of wiring, running throughout every corner of the vehicle. With all those wires, there’s bound to be an issue at some point; Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN is here to help you recognize a potential electrical issue, and know what to do about it.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. But how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? Tony Kennedy's Crain's Automotive in Clarksville, TN has the answers you need to become more in-tune with your diesel truck and engine.