Posted on 4/14/2021
Hopefully Uncle Sam treated you well with a good tax return this year. Between that and the stimulus payments, you may find yourself with a little extra money. You could spend it on something frivolous, or you could it invest it in your car. You depend on your vehicle(s) every day. And, with the world opening back up for business, you may need to use your car more this year. Kids are back in school, offices are reopening and summer is coming. A fun road trip may be long overdue for your family! Keep Your Car Running Right You need your car to be working well, especially if you are planning to drive it more in the coming months. When is the last time you had your oil changed or tires rotated? Are your brakes due for an inspection or servicing? Are there major repairs you have been putting off because you haven't really been using your vehicle that much in the past year? Vehicle Inspection ... read more
Posted on 2/3/2021
Your brakes are important every day of the year, but they are extra important in the winter months. You need a healthy brake system that is working properly to help you stop and slow down when road conditions aren't ideal and visibility on Northern Delaware roads is often compromised with rain, fog, mist, sleet or snow. In addition, the wet roads, road salt, ice and other grease and debris can accumulate under your car as you drive in the winter. This can gunk up the brake system and cause issues. Professional Brake Inspection and Service Now is a good time to get your brakes checked by a local automotive repair specialist. If you are in the Northern Delaware area, Fox Run Auto is here to help with all your brake service needs. Brake Service Specials Be sure and visit our Specials page to download our m ... read more
Posted on 1/13/2021
Many of us make New Year's resolutions at the beginning of each year. This is a great time to motivate yourself to try something new or take care of something that you've been putting off for awhile. After the insanity that was 2020, we're hoping 2021 starts getting a little more back to normal again. Automotive Resolutions One of those resolutions you might want to make is to take better care of your car. Whether it's your dependable daily driver or a special vehicle you only use occasionally, it needs regular automotive services. Preventative maintenance procedures like oil changes, tire rotations, transmission services, brake services, wheel alignments and fluid checks are all important to keep your vehicle healthy. Routine maintenance can also help prevent major problems from developing—we're talking about automotive problems that will be much more expensive to rep ... read more
Posted on 12/16/2020
Many people might assume that a smaller local automotive repair shop like Fox Run Auto doesn't have the same technology or resources as the car dealerships. That assumption would be wrong. We actually utilize some truly state-of-the-art technology every day at our shop. Through these precise and advanced tools, we are able to enhance the capabilities of our experienced ASE Certified automotive technicians. The Best of Both Worlds At Fox Run Auto, we bring you the best of both worlds. We use high-tech equipment AND practical knowledge that can only come from years of experience working on vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Today's cars, trucks and SUVs are extremely advanced with intricate computer systems and electronic components. This is where the modern ... read more
Posted on 11/18/2020
Vehicle inspections are very important to what we do at Fox Run Auto. They allow our technicians and diagnosticians to identify potential automotive problems for our customers. They enable us to provide more accurate repair recommendations and price estimates. Above all else, they ensure we are able to get the job done right by eliminating guesswork. Determining the Specific Problem(s) If you call an automotive shop and they give you a quote over the phone, they really are just guessing what work needs to be done based on what you are able to tell them. You think you might have transmission problems, but perhaps it's really an engine issue and the shop won't know that until they actually see the vehicle in person and can determine the specific damage. I ... read more