Beans Talk

Fred Beans Automotive Group is now a seven-time recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award. This year, Fred Beans placed third among the select group of “extra-large” organizations (those with 300+ employees) honored.

The Doylestown-based automotive group has earned the Best Places to Work award every year since initially entering the contest in 2019. However, founder Fred Beans has long understood that the company would only ever be as good as its people. His focus on the Fred Beans team has helped him steadily grow the Fred Beans Automotive Group...

Fred Beans Automotive Group Today Operates Eight Ford Dealerships

Photo Caption - From left to right: Fred Beans Automotive COO Chris Gilbert with Andrew Frick and Fred Beans Automotive Group Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert and Fred Beans

Doylestown, Pa. - Fred Beans, founder and president of Fred Beans Automotive Group, purchased his first dealership in 1975 - a Ford dealership in Doylestown. Fifty years later, that dealership remains the heart of the Fred Beans organization. This is where Beans has his office and walks the floor, greeting customers and handing out his personal cell.

Photo Caption: Fred Beans Automotive Group Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert presents funding through the company’s participation in the Pennsylvania EITC Program to Bucks County Community College Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations Karen O’Donnell.

Doylestown, Pa. – Through its annual participation in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, Fred Beans Automotive Group has contributed $3.5 million to local organizations that provide scholarships, educational services and innovative school programs.

​Brian Boger, partner at Bike Works, LLC, accepts a sponsorship contribution from Fred Beans Automotive Group, presented by Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert.

Bike Works p/b Fred Beans Cycling Team Returns for 2025 Season

Doylestown, Pa. - The Fred Beans Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of the Fred Beans Automotive Group, has renewed its sponsorship of the Bike Works p/b (powered by) Fred Beans Elite Cycling Team. The Fred Beans organization has been the team’s title sponsor since 2015.

The Fred Beans Automotive Group will sell cars for a good cause this holiday season. Starting Black Friday, Nov. 29, through the end of the year, Fred Beans will donate to a food bank with every vehicle sold. To make an impact in the fight against hunger, the automotive group has set an ambitious goal for its dealerships to sell 4,000 vehicles. Beans anticipates meeting this goal will fund 100,000 meals - double the meals funded last year through a similar year-end campaign.

“This is the time to buy a new car or truck,” said Beth Beans Gilbert, vice…

Mechanicsburg, Pa. - The Fred Beans Automotive Group has purchased three Mechanicsburg dealerships and one auto body shop from Freysinger Automotive. As of Monday, Oct. 28, Freysinger’s GMC/Buick, Hyundai and Mazda dealerships are operating under the Fred Beans name, and the Freysinger Body Shop is CARSTAR Fred Beans New Cumberland.

“We knew the Fred Beans Automotive Group was the right steward for our company, community and employees,” said Garry Freysinger...

The Fred Beans Automotive Group is once again offering Veterans Day discounts on automotive services, including a free oil change, to both retired and active military personnel. The discounts extend over three days: Friday, Nov. 8; Saturday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Nov. 11.

In addition to a free oil change and a filter, the Fred Beans Automotive Group is offering a discount of 20 percent off any service bill and doubling the military rebate following the purchase of a new vehicle. The rebates vary by manufacturer.

Bucks County Towing, a division of the Fred Beans Automotive Group, has received top recognition from AAA for overall excellence in roadside assistance. Towing Manager Anthony Camillo recently accepted the Gold award on behalf of his team at a AAA national event. The award names Bucks County Towing as a top service provider on the East Coast.

“This award represents our commitment to customer satisfaction,” said Camillo. “Our priority is communication; we aim to keep customers informed...

The new location puts a focus on innovation while highlighting sustainability

Fred Beans, president of Fred Beans Automotive Group, takes the lead at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with managers and staff members.

Fred Beans Volkswagen of Doylestown held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 26 to officially open its dealership designed to enhance the sales and service experience.