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

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How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. That’s understandable because today’s tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

5 Tips for Buying Used in Stratford

Here are 5 tips from Hansen Auto Body & Automotive for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the vehicl...
Published on: May 20, 2024

10 Overlooked Services - Let Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Take Care of Them For You

Let’s talk about automotive service schedules.  And particularly, the scheduled services that are sometimes forgotten. We have a list of 10 service items that are often overlooked.  T...
Published on: Apr 11, 2024

Emergency Items for Your Vehicle

Emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So, you may always want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car and a travel kit tailor...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024

Simple Answers from Hansen Auto Body & Automotive in Stratford : Severe Service

{{ image('MzQ1') }} Question:What is a severe service maintenance schedule?Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Answer:When I was a kid in Stratford, Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for church a...
Published on: Feb 12, 2024

The Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Guide to Recommended Intervals

Most Stratford drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and sa...
Published on: Sep 06, 2023

Busted In Stratford: The Maintenance Free Myth

{{ image('MzAw') }} Quality surveys report fewer problems with new Stratford cars than ever before. So does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free?Back when cars spent more time ...
Published on: Jul 31, 2023