Hansen Auto Body & Automotive
1788 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 203.380.0200

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Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Important Facts Stratford Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?  Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong.  When y...
Published on: Oct 22, 2023

Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Aug 06, 2023

Check Engine Light

When your Check Engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That's perfectly understandable. That same Check Engine light could...
Published on: Mar 11, 2023

Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

{{ image('MzM4') }} Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Tech Question:I'm Alex. My Check Engine Light came on in my vehicle. I've tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked. What should ...
Published on: Dec 05, 2022

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Hansen Auto Body & Automotive In Stratford

The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard.  In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Jul 03, 2022

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Stratford drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in CT.First, if...
Published on: Apr 05, 2022