Fred Beans CARSTAR repairs more vehicles each year that have been damaged by snow or ice than in any other driving conditions. The months between October and February are some of the most dangerous months for driving. We wanted you to have the right safety information so you can stay safe on the roads this year, […]
If you’ve lived in the Northeast for any amount of time then you know that we are headed into that time of year when the deer are out and, seemingly, gunning for our cars. And, of course, they like to run out in front of our cars at dusk and dark, lessening our visibility and […]
Oftentimes we stop reviewing our car insurance policies unless we purchase a new car, and then we really shop rates and not our policy. It’s important to consider how much coverage you have and what your policy covers in case of an accident as your needs change. Taking a look at your policy can save […]
Last year 3,500 people died and over 390,000 people were been injured due to distracted driving. Thousands of lives lost, families broken and people hurt because of sending texts, checking emails, eating or drinking in the car and really doing anything other than driving. The worst part of the statistic, other than it’s incremental rise […]
If you’re in an auto accident and have damage that needs to be repaired or a part that needs to be replaced, you may assume that the repairs will be done with parts straight from the manufacturer, but if you’re filing an insurance claim then this may not be the case. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) […]
Driving in the snow can be dangerous but the snow itself alerts drivers to this danger. We see it snowing and slow down, take turns carefully and even avoid driving if possible. With black ice, however, we don’t always see the ice, which is what makes it more hazardous because we aren’t alerted to the […]
According to the DMV, 2/3 of all deer-vehicle collisions occur during the months of October, November and December. This is the time of year when deer breed and when they travel the most. Daily deer activity is highest at dawn and dusk, which often is the highest time of travel for motor-vehicle commuters. Deer travel […]
If there comes a day when your car is damaged by the weather, then this is a blog you’ll be happy you’ve read. We talked to our pro’s at CARSTAR in Doylestown, Steve Kohut (General Manager) and Anna Reif (Office Manager). These two have seen it all when it comes to collision, and we’ve picked […]
Between the seasons changing, news of Harvey and a looming Irma, and fires in the west, it has us asking about how to protect our vehicles and what to do if they get damaged from the weather? We interviewed the General Manager, Steve Kohut, from CARSTAR in Doylestown and their Office Manager, Anna Reif. They’ve […]
At Fred Beans we work hard to meet all of your automotive needs. Which is why in addition to sales, we offer service, detailing, and even collision repair in the event that you are ever in an accident. And if you are ever in an accident we are here to help get you back on […]