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

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Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Airbags in Stratford

After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn’t go off.  Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump.  The rea...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025

ICE - In Case of Emergency

Sometimes the unthinkable happens here in Stratford. There's a terrible accident, and those involved aren't able to provide our local Stratford rescuers with emergency contact information. There are p...
Published on: Jul 04, 2023

Auto Repair Ethics In

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair in Stratford. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. It's no different in the St...
Published on: Jun 22, 2022

The Hansen Auto Body & Automotive Guide to Safe Towing for Stratford Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Stratford. Too often Stratford drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with CT ...
Published on: Jul 27, 2021

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: Sep 14, 2019

Car Scent Is Good For CT Drivers?

Here’s some travel tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know, and it might keep you safer: The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their car  The governm...
Published on: Oct 02, 2018

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Oct 29, 2017