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About Fred Beans

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!..

Just take a look at all we have to offer:



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 Saturn of Doylestown, Saturn of Limerick, 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.


...AutoRewards

  • Complimentary Lifetime PA State Safety Inspection
  • Complimentary Vehicle Upgrade
  • Earn money towards your next purchase
  • Discounts at local merchants


...more Automotive Services

  • Fred Beans Collision Center - a Direct-Repair facility
  • Fred Beans Towing, Recovery and 24-hour Roadside Assistance
  • Fred Beans Detail & Accessory Center
  • Autorent - discount 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


...more Customer Value

  • 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

Hear What Our Customers Have to Say

"A First Impression"

Thank you for building such a knowledgeable and gracious team at Fred Beans VW in Devon.  My daughter purchased a 2007 Rabbit in Thousand Oaks, CA, and returned home last month and needed to do everything required by Pennsylvania to transfer registrations, including an inspection.

From my contact with Mercedes, who is friendly, confident, and a true ambassador for you, and who followed up with a personal phone call, to Mercedes (again) and Phil who came to my rescue when I cut my finger on a stray piece of metal in the new restroom (it has been taken care of).  I may actually join your AutoRewards program!  I believe it was Ryan who washed my car and then volunteered to remove my California plate from the front of the car while we chatted about California.  Then, Donna came running out because I left my Starbucks on her desk.

All considered, my first impression of your dealership is wonderful and I will be happy to tell as many people as I know.  Your client waiting room is cheerful, and I used your wireless service.  Now I know I can drink coffee and eat popcorn while I wait; however, the car was ready and waiting within the estimated time.

Thank you, Fred Beans and the team at Fred Beans Volkswagen.

Nan P. K.,Wayne, PA

"A Company that Cares and Values Their Customers"

I walked into this dealer three years ago and it was by far, one of the best decisions I have ever made.  No matter why or when I walk in the door, the service and attention is above and beyond excellent.  It is nice doing business with a company that really cares and values their customers.

Elizabeth M.,Internet Customer

"I will strongly recommend the dealership to anyone that asks."

Greg,

I'd like to thank Fred Beans Volkswagen and make special note of the help I received from Tony DiStephano and Ellen Tiger, related to service work done this week on our Jetta.  There was an issue with the transmission where it was unclear where the responsibility lied - with Fred Beans or with me.  Ellen worked with me to outline exactly what was wrong and acted as my advocate with Tony.  Tony and I went back and forth on the issue and ultimately he accepted responsibility for the repairs.  Honestly, I was surprised and very grateful.

He said he wanted to keep my business.  Well, he and Fred Beans will do just that and I will strongly recommend the dealership to anyone that asks.  They are a credit to the Fred Beans team.  I can't thank them and the entire dealership enough.

I'll see the team again in a few months when I'm ready to purchase a car for my daughter.

Mike K.,Internet Customer

"Superior Service and Courtesy On A Frustrating Morning"

Dear Greg,

By way of introduction, I leased a beautiful VW Beetle convertible last spring from Rich Morris.  Another, very special guy!

Late Monday night, on September 8th, I had a flat tired, so I called VW Roadside Assist and they dispatched 24/7 Road Service.  They arrived within an hours time and couldn't find the tool to remove the VW emblem from the tire wheel cover (eventually used a screw) then proceeded to remove the tire, replace it with a spare, and place the damaged tires & tools back into my trunk... not carefully!

The next day, I dropped my car off locally for the tire to be repaired.  After the repair, they could not remove the spare due to the fact that the wheel key lock was missing.  I called 24/7 from this location, and they said "everything was put back in the car in the wheel well 'somewhere'".  I then drove home to see if it was anywhere in my driveway, with no luck.

I came back to the office, called your Service Department and spoke with Mike Vinciguerra.  Mike suggested that I could bring the car in and he would be able to help me.  When I arrived, he immediately called your Parts Department and your technician Phil Culler arrived on the spot with the #1 wheel key lock that my repair shop needed to remove the spare.  Of course, this was from Phil's personal tools and he could not give it to me.  He did, however, offer to check for me to see if they had a spare in the size that I needed.  He came back quickly with an extra #1 wheel key!  He saved the day!

Later that same day, a neighbor who had been waiting with me for 24/7 found the #1 wheel key in the street (not where 24/7 was supposed to return it!!) and had placed it on a bench near my house.  Of course, I will be returning the key to Phil when I bring my car in for inspection on Friday, September 12th.

I wanted you to know that your representatives, especially Rich and Alex (who said hello and really "remembered" me as I passed by his office), and now Mike and Phil, have given me superior service and courtesy at what had begun as a very frustrating morning.  They are to be congratulated for their "personal" caring as I was taking hours from work to correct the problem and time was of the essence.  And, I was definitely running out of patience.

Again, my kudos to your "guys and gals" at Fred Beans VW of Devon.  It is always a pleasure to return where "service" and smiles are the priority.  This is wonderful!

Carolyn K.,Internet Customer

Contact Information

Fred Beans Volkswagen

315 West Lancaster Ave.

Devon, PA 19333
workSales:
800.580.7214
serviceService:
888.856.7657

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Thursday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Friday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Saturday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
  • Sunday: Closed