BEAR AUTO REPAIR

In Delaware, most vehicles are required to meet specific emissions requirements as posted by the DMV. And, as of 1997, any emissions repairs must be performed by a certified Emissions Specialist to satisfy these requirements. Emissions Testing If your vehicle requires an emissions test (or "smog check" as it's commonly known), you will be notified by the DMV (usually with your annual registration paperwork) and it needs to be performed at a certified facility. Many places can perform smog tests, but most of those shops cannot make emissions-specific repairs. In other words, they might be able to tell you some of the problems if your vehicle doesn't pass the tests, but they might not necessarily be able to fix those problems. Fox Run Auto in Bear, DE has four Delaware-certified Emissions Specialist ... read more

Happy New Year from the team at Fox Run Auto! We're looking forward to a great 2018. Everyone sets their personal New Year's Resolutions. It's time to make the commitment to getting in shape, quitting smoking or contributing more to charities. Whatever your resolutions, we wish you the best in sticking with them.  One resolution everyone should make is to be more diligent about taking care of their cars. Preventative maintenance is very important and can ultimately save you a lot of money. By performing routine maintenance services on your vehicle, it can help avoid major breakdowns and damage that can be very expensive to repair. Let's look at some of the most common maintenance steps you should be taking regularly. Oil Changes Get your oil and oil filter changed every 3,000-5,000 depending on your ... read more

Roy has been a loyal Fox Run Auto customer for over 15 years. He knows he can count on Mike DeFino and his team of ASE Certified automotive technicians to handle any repair or maintenance service he needs. Roy recently shared his feedback in a Google review. "I've been relying on Fox Run Auto to maintain and repair my automobiles since 2002 and they have never disappointed me," Roy writes. "I let them do all the heavy lifting. I drop off my vehicle to be serviced on my day off from work either the night before or early the next day with an explanation of the problem or the need. Then I go home and do whatever I have to do around the house." Roy is a customer who already has some solid knowledge of his cars, so he often has a pretty good idea of what might be wrong when he brings a vehicle into our shop. Still, he knows to trust our auto repair experts to perform an inspection that will either verify the ... read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year. The entire team at Fox Run Auto would like to wish you and yours a very merry holiday season. From Mike, Mike, Mike and all the guys in the shop, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy New Year!Celebrating 2017 2017 has been a great year at Fox Run Auto. We have enjoyed serving every one of our customers and helping them with their automotive maintenance, repair and service needs. From oil changes to transmission replacements, we've seen and done it all. During the winter season, vehicle maintenance is very importance. Make sure those tires are in good shape and get them rotated regularly to provide extra grip on the wet, icy roads of Northern Delaware. Get your oil and oil filter changed if needed. Change those wiper blades. Check ... read more

Diagnostic tests are a very important part of automotive repair. They help pinpoint specific problems within your vehicle and they go hand-in-hand with hands-on inspections by technicians to determine recommended repairs. In this article, we'll cover some of the key things you need to know about diagnostics at Fox Run Auto. Identifying Specific Problems Today's diagnostics equipment is very sophisticated and plugs right into your car's onboard computer system. Your vehicle has sensors throughout that will notify the computer if there are problems. In some cases, a specific issue may trigger one of your dashboard warning lights, letting you know you need to have it looked at. Certain warning lights like a flashing "check engine" light or a red "oil pressure warning" light are very urgent, meaning you should pull ov ... read more