BEAR AUTO REPAIR

Can you believe that it's back to school season already? The kids are back in class and that gives us parents a little extra time to relax, but there's still always so much to do when you have a family. And almost all of those activities revolve around having a family vehicle that's running well. Whether it's taking the kids to and from school or after-school activities, commuting to work or running errands, we depend on our cars to get us around every single day. The Local Shop You Can Trust That's why you need a local auto repair shop that you can trust to help you with all your preventative maintenance needs, as well as more significant repairs if and when something does go wrong with your vehicle. In Northern Delaware, that auto shop is Fox Run Auto right here in Bear. Whatever your automotive needs, the Fox Run Auto team has you covered. From routine ... read more

Fox Run Auto has been in business for over 25 years now and people throughout our area know they can depend on our team to provide honest automotive advice and quality auto repair services. From minor maintenance to major repairs, we have you covered. Our History The shop was opened by our owner, Mike DeFino, and named for the Fox Run community where our shop is located in Bear. Being in the northernmost part of Delaware and near the Maryland border, we have customers visit our shop from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We have people coming in from Wilmington, Elkton, Glasgow, Middletown, Newark, New Castle and many other local towns because we've built a strong reputation as locally owned and operated business. Teamwork at WorkThe Mikes, Rob and all of the employees at Fox Run Auto share strong local connection ... read more

Summer is a time for fun, friends and family. Even if you don't get your full summers off like when you were a kid, you still want to make the most of these warm weather months. Whether that's taking a family vacation or just enjoying a weekend at the beach, there are so many ways to enjoy the sunshine. One sure way to have a bummer of a summer is when you are dealing with car problems. If you can't get yourself where you want to go, it's hard to have a good time. Fortunately, Fox Run Auto is here to help all Northern Delaware residents and Mid-Atlantic travelers with their automotive repair and maintenance needs. Here are a few tips to help you avoid car trouble this summer: 1. Don't Forget Preventative Maintenance In the auto repair industry, we call it "preventative maintenance" for a reason. These are proactive services you can have done that will help prevent automoti ... read more

Summer is just around the corner and the weather will continue to heat up over the next few months. You may not have used your car's air conditioner too much lately, but it's about to become very important again. It will help keep you cool when it's hot and muggy outside.  Get Your A/C Summer Ready Now is the ideal time for an A/C system tune up at Fox Run Auto. Bring your car in and let our experienced auto repair technicians inspect and test the air conditioning system. We can clean the vents, replace the cabin air filter, recharge the coolant (Freon), test the thermostat, check the fans and belts, and make sure everything is running just right. Don't Overheat Yourself or Your Car If your air conditioner isn't working well, you will likely be miserable all summer long. Also, overworking your A/C can also affect the engine and cooling system. If the air ... read more

When you need automotive repairs or vehicle maintenance services, you want to work with a winning team. You want a Service Advisor you can trust to give you honest advice and accurate price estimates. You want auto technicians who can properly identify vehicle issues and perform quality repairs. You want to work with a locally owned business that is dedicated to treating people right. The Mikes and Rob In the Mid-Atlantic, Fox Run Auto is home such a winning team. This local auto shop is an independently owned and operated NAPA AutoCare Center, led by the Mikes and Rob. Owner Mike DeFino opened Fox Run Auto 25 years ago and the business has built a strong reputation for quality service with personal care ... read more