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Tires are the only contact between your car and the road, making them a crucial component of your vehicle. The tires are designed to provide grip, stability, and absorb shock. However, they also wear down over time and require replacement. Premature tire wear can occur for several reasons, and it's essential to know what can wear down your tires faster than usual to avoid costly repairs and ensure safety. Bad Wheel Alignment One of the primary causes of premature tire wear is bad wheel alignment. When your wheels aren't aligned correctly, they don't point in the same direction, causing the tires to drag or scrub across the road surface. This can lead to uneven tire wear, and if left unaddressed, it can cause the tires to wear out faster than usual. Worn Shock Absorbers Another reason your tires may wear out prematurely is worn shock absorbers. Shock absorbers are designed to absorb the impact from bumps and road irregularities, preventing them from being transferred to ... read more

Did your "check engine" light come on recently? It's something that no driver ever wants to see. Sometimes, it can be the sign of bad news. In other cases, it's really no big deal. So, how do you know what the check engine light represents and what should you do about it? Those are the key questions we will answer in this article. What Trips the Check Engine Light? The check engine light can actually illumination for a number of different reasons. It is kind of a "catch all" warning attached to various sensors throughout the vehicle. It can be letting you know you have low oil, a dying battery, a failing oxygen sensor, a transmission issue, an exhaust/emissions system issue, a cooling system issue, a fuel system issue or, of course, an engine problem. In some cases, it may just be that your fuel tank cap or cover isn ... read more

Owning a car is a responsibility. The health of your vehicle is not something you should just leave up to luck. This St. Patrick's Day, we're here to remind you to take care of your car, truck or SUV. This will help take any "bad luck" out of the equation, so you can have a safer and healthier vehicle that gets you where you need to go.  Regular Automotive Maintenance Probably the best thing you can do as a vehicle owner (or lessee) is to remember its routine maintenance needs. In our industry, we call it "preventative maintenance" and that's for good reason. Taking care of the vehicle's basic needs will help prevent major problems from happening. Some of the most important auto maintenance services include oil changes, tire rotations, brake services, cooling system services, transmission services, wheel alignments and fuel system services. Avoiding Automo ... read more

We're always happy to see new customers coming to Fox Run Auto for the first time. It's nice to meet new people and have the opportunity to turn them into loyal customers for life. We want our level of service to speak for itself. Today, we'll let a few new fans of Fox Run Auto speak on our behalf. Here are some recent reviews from first-time customers: "Fox Run Auto was super quick with my battery replacement, and informed me why I actually need it replaced which I appreciated," Ella says. "Very good customer service, I was in and out!""Very surprised and happy with the service," adds Kent." Personnel were polite. And service was completed quickly. I will now use this business for my auto repairs. Impressed with the whole experience." Communication is an important part of the way we do business. We a ... read more

If your vehicle is due for a DMV inspection in order to activate or renew your registration, you don't want to take any chances. Any major safety issues or a failed emissions test could significantly delay the approval process. You could be facing excess time and money as you deal with the repairs and then have to go through the inspections all over again.  DMV Pre-Inspection at Fox Run Auto This is why many customers throughout Northern Delaware schedule a DMV pre-inspection at Fox Run Auto before they bring a vehicle into the DMV for inspection. We have four state-certified emissions technicians on our staff, and we know exactly what the DMV inspectors will be looking for when it comes to your emissions/exhaust system, fuel system, cooling system, brake system and overall vehicle safety rat ... read more