BEAR AUTO REPAIR

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

Your vehicle’s exhaust system is extremely important. It greatly affects the performance of your car or truck, and it can also save your life by diverting deadly carbon monoxide fumes away from the vehicle. Here is what you need to know about your exhaust system and how to identify if you might have exhaust problems that you’ll want to get inspected and repaired at Fox Run Auto. The Purpose of the Exhaust System When the exhaust system is doing its job, you won’t even notice it. The main purpose is to divert exhaust fumes away from your engine and decrease their harmfulness. If those exhaust fumes are not being expelled properly, then it can lead to major deterioration within the engine compartment. Likewise, a build-up of carbon monoxide gas can be deadly if it starts seeping into the passenger cabin. A well-running exhaust system will reduce your vehicle&rsquo ... read more

When Calvin's car broke down, he needed help. He called Fox Run Auto for roadside assistance and didn't have to wait long for the driver to arrive.  "This was my first time doing business with Michael DeFino's Fox Run Auto service center and I have to say that I am completely impressed," Calvin writes in his online review. "The tow truck showed up in a timely manner and the driver was courteous." The tow truck brought the vehicle into our auto repair shop in Bear, where our technicians inspected it before our service advisor provided Calvin with a detailed repair estimate. Once the customer approved it, our repair experts got to work and took care of the problem as quickly as possible. We wanted to help Calvin get back on the road as quickly as possible because ... read more