BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Don is a longtime customer of Fox Run Auto. He knows he can always count on our team to help with his family's automotive needs, whether it's an emergency repair or standard maintenance services. Recently, he brought his wife's new car into the shop to address a tire problem. "This past Monday evening, my wife picked up a bolt through the right front tire on a new vehicle," Don says. "I didn't want to chance a blowout, so I traded cars with her and carefully drove straight to Fox Run Auto to drop off the car. Because of the location of the bolt, as I suspected, the tire couldn't be repaired. But, the team at Fox Run squeezed me in the next day, quickly located a matching tire and had it replaced early that dat at the price I expected to pay."Tire damage is a common automotive issue that we all have ... read more

If any of the spark plugs in your car are dead or aren't firing correctly, you will quickly begin to notice some problems. Though small, they play a very important role in the overall performance and health of your vehicle. Your spark plugs should be checked and tested regularly, and then replaced as needed to ensure proper functionality. Here are 7 signs that you may need new spark plugs, according to the automotive experts at Fox Run Auto: 1. Rough Idling When you are at a stop and the engine is idling, you can generally tell when something isn't right. If the idling is very rough or the engine is sputtering, it may be a sign that one or more of your spark plugs is failing. It could also be some other engine problem worth getting checked out. 2. Vehicle Struggles to Start A very common sign of a ... read more

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and kids are already going back to school. Things are still far from "normal" in the world, but we're slowly but surely getting there. Most children are back in school. Most parents are back at work. And, odds are you are depending on your daily driver(s) to get you and your family all around town.  Back to school time is always a good reminder to take care of the family vehicle, so that it can take care of you. Whether you're dropping the kids off at school, shuttling them to different after-school activities or commuting to and from work, it should be safe and dependable for your daily driving needs.  Fox Run Auto is here to help with all your automotive maintenance needs. We'll keep your family car, truck or SUV running right so you can always count on it when you need it most. Standard Maintenance Services The ... read more

Dawn recently brought her Chevrolet Equinox in to Fox Run Auto for an oil change, after buying a deal on Groupon. She was also concerned that her steering wheel seemed a little loose and the vehicle wasn't handling as well as normal. Dawn specifically asked us to look at her steering system and check the wheel alignment as part of her service. "I cannot say enough good things about Fox Run Auto," Dawn says. "They are truly amazing. HONEST!!!! That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of them." The technicians at Fox Run Auto completed the oil change and performed a general inspection of the vehicle, as is customary at our shop. We checked the wheel alignment and power steering sys ... read more

Most vehicles nowadays come equipped with both a cabin air filter and an engine air filter. These filters do similar jobs: keep contaminants out of critical systems in your vehicle. However, your engine air filter and cabin air filter both shield and preserve two very different systems in your vehicle. Today, our team will give you a breakdown and explain why it is essential to get these filters replaced seasonally.    Engine Air Filter Your engine air filter is situated underneath your engine’s hood, usually near the front of your engine. Its job is to keep debris, dust, and other harmful particles out of your engine. Your engine operates in a very restricted area with high heat and quick speeds, and even the smallest particle of dirt or dust can wreak havoc within your motor. If this happens, major engine components will ultimately break down. A clogged engine filter can also lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and poor fuel economy.    Ca ... read more