BEAR AUTO REPAIR

With the weather still hot in Delaware, there are a few things that you should be on the lookout for when it comes to your car. Extremely hot temperatures can put stress on your engine and cause it to overheat. If you don’t take the right steps, you can bring about extensive engine damage. So if you are looking for information on what to do if your vehicle overheats, you’ve come to the right place. Fox Run Auto is here to provide you with the necessary steps to take when your engine overheats: 1) Turn the Air Conditioning Off and Heat On The initial step you can take when you notice your car engine running hot is to turn off the air conditioner. While it may sound odd at first, switching to the heater can be useful as it will carry the hot air away from the motor. Whereas, having the A/C on can worsen the overheating. 2) Pull Over If the engine continues to stay hot or gets hotter, you may need to pull over. At this point, you might even see steam or smoke coming out fr ... read more

We can provide a simple answer to this question: YES! However, let's dig a little deeper and talk about why oil changes are so important to the overall health and performance of your car, truck or SUV. There are several key benefits to getting regular oil changes. This service involves replacing the oil filter and filling the pan with fresh engine oil. It's a procedure you may be able to do on your own if you know what you are doing. Or, you can bring your vehicle to a professional mechanic or quick lube place. Let's take a look at some of the key issues to understand when it comes to automotive oil changes: Your Engine Needs Clean Oil Imagine the engine as the heart of your car. It keeps power circulating throughout the vehicle and it's what enables you to drive. If your engine isn't ru ... read more

Customer service is very important to our team at Fox Run Auto. In fact, you could say it is always our number one priority. We know we wouldn't be in business as long as we have been without a strong connection to our customers. We strive to provide quality auto repair services and genuine customer care. This means offering honest advice and professional recommendations, even if it's not the best news. "Excellent and fast service!" says Ramondo "I was given a detailed explanation of the alignment according to the printout.""As usual I got excellent service," Ellen adds. "They are very knowledgeable and helpful. I will continue to bring my car there.""They say what they do, they do what they say," says George. "And they do so with smiles. It ... read more

This is a question we are asked often at Fox Run Auto. Someone has their battery die. Or, they may have trouble starting their car or with certain electronic components. They know their battery is getting weaker and aren't sure if they need to replace it or if it can just be recharged. Whether you should replace or recharge your car battery may depend on several factors. Here are a few things you should consider: Car Battery Age Probably the most important factor is the age of the car's battery. If it is over four years old and is starting to show signs of deterioration, it's probably time to replace it. You can try to recharge it and get a little more life out of it. However, that charge isn't likely to last that long and you will have to keep recharging more and more. You may have to bite the bullet and get it replaced with a new car battery. Car Battery Voltage A m ... read more

August is here. Summer is almost over. The kids are going back to school. The fall and winter seasons are just around the corner in Northern Delaware. Once the kids are back in school, it's the perfect excuse to take care of some much-needed automotive maintenance at Fox Run Auto. Bring your family car or SUV in for quality auto care and preventative maintenance heading into the colder months ahead. Here are some auto services to consider: Oil Change Check your records or mileage to see if you are due for your next oil change. It's always important to keep up with this maintenance service as your engine depends on fresh, clean oil to run efficiently. Whether you need standard, premium or synthetic oil, we have you covered with a new filter and high-quality oil. Brake Service If you drove around a lot this sum ... read more