BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Larry has been going to Fox Run Auto in Bear, DE for more than 15 years. He is a customer who appreciates having a professional mechanic in town that he can trust with his vehicles, whether he's visiting the shop for routine maintenance services or more significant automotive repairs. Larry was nice enough to take the time recently to share his feedback on Google. "I've been using Fox Run for over 15 years and I will never change," Larry writes. "They are professional in every way, and the work/repair is done right the first time." Thank you, Larry, for wri ... read more

Nobody ever wants to fail a DMV inspection. It will delay your ability to register the vehicle and cause all sorts of problems. However, you may not really know if your vehicle is up to code or not until the DMV performs its tests. This can lead to a stressful situation. The good news is this doesn’t have to be such a stressful situation. Imagine being in school and knowing that you are going to pass the upcoming test. This is essentially what Fox Run Auto’s DMV Pre-Inspection Services are designed to do. Before you take your car into the Delaware DMV for inspection and registration, bring it to Fox Run Auto in Bear. We have four state-certified emission technicians on staff who are experts at emissions testing and repairs. They know exactly what the DMV inspectors will be looking for ... read more

Most vehicles have very complex electrical systems, and the more modern your car, the more complicated the electrical system will be. You have an onboard computer, various sensors and all sorts of wiring. One bad connection or faulty sensor can lead to bigger auto electric problems. The good news is that most cars these days are pretty good about letting you know when there is an electrical issue. Some electrical malfunctions are easy to diagnose and repair, such as a corroded connection or weak battery. Meanwhile, other repairs can be much more complex. It’s important to let professional automotive technicians handle any sensitive and often dangerous electrical repairs. How do you know when you have an auto electric problem? Here are five of the most common signs you can look for: 1. Engine Won’t Start If your car won’t start or it is struggling to fire up, it could be an electrical issue, dying battery or a faulty starter. You’ll want to ... read more

Linda from New Castle is a longtime customer of Fox Run Auto. She knows that our team of technicians and service advisors is always here to help whenever she has automotive needs. Whether it's routine maintenance or major repairs, Linda trusts Fox Run Auto as her local auto shop of choice. "Fox Run Auto has always been very upfront with any service I've done," Linda says. "I've steered my whole family and friends to them because of their expertise, courtesy and always excellent service. I've learned over the years I never have to doubt what they recommend in the way of service." Being upfront and direct with our customers is very important at Fox Run Auto. We don't give repair estimates based on guesswork and we always believe that honesty is the best policy. That means making sure we perform a proper inspection of the vehicle to determine what works nee ... read more

Hopefully you are already aware of this, but the deadline for filing your taxes is next Tuesday (April 17, 2018)! If you haven't submitted your tax returns yet, let this be a friendly reminder that there is no time to waste.  A Wise Tax Return Investment If you are expecting a big tax return this year, congratulations. Now it's time to decide what to do with that extra money. Might we recommend taking care of those automotive repairs that you've been putting off for awhile. This time of year, we get so many customers coming into Fox Run Auto looking to put their tax returns to good use.  Repairs and Maintenance You Might Need Maybe your transmission is in need of service or it's time to replace your brake pads or rotors. Perhaps your tires are going bald and you need a new set. You might just be due for an oil change ... read more