BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Tami was feeling panicked. She was on her way up the I-95 toward New York and her car died without warning. Tami didn't know what to, so she called for help. She called for roadside assistance and they towed her car into Fox Run Auto.  "The guys at Fox Run Auto really helped me out when I was in trouble!" Tami said in her post on our Facebook page. "The timing belt had snapped, and I was looking at potentially serious damage to the motor. Mike and his team went above and beyond, helping me call up car rental places and eventually driving me, my boyfriend and all our travel gear to a rental location." When the car was brought in, it was easy to see that the timing belt had snapped and needed to be replaced. However, something like that can lead to bigger engine problems and it is worth inspecting further. The technicians at Fox Run Auto took a look at everythin ... read more

It's not something you ever want to see, but your vehicle's "check engine" light is there for a reason. It is there to provide a warning that something is wrong with your car. In some cases, it may even save your life. What Does the Check Engine Light Mean? If your check engine light does come on while you are driving, it can mean any number of different things. It could be a minor problem or even just a glitch in the computer system. Or, it could be a sign of something major. Either way, it is recommended that you get the engine checked out by a professional automotive technician. Fox Run Auto is here to help with all your engine inspection and repair needs. It's important to know that all vehicle makes and models might have different check engine light settings and other warning systems to alert drivers. In most situations, a check engine light that stays illumina ... read more

It should go without saying that your car's brakes are very important. They enable your vehicle to slow down and come to a stop, sometimes very suddenly in an emergency situation. The better condition your brakes are in, the safer you and your passengers will be. At Fox Run Auto, we get asked all the time how much it will cost for someone to replace their brakes. A driver will hear some squeaking, screeching or squealing and automatically assume the brakes have gone bad. The answer is not that simple because there are a lot of factors to consider, and it's not always the brakes that are the problem. Let's take a look at some of the different factors that come into play when talking about brake inspection, brake repair and brake replacement. Different Brake Parts Your car's brakes are made up of multiple components that all serve different functions. You have the brake pads ... read more

Customer service is very important to the team at Fox Run Auto. Whether it's a major repair job or routine vehicle maintenance, we approach every car we work on with a commitment to quality. We always want our customers to feel good about the services we provide, so they know they can count on our team no matter what automotive services and auto repairs they need.  Mike P. recently wrote a nice testimonial on our Reviews page. He is a longtime customer of ours, and we are happy that he was satisfied with his most recent oil change service. We look forward to helping him out with future maintenance needs.  "Upon calling Fox Run Auto to set an appointment for their Deluxe Oil Change Special and asking when I would like to have it done, I advised 'whatever works for you.'" Mike says. "I was then told that I could dro ... read more

As a certified NAPA AutoCare Center, Fox Run Auto is able to tap into a nationwide network of parts and automotive service providers. This helps us provide the best possible automotive repair and maintenance services to our valued customers. Being a part of the NAPA family also means that we are able to offer the NAPA AutoCare Peace of Mind Warranty—24 months or 24,000 miles of coverage on all qualifying parts and repairs performed at Fox Run Auto. Nationwide Coverage We offer the NAPA Warranty to help protect our customers. One of the best things about this warranty is that it is valid at our shop and at any NAPA AutoCare Center across the country. In other words, if you have repairs done at Fox Run Auto in Bear, DE, you are still covered just about anywhere your travels take you. Obviously, if you are in town, just call us or brin ... read more