Doylestown, Pa. - The Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center (PDC) was recently honored by Ford Motor Company for repeatedly rising to the top as the leading wholesale provider of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts nationally.

​Harry Van Houten, director of the Fred Beans Parts Distribution Center, and Mick Padgeon, associate director, recently visited Ford Motor Company headquarters, where he was recognized on behalf of the PDC and Fred Beans Automotive Group for several achievements in Ford parts sales.

Doylestown, Pa. – Fred Beans Automotive Group is once again offering Veterans Day specials on automotive services, including a free oil change, to both active and retired members of the U.S. military. The offers are valid throughout the day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Fred Beans Veterans Day Specials include:

• Free oil change and filter
• 20% off labor for automotive services up to $150
• Doubled military rebate up to $1,000 on new vehicle purchases, which vary by manufacturer

Fred Beans Automotive Group is a longtime participant. Since the launch of Driving Away the Cold in 2008, the Doylestown-based dealer has donated tens of thousands of coats to area children in need.

Fred Beans acquires Bergey’s Tire & Auto Service Center in Doylestown for new Commercial Truck Center

Fred Beans Automotive Group has expanded its operations in Doylestown, Pa., with the purchase of Bergey’s Tire & Auto Service Center, which will soon be converted into a Fred Beans Commercial Truck Center. Following renovations, the anticipated opening is late 2027.

 

Fred Beans Automotive Group participates in Ford’s Summer of Community Impact, hosts 9 blood drives in one month

Fred Beans Automotive Group held 9 blood drives in July as part of Ford Motor Company’s “Ford Building Together - Summer of Community Impact” campaign to mark America’s 250th birthday. To celebrate in a meaningful way, Ford tapped 250 total dealerships, 9 of which are owned and operated by Fred Beans, to choose among a handful of charities to support. Fred Beans Automotive Group selected the American Red Cross because of its longstanding relationship with the nonprofit.

Fred Beans Automotive Group earns eighth consecutive
‘Best Places to Work’ award 

Doylestown, Pa. –  Fred Beans Automotive Group has earned its eighth Best Places to Work recognition from the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Doylestown-based company first participated in the contest in 2019 and has since secured a spot annually among the Greater Philadelphia Region’s Best Places to Work.

Fred Beans Ford’s Chris Gilbert Completes Ford Rising Leaders Program

Doylestown, Pa. – Ford Motor Company recently held a graduation ceremony in Michigan for participants in its Rising Leaders training program. Chris Gilbert, who has worked to grow the Mobile Service operations for Fred Beans Ford dealerships, was among the graduates. He was one of only 20 participants from across the U.S. to complete the year-long program.

Fred Beans Automotive Group participates in Special Olympics Airlift, transports New Jersey Tennis Team to Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

Trenton, N.J. - Fred Beans Automotive Group recently participated in the Textron Aviation Special Olympics Airlift, transporting the New Jersey Special Olympics Tennis Team to and from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. This is the third year Fred Beans Automotive Group has participated in the event, covering all operating expenses for the flights.

Fred Beans and Beth Beans Gilbert Share Tips on Building a Family Legacy in Auto Retail

The Car Dealership Guy recently interviewed three families in automotive retail - the Beans family being one of them - to share tips for building legacies while maintaining relationships.

Doylestown, Pa. – Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown is now a Ford Pro Top 50 Volume Dealer in back to back years, 2024 and 2025. The dealership recently accepted two plaques, one for each year.

Cynthia Dobbins, commercial business manager in the NY/Philadelphia Market for Ford Pro, participated in the award presentation and commended the Ford Doylestown team for receiving the top 50 Volume Dealer award ranking in 2024 at #18 and again in 2025, moving up in the ranks to # 6 in the nation.