BEAR AUTO REPAIR

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

At Fox Run Auto, we're all about making sure our customers feel completely comfortable, both literally and figuratively. It's all about providing the best possible automotive service experience we can for anyone who comes into our shop. Feeling Good About Your Auto Repair Decisions Above all else, we want you to feel comfortable about your auto repair decisions. Whether you are coming in for routine maintenance like an oil change, brake inspection or tire rotation or for major automotive repairs, our Service Advisors aim to treat you with the honesty, friendliness and respect that you deserve. Our priority is to inform and educate you throughout the process. This way you know exactly what the problem is with your vehicle, the specific repairs we recommend and a fair and accurate price estimate for ... read more

At Fox Run Auto, we get a lot of phone calls from people asking for repair estimates. However, it's usually not that simple. We almost always have to get a firsthand look at the vehicle before we can determine the problem and figure how what repairs need to be performed. Then, and only then, can we provide a fair and accurate price estimate to cover the specific parts and labor needed for the repair work. Just know that any time you get a sight-unseen repair estimate over the phone from an auto shop, there's a good chance it's not accurate. Fox Run Auto is all about honesty and accuracy, which is why we rarely give out quotes before the vehicle has been inspected. Depending on the problem, there are multiple types of inspections that we perform at Fox Run Auto. It's important you know the differe ... read more

Most of the time, people aren't expecting to have major automotive repairs. Life happens. Perhaps you get into an accident or it's just an older car. Sometimes, things go wrong and there's just no way to predict it.  Your Bear Auto Repair Experts The good news is that Fox Run Auto is here to help with all your Mid-Atlantic auto repair needs. You can count on our ASE Certified Technicians and experienced Service Advisors to provide you with the repairs you need and the customer service approach you deserve. We will walk you through every step of the process from inspection to a detailed, accurate and fair repair estimate. We'll provide all the information you need to make sound automotive repair decisions.  When you do choose to have us make the repairs, you can be sure the job will be done right. And ... read more

It should go without saying that your car's brakes are very important. They enable your vehicle to slow down and come to a stop, sometimes very suddenly in an emergency situation. The better condition your brakes are in, the safer you and your passengers will be. At Fox Run Auto, we get asked all the time how much it will cost for someone to replace their brakes. A driver will hear some squeaking, screeching or squealing and automatically assume the brakes have gone bad. The answer is not that simple because there are a lot of factors to consider, and it's not always the brakes that are the problem. Let's take a look at some of the different factors that come into play when talking about brake inspection, brake repair and brake replacement. Different Brake Parts Your car's brakes are made up of multiple components that all serve different functions. You have the brake pads ... read more