BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Janet drives a car that is 17 years old, so she's used to having to deal with maintenance and repairs every once and awhile in order to keep it running well. That's why she trusts Fox Run Auto to provide her with quality automotive services whenever work needs to be done.  Recently, Janet's car wasn't starting up, so she called Fox Run Auto to have it towed to our shop for further look. "My car wouldn't start and I had it towed to Fox Run," Janet says. "They looked at the car right away and said the battery died, but they also gave the car a complete look-over to see if there were any other problems." It was very clear when Janet's car arrived at our shop that her car battery had died. This ... read more

The fuel pump is an essential component of any vehicle that burns gasoline or diesel fuel for power. It controls the flow of fuel from the gas tank to the engine, allowing the car to accelerate as desired. If your fuel pump or another part of your fuel system starts to fail, you will likely notice some issues. Fox Run Auto has identified these 8 common problems associated with fuel pump failure. At the first sign of fuel system issues, you will want to bring your vehicle into a professional mechanic for proper diagnosis and repairs. 1. Car Won't Start This could be any number of things like a dead battery, weak spark plugs, empty fuel tank, damaged alternator or an internal engine problem. It could also be a sign of fuel system failure. A good auto shop will be able to determine the source of the issue and recommend the necessary repairs. 2. Sputtering Engine A sputtering engine ... read more

There is always something special about a Leap Year. We get one extra day in February and a very select few get to properly celebrate a birthday or anniversary every four years. We have the election and the Summer Olympics in 2020, as well. With Leap Day coming up this weekend, we couldn't help but make note of it! A Poor Suspension is Not as Much Fun Though a Leap Year is kind of fun and unique, a car that leaps and bounces all around is not. Unless you purposely installed hydraulics in your lowrider, you are probably someone who prefers a smooth ride in your vehicle. If you are driving around with a bad suspension, it's definitely not a whole lot of fun. It's also not very safe. The car won't handle right and it will seem like you feel every single little bump in the road. Suspension Repair at Fox Run Auto If you think you might h ... read more

William recently brought his Volvo into Fox Run Auto for some automotive repairs. At first, he wasn't too sure about our shop. We're definitely not as fancy-looking from the outside as the local auto dealerships, but we believe in substance over style. We're proud to be a small, locally owned shop, and customers like William know what we're all about once they work with our friendly and knowledgeable team. "Have you ever heard not to judge a book by its cover?" William says. "For those that look past first appearances you will already know how amazing this shop is! Fox Run Auto might not be flashy, but the multitude of cars outside will attest that the knowledge and expertise to service those vehicles is why they are there." At Fox Run Auto, we know it's what's inside that c ... read more

If we're thinking about your car like a human body, the axles and wheels would be like the arms, legs, hands and feet. The transmission would be its brain. That would, of course, make the engine its heart and soul. A smooth-running engine is like a healthy heart pumping blood throughout your body. It provides power and energy to everything in the vehicle.  Show Your Car Some Love We know you love your car, so Valentine's Day is a good reminder to make sure your vehicle is properly taken care of with regular maintenance and repairs. Oil changes, tire rotations and brake services are all important preventative maintenance tasks. Clean oil is especially vital to engine's health and performance.  Engine Inspection and Tune Up Speaking of the engine—the heart of your vehicle—now might be a great time for a proper system inspection and tune up at ... read more