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Times are scary right now with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeping the world. It is the responsibility of every individual to do his or her part to help prevent spreading the illness. As business owners, we are under enormous pressure to protect the safety of our our customers and the wellbeing of our employees. We are taking this situation very seriously at Fox Run Auto. Business Update As of this post (March 25, 2020), the Fox Run Auto repair shop is open for regular business hours Monday through Friday and our 24/7 roadside assistance services are still available. Under Delaware's temporary "stay at home" orders, automotive repair services are considered essential because people still need their cars. If anything changes, we will do our best to keep our website and social media pages updated with the m ... read more

This week of St. Patrick's Day, you'll hear a lot about the luck o' the Irish. Whether you are Irish or not, however, you will need more than luck to keep your car running great. It will need preventative maintenance. It will probably require repairs at some point. The longer you drive it, the more care it will need. Sure, some people do get very lucky by finding a car that runs really well for hundreds of thousands of miles with minimal maintenance. It happens about as often as you see a leprechaun or find his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. For most of us, we have to be diligent about taking care of our vehicles so they can get us where we need to go every day.  Check out the Fox Run Auto Specials page for some coupons that will help you take advantage of our preventative maintenance deals. Deluxe Oil Change & Tire Rotation This March, we're offering a Delux ... read more

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