BEAR AUTO REPAIR

The more modern the vehicle, the more advanced its operating systems will be. Your car has multiple sensors throughout its assembly. They are connected to the computer and there to let you know if there are potential problems with certain vehicle components. Sensors can sometimes fail and produce faulty warnings. In most cases, however, they do exactly what they are supposed to do in order to help keep your vehicle running its best and to keep you safe while on the road. Some vehicles have more sensors than others. Every manufacturer will do things a little differently and the more modern the vehicle, the more sensors it will likely have. The list below will highlight some of the most common automotive sensors that you need to know about. Oxygen Sensor — This is located in the exhaust system and is there to monitor the relative amounts of oxygen to the exhaust gasses being expelled from the ... read more

It's back to school time! When you have kids, the family car tends to be put through a lot during the summer months. Summer camps, family vacations, soccer and baseball games and so many other daily errands can really add up to a lot of wear and tear on the vehicle.  With the kids heading back to school, it's your time to relax a little. We recommend a good massage or spa treatment! Likewise, it's a good time to give your family car a little TLC, as well. Odds are, it is due for some maintenance as you head into the fall and winter months. Check out some of the service coupons available on the Fox Run Auto homepage. Just watch the main header image and you'll see several different coupons come up with great back to school savings: Deluxe Oil Change with Tire Rotation Get a deluxe oil change with up to f ... read more

A longtime Fox Run Auto customer that goes by the initials A.L. recently shared a review online of his experience with this Bear, DE auto repair shop. He's been a customer for many years, going back to when we had four Mikes working at the shop. Two have since retired and Robert Hurt recently joined the Fox Run Auto service team. Here's what A.L. had to say about his most recent service visit. "And then there were two. Two Mikes left from four!" A.L. writes. "But after the addition of Robert, the professionalism is as strong as ever." A.L. brought his vehicle in to be looked at by the skilled and knowledgeable auto repair technicians at Fox Run Auto. He wasn't sure what the problem was, so he wanted to get the opinion of the professionals he ... read more

It's already August and the summer is almost over. Before long, the kids will be back in school and it will be back to life as usual. It's easy to understand why this month is one of the most popular times to take road trips and family vacations. However, before you pack everyone (and everything) into the car for a long drive, it's important to make sure your vehicle is running its best. Whether it's a car, truck, SUV, minivan or RV, the folks at Fox Run Auto have got you covered with all the vehicle maintenance services you'll need: Oil Change Your vehicle absolutely needs an oil and oil filter change every 3,000-5,000 miles (depending on factory recommendations) to keep vital engine parts properly lubricated. You don't want to risk causing major engine damage that will be expensive to repair. Getting your oil changed right before a big road trip is always a go ... read more