Fred Beans purchases Freysinger dealerships in Mechanicsburg, collision center in New Cumberland

The Fred Beans Automotive Group on Wednesday announced that it purchased three Mechanicsburg area dealerships and one auto body shop from Freysinger Automotive.

As of Monday, Freysinger's GMC/Buick, Hyundai and Mazda dealerships that are located on the Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township are operating under the Fred Beans name. The Freysinger Body Shop is now also CARSTAR Fred Beans New Cumberland.

"We knew the Fred Beans Automotive Group was the right steward for our company, community and employees," said Garry Freysinger, who has worked in the family business for 41 years and today serves as secretary/treasurer of Freysinger Automotive. His brother, Tom Freysinger, is president and has worked for the business for 54 years. "We were not looking to sell, but the similarities between Fred and my grandfather, including a commitment to family and a passion and professionalism to succeed, gave us confidence that this sale is a positive move for the future of our dealerships."

The Fred Beans Automotive Group already operates two dealerships on the Carlisle Pike, selling Ford and Kia vehicles, as well as operating a collision center, and like Freysinger, Fred Beans is a multi-generational family business, which started in 1959. The Freysinger business started in 1924.

"We understand and appreciate the pride the Freysingers have in these Mechanicsburg dealerships and in serving this broader community," Fred Beans said. "We look forward to preserving and building on their exceptional foundation and established relationships to benefit employees, customers and surrounding partners."

With the new acquisition, Fred Beans now has 30 dealerships in the region with 21 different brands, as well as eight collision centers, two quick service locations, four rental locations, commercial truck sales and a dealer-owned parts operation, according to a news release from the company.