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Suspension Problems? Here are 6 Symptoms to Look for.

There’s a lot to be said for having a vehicle that rides smoothly. Not only is it much more comfortable, but it is much safer. In addition, suspension problems can lead to other issues with wheels, tires, brakes and drive train components. The health of your vehicle’s suspension is very important. Components of Your Suspension System There are three main components of a suspension system. First, you have the springs, which are most commonly found in coil form. Some older cars might have leaf spring systems and some custom vehicles may have been outfitted with air-ride suspension systems. However, the springs are configured, they are there to help absorb bumps and maintain a consistent vehicle drive height. In addition to the springs, you have shocks (shock absorbers) and struts, which are actually two different components. You may hear them talked about interchangeably, but most cars will have either shocks or strut ... read more

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Customer Praises Fair Pricing and Friendly Service at Fox Run Auto

Customer Praises Fair Pricing and Friendly Service at Fox Run Auto

Joshua was recently a first-time customer at Fox Run Auto. He needed automotive repairs and had heard good things about our shop located in Bear, DE. Our team, which is led by owner, Mike DeFino, and General Manager, Mike Accursi, were happy to take care of him. Joshua was nice enough to take the time to share his feedback in a Google review. "Very reasonable price, Mike undercharged me relative to what most shops will do," Joshua writes. "I have mechanical knowledge from school and from occupation, and he absolutely knew what he was talking about." At Fox Run Auto, charging a fair price for the work that needs to be done is a key part of our service approach. We often get people asking for repair estimates over the phone, but it's rarely that simple. We like to get a first-hand look at the veh ... read more

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Cooling System Repair at Fox Run Auto

As it generates power to move your car, your engine will generate a lot of heat in the process. That’s why your vehicle will have a cooling system to keep the engine from overheating. Most vehicles use a liquid-based cooling system, and that’s what we’re going to focus on in this article. However, if you do have an air-cooled system in an older car or specialty vehicle and you are experiencing problems, you can call Fox Run Auto for specialized knowledge and help with repairs. As for the more traditional liquid-cooled systems, there are several key automotive components that you should know about: Radiator This is the biggest part of the cooling system and it typically will be located right up front in your engine compartment. The radiator stores and circulates the coolant fluid (also known as antifreeze) that is ultim ... read more

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Fox Run Auto!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Fox Run Auto!

St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays that's all about having fun. It's nice to let loose, bust out all your green clothes, spend time with friends and maybe even watch a little March Madness basketball. This year's St. Patrick's Day should be extra enjoyable since it falls on a Saturday. Deluxe Oil Change for $29.95 At Fox Run Auto, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day savings throughout the entire month of March. You can come in for a Deluxe Oil Change. We'll change your oil and oil filter while performing fluid checks and other common component inspections to let you know if there are any other issues you need to worry about. We'll replace your oil with up to five (5) quarts of Pennzoil. The Deluxe Oil Change also comes with a complimentary tire rotation. All of this is only $29.99 if you bring in the coupon from our website's homepage (wait for the header image to change)! Th ... read more

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Longtime Customer Puts Her Trust in Fox Run Auto

Lisa was looking for a reliable automotive repair and service shop in Northern Delaware, so she began asking her friends if they had any recommendations. One of her friends builds and races Porsches, so she figured if anyone knew of a good place it would be him. He recommended Fox Run Auto in Bear. "He told me that hands down they are the best," writes Lisa in her Yelp review. "They have worked on my Mini Cooper for years now and saved me tons of money and time instead of going to the dealership. I can always count on them to be fair, honest and timely in diagnosing a problem and all at a fair price, too." Thank you Lisa for sharing your feedback. Your comments sum up what we believe at Fox Run Auto. When it comes to customer service, our goal is to treat people right and offer the automotive repair and maintenan ... read more

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