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Fred Beans is Everything Automotive. Right from the start, our mission has been to meet your every automotive need. Whether you're looking to buy, rent, get a tow or have your vehicle serviced - and everything in between - Fred Beans does it all. And we accomplish 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 look forward to meeting you!

Learn more about exclusive features no other dealer offers:

AutoRewards, our customer program that rewards your loyalty and earns you discounts on future vehicle purchases, discounts and specials with our merchant partners, and bonuses and special events just for member.

Safe Driving Contract for families with young drivers, developed by community nonprofit CB Cares  and Fred Beans Family of Dealership. 


Humble Beginnings

Fred Beans took a risk at a young age. Fueled by the desire to be a successful entrepreneur, he purchased the 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. His unflagging hard work and uncommon business sense continued to pay off, and Beans began acquiring other dealerships. Throughout the growth of his business, he made sure that his company's values remained 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 automotive group selling 19 different auto brands through 14 dealerships in southeastern Pennsylvania. Still based in Doylestown, Bucks County, locally the automotive group also owns and operates Fred Beans Collision Center, AutoExpress of Doylestown, NAPA of Doylestown, Autorent of Doylestown and the nationally recognized Fred Beans Parts Warehouse. Beyond Doylestown are Fred Beans stores and subsidiaries in Boyertown, Berks County; Devon and West Chester, Chester County; and Limerick, Montgomery County. The wider organization includes partnerships with McCafferty Automotive in Langhorne and Mechanicsburg and New Holland Auto Group, all of which have numerous subsidiaries.


Hands-on mentor

Much of the company's colossal success is owed to the hands-on approach that Fred Beans is known for, even 35 years after taking ownership of his first store. An approachable manager, Beans leads by example, readily mentors employees and other business people, and 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."


Giving back, every day

Regarding the  special responsibility that comes with financial success, Beans has said, "I  believe we have an obligation to give?and an obligation to teach others to  give." He has used his leadership position and resources to make a difference  in his community, and has also encouraged his employees to give back to their  communities in their own ways.

Beans himself is a  past recipient of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce's Business Achievement Award, the top scouting award from  the Bucks County Council of the Boy Scouts of  America, and the Intelligencer  newspaper's "Power Brokers: Bucks County's 10 Most Influential" in 2000 for  significant impact to the county over his lifetime.

The Beans  organization maintains the Fred Beans Charitable Fund, which provides financial  support to organizations and initiatives both large and small. When Hurricane  Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships - at  Beans's urging - worked with other community leaders to adopt the towns of  Waveland and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The $113,000 raised throughout the  Beans organization wholly furnished the award-winning state-of-the-art daycare  center built by the Bucks-Mont Katrina Relief Project.

With special  concerns for recreation, families, education and children, the Beans  organization has contributed meaningfully to the James  A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, where a gallery in the  respected museum is named for the company, the Central  Bucks Family YMCA and CB Cares ,  a nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst by engaging,  empowering and linking the various community  sectors to create a healthier community with positive  attitudes, behaviors and values.


Family, too

The Fred Beans  Family of Dealerships is exactly what its name suggests, a family-owned company,  built and operated with pride. All three Beans daughters 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, vice  president of the Fred Beans Family of Dealerships, 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 sales and  deliveries of vehicles to area businesses. Jennifer Beans Keiser manages the  Autorent  division, including  Autorent of Doylestown and locations in Limerick, West Chester and  Boyertown. Also very active in the community, Jennifer represents the company  at several business expos throughout the year. Barbara and Jennifer also spearhead  the company's annual observance of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day®,  planning a day in April of meaningful, fun activities for employees and their young  visitors.


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...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
  • Internet accessible Live Chat with sales and service personnel
  • Shopping online 24/7 at FredBeans.com

...more  Customer Value

  • Luxury models
  • Economy models
  • First cars for teenagers
  • Family vehicles for security and spaciousness
  • Business and commuter models
  • New, pre-owned, leases, rentals
  • 23 manufacturers to choose from
  • AutoRewards customer loyalty program

What are our customers saying about us? 

Hear What Our Customers Have to Say

"High Caliber Employee"

Heather,

I wanted to thank you again for being so considerate to me!  Fred Beans should be happy to have an employee of your caliber!  Have a happy Valentine's Day as well. 

Respectfully,

Larry S.

*Heather is a cashier/operator at Fred Beans Ford Lincoln Mercury Mitsubishi of Doylestown.

Larry S.,Chalfont, PA

"I would recommend you..."

Good afternoon.  This is for Kerry Simmons.

Kerry:  Thank you for assisting in my search for a vehicle.  I found one and purchased yesterday.  I appreciate you time and efforts in my search.  I would recommend you, since you helped me more than others.
Thanks again.

Mark B.

"He makes you feel like family."

Dear Mr. Beans,

I am writing to you to let you know how we feel about one of your employees.  We have been customers at your Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership for three years now.  We have never been treated the way we get treated by one of your employees.

His name is Bruce Payne of the Green Team.  He goes out of his way to help us when we come in for service.

We don't know if you have an "Employee of the Month" award or not, but if you do, we feel that Bruce should get it.  If we have questions he always helps us with them.

He makes you feel like family.  When you walk through the door, he is never too busy to help.

He makes sure you are well taken care of.

I know two of your daughters also.  They are great people.  Someday I would like to meet you.

We do not take our vehicles anywhere else, but to your Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership for anything that needs to be done.  Again, we wanted you to know how feel feel about Bruce.

Yours truly,

Elsie P., John J.



Elsie P. & John J.,Plumstead, PA

"Crisp White Shirts and Dark Ties"

Dear Mr. Beans,

I want to tell you how impressed I am with your organization.  The visual appearance of your staff when you enter the building is a pleasure.  Nowhere today do you see the crisp white shirts and dark ties.  (I guess you can tell my age, but it does make for an impressive atmosphere.)

I especially want to thank Don of the Gold Team for always coordinating my appointments with my husband's cancer treatments.  It is reassuring to know the car will always be taken care of within the time frame we have.  He has the shuttle ready for us which is extremely helpful.  The girls answering the phones are very courteous and helpful, as is the shuttle driver.

Thank you for having a well-trained team who is ready to serve the customer.

Joyce S.,Service Dept. Experience

Contact Information

Fred Beans Ford Lincoln of Doylestown

876 N. Easton Road

Route 611 North & Sawmill Road

Doylestown, PA 18902
sales Sales:
877.212.1995
service Service:
877.211.3780
parts Parts:
877.211.9476

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed