Beans Talk

The Beans Bronco helps mark 50 years of the Fred Beans Automotive Group with appearances at Peddler’s Village this summer and planned stops in the coming months throughout the region.

Doylestown, Pa. - Fred Beans moved his family to Doylestown 50 years ago this August, shortly after purchasing Mel Harris Ford in Doylestown in April 1975. To commemorate not only 50 years in business, but the growth of the Fred Beans Automotive Group in the Greater Philadelphia Region, a special Beans Bronco has hit the road. The community is invited to follow its journey and snap a few pictures with…

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...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly growing in popularity. With impressive environmental benefits, cost savings, and cutting-edge features, EVs are a great alternative to traditional gas-powered cars. In the Philly Metro area, now is the right time to make the switch to an electric vehicle.

​Flemington, NJ. - Fred Beans Hyundai of Flemington has been named a 2025 Hyundai Dealer of the Year, a prestigious recognition reserved for the top 100 Hyundai dealers worldwide based on performance the previous year. Of those elite dealerships, just 23 are located in the United States, placing Fred Beans Hyundai of Flemington among the highest-performing Hyundai dealers nationally.

“This year, Hyundai Motor Company is awarding the top 100 dealers worldwide, and we’re thrilled to share that 23 Hyundai Motor America dealers have earned a place on this elite list...

Doylestown, Pa. – Fred Beans Automotive Group recently presented the inaugural Marc Kulp Memorial Scholarship to Payton McGarry, a senior studying automotive service technology at the Technical College High School Brandywine Campus. McGarry became a clear choice for the scholarship, demonstrating her passion for the automotive industry through her resume, multiple recommendations and scholarship application.

​Two Fred Beans CARSTAR locations - Boyertown and Mechanicsburg - have received the Pinnacle Performer Award from the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN). This prestigious recognition places them among the top 5% of collision repair facilities nationwide, based on rigorous on-site evaluations.

“Out of hundreds of collision centers across the U.S., only four CARSTAR locations earned this elite honor in 2025—and two are owned and operated by Fred Beans,” said Michael Coia, operations director of Fred Beans Automotive Group.

​Flemington, NJ. - Fred Beans Hyundai of Flemington has earned recognition as a top-performing Hyundai dealership with a Hyundai Board of Excellence award. This prestigious national program acknowledges top dealerships and honors their excellence in sales, service, customer care and more. This is the first time Fred Beans Hyundai of Flemington has received a Board of Excellence award.

“This award reflects a truly outstanding year for us—not just in hitting our objectives with the manufacturer, but in delivering great customer experiences,” said Ryan Ofner

​Two Fred Beans CARSTAR locations - Boyertown and Mechanicsburg - have received the Pinnacle Performer Award from the Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN). This prestigious recognition places them among the top 5% of collision repair facilities nationwide, based on rigorous on-site evaluations.

“Out of hundreds of collision centers across the U.S., only four CARSTAR locations earned this elite honor in 2025—and two are owned and operated by Fred Beans,” said Michael Coia, operations director of 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.

Abington, Pa. – More than 60 Scouts from Cub Scout Packs in the Washington District recently competed in the Pinewood Derby held at Fred Beans Honda of Abington. A new location for this year’s race, the Fred Beans dealership provided a fitting setting for the miniature car race and additional STEM activities for young racers and their families to explore the scientific principles of automotive engineering.

As the host, Fred Beans Automotive Group also provided trophies and t-shirts for participants.