BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Fox Run Auto is well-known throughout Northern Delaware for our excellent automotive repair services and friendly approach to customer care. However, not many people realize that we are also one of the area's leading vehicle towing companies. We offer full towing services to meet your emergency roadside needs. Towing for Repairs If you are bringing your vehicle to Fox Run Auto for an inspection, repair estimate, maintenance services or automotive repairs, we can send one of our tow trucks to pick up your vehicle and bring it in. Even if you are not bringing it to our shop, we can tow you to any repair facility or dealership of your choice. Wherever you are headed, we'll make sure your vehicle gets there safely. All Types of Vehicles People often ask what we can and cannot tow. The truth is, there are very few vehicles we cannot handle. In fact, we ... read more

On our customer Testimonials page, you can find several letters that Mike DeFino, the owner of Fox Run Auto, has received during his years in the automotive repair industry. The original shop opened over 23 years ago. The technology and shop space may have evolved during that time, but quality customer service has always been at the forefront of our business. One of our favorite letters came from Craig Deppert, who has been a loyal Fox Run Auto customer since the very beginning back in 1994. He visits our auto shop in Bear, DE whenever he needs maintenance. "As you know, I have been a consistent customer of Fox Run Automotive since 1994," Craig writes in his letter to Mike. "Fortunately, I do not need frequent service on my vehicles, but I wanted to compliment your company. I have had nothing but a positive experience with Fox Run Automotive." The primary reason th ... read more

It's that time of year. Kids are back in school and things are getting somewhat back to normal. The summer was so hectic with activities that you may have put off getting your oil changed or those tires rotated. Maybe you took a long road trip recently or you've just put a lot more mileage on your car or truck than usual. Whatever the reason, your vehicle may be overdue for service. Your Bear Auto Repair Professionals Now that the kids are occupied with school, it's the ideal time to bring your vehicle into Fox Run Auto for some much-needed maintenance or repairs. Keep your car or truck running well heading into the fall and winter seasons, which we know can get harsh here in Northern Delaware.  Changing the oil, rotating the tires, checking the brakes, testing the wheel alignment and measuring fl ... read more

Your transmission is one of your vehicle's most important components. The engine provides power, but the transmission is essentially what makes the car move. The transmission is comprised of several key parts including the housing, transmission fluid, transmission pan, transmission filter, clutch and gears that work in unison to control the power that is ultimately transferred to the wheels. Automatic transmissions will also feature torque converters, planetary gears and other specialized parts that do the shifting for the driver.  Needless to say, your transmission is a very complex unit that will require specialized auto repair services if problems are occurring. Your transmission also needs routine maintenance just like most other parts of your car or truck. What Transmission Maintenance is Recommended? Just like your engine oil and filter need to be changed periodically, so do your transmission fluid and trans ... read more