Fred
Beans is Everything Automotive. From day one, our mission has been to
meet your every automotive need. From buying and renting to towing and
servicing and everything in between, Fred Beans does it all. And we do
it all with cutting-edge technology that keeps us ahead of the
competition. When you visit us, you know your vehicle is getting the
very best treatment, and so are you! After all, we are a family
organization with family values. It all adds up to a dealership
experience unlike any other. So next time you're in need of anything
automotive, come to the family of dealerships that's everything
automotive: Fred Beans. We're excited to meet
you!
Humble
Beginnings
Fred Beans took a risk at a young age. Fueled by the desire to be a successful entrepreneur, he purchased Big Oak service station in the late 1950s with a $5,500 loan co-signed by his mother. His out-of-the-box marketing ideas and tireless work ethic brought Beans success, and a hunger for a bigger challenge. In 1972, he bought a 25-percent share of Bill Marsh Ford in Newtown, where his diligent efforts doubled business in the first year.
On February 28,
1975, Fred Beans signed the papers that gave him ownership of the J.J.
Conroy Ford dealership on Easton Road in Plumstead Township, just north
of Doylestown. Success came quickly and Beans began acquiring other
dealerships, always keeping his company's values grounded in customer
service, employee development, and community enrichment. His visionary
business philosophy has made the Fred Beans nameplate what it is today: a
family-oriented dealership group selling 23 different automotive makes,
with the Fred Beans Nissan of Limerick, Saturn of Limerick, and Nissan
of Doylestown locations being the most recent additions.
Much of this success is owed to Beans hands-on approach, even 30 years after taking ownership of his first store. Following the sentiment of not leaving his troops out in the hot sun, Beans is an approachable leader who stands beside his employees on the sales and service floors. In fact, Beans was chosen to serve with just 17 other dealer principals nationwide on the Ford Motor Company Process Improvement Steering Panel.
I enjoy coming to work each day, says Beans. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with my employees and our customers. It has always been my core belief that we are all just caretakers for future generations, and it is that which keeps me going. We are so fortunate to have so many nice customers and a great community in which to live and work.
The Fred Beans Family of Dealerships is a proud resident and participant in the community of Doylestown and Central Bucks County - we are striving to make a difference.
Beans has used his position and resources to give back to the community in a host of ways. Locally, he is the past recipient of Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce's Business Achievement Award, the Bucks County Council, Boy Scouts of America Top Scouting Award, and the Intelligencer newspapers Power
Brokers: Bucks County's 10 Most Influential
in 2000 for significant impact to the county over his lifetime.
Recently, the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships has worked with other
community leaders to adopt the towns of Bay Waveland and Bay St. Louis,
Mississippi. Both towns were ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, and thanks to
the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships they will now have a new, state of
the art daycare center. Another venue that the Fred Beans Family of
Dealerships has committed to is the James Michener Museum. An endowment
was presented to the Museum by the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships
affording the museum the ability to increase the size of the facility
and acquire additional collections. The Museum is one of the many
cultural attractions found in Bucks County that brings numerous visitors
into our area. Family, too
The Fred Beans Family of Dealerships is exactly what its name suggests, a family-owned company built with pride. Beans three daughters all hold important positions within the company and customers and employees alike agree that the entire organization feels like one big happy family.
Beth Beans Gilbert is Vice President of the
Fred Beans Family of Dealerships. Gilbert oversees operations for Fred
Beans Mitsubishi and Fred Beans Volkswagen in Devon, runs the management
company, and implements her father's vision for the corporation.
Barbara Beans manages the Fred Beans Fleet Group, a division of the
company responsible for selling vehicles to local businesses. Jennifer
Beans Keiser manages Autorent of Doylestown. Also very active in the
community, Jennifer represents the company at several Business Expos
throughout the year. She and Barbara spearhead the company's annual
Bring your Sons and Daughters to Work Day. Each year the two plan a day
of events for the children of employees. Fred
Beans is Everything
Automotive
...AutoRewards
- Complimentary PA Safety Inspection
- Complimentary Vehicle Upgrade
- Earn money towards your next purchase
- Discounts at local merchants
- Fred Beans Collision Center - a Direct-Repair facility
- Fred Beans Towing, Recovery and 24-hour Roadside Assistance
- Fred Beans Detail & Accessory Center
- AutoRent- discount car and truck rentals
- Fred Beans Parts - original manufacturer, any make with the largest inventory in the Tri-Sate area
- NAPA of Doylestown
...more Value-added Services
- Award-winning, state-of-the-art service facilities with certified technicians
- Clean, comfortable, convenient waiting areas with Kids Corner accommodations, Internet access, newspapers and magazines, TV, restrooms, beverages
- Free local shuttle service
- Convenient weekday and weekend hours at all our facilities
- Acres of cars and trucks on-site
- Shopping online 24/7 at fredbeans.com
- Luxury models
- Economical models
- First cars for teenagers
- Family vehicles for security and spaciousness
- Business and commuter models
- New, used, leases, rentals
- 23 manufacturers to choose from
- Customer Rewards Program
