Do you know the current cell phone usage laws while driving? Because cell phones are such a daily part of our lives, people are getting more comfortable using their phone while driving. And while the statistics are showing that just because we are getting used to having this technology at our fingertips, it has not […]
If your bumper is like so many of ours, then it has some dings and dents in them, after all, it’s what they’re built to withstand. And while it’s true, the bumper does protect the rest of the vehicle against more serious damage, your bumper needs to be taken care of too. So if you […]
There isn’t really a storm damage season, as really any weather in any season can damage our vehicles, but with snow and hail and dead tree branches making a nice trifecta for car damage, here are some important things to remember if your car is on the receiving end of any type of damage. If […]
The last thing you want to start researching or asking about or wondering in the middle of an accident is “What do I do now? Who fixes my car? How do I pay for this? Who is responsible for paying for this? How do I contact my insurance company?” If you can remember only one […]
The car seat laws in Pennsylvania have recently been updated and here’s what’s new: Infants under the age of two must be placed in a rear-facing restraint in the car’s back seat. After your child turns two, you can transition him/her to a forward-facing restraint provided s/he exceeds the rear-facing seat manufacturer’s height and weight […]
What are your rights as consumer if you are ever in an auto accident? You want to know what your rights are if you are in an accident BEFORE you need to know! Being in an accident is scary and can be daunting, dealing with insurance companies and getting your car fixed, so before you […]
The Fred Beans Family of Dealerships is proud to announce that our team at CARSTAR Mechanicsburg has won the Nationwide Insurance Showmanship of Excellence award for 2018! We are proud to be among the 9 shops in the country out of the 4,900 who won! The award cannot be applied for, it is through a […]
In the state of Pennsylvania, it’s illegal to text while you’re driving. Yet the problem of texting and driving still plagues the state. To help spread the word about the dangers of texting while driving, we at Fred Beans have put together this informative guide. On this page, we’ll show drivers in the areas of […]
If you are ever in an accident chances are that you will need a rental car while your vehicle is getting repaired. Do you know if your insurance covers the cost of the rental? Are you prepared for the extra cost? Is the rental car reimbursement coverage something you should add to your policy? Does […]
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, […]