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About Hansel Honda in Petaluma, CA

The Hansel family has a long history in the transportation business that began five generations ago in 1851 when Joseph Hansel founded Hansel Pioneer Carriage. Among his many successes in business was his patent for the Hansel Buggy. His son, Walter started his career in transportation selling bicycles. In 1899 he made the switch to selling a relatively new transportation machine, the automobile. By 1901 he opened the doors to the very first Cadillac dealership in California. Hansel and Ortman was the first auto dealership to bear the family name.

Walter C. HanselWalter's son, the late Walter C. Hansel, opened his first auto center in 1946. By 1961 the family settled into Santa Rosa, California and Walter purchased Bishop Ford from Santa Rosa's former mayor Robert Bishop. Walter made the decision to name the store Bishop Hansel Ford so that customers familiar with looking for Bishop Ford wouldn't become confused if they didn't see the name Bishop. The Ford store was located in downtown Santa Rosa on the site that is occupied today by Macy's at The Plaza.

In 1975, Walter moved the store to 3075 Corby Avenue and renamed the business Hansel Ford. The new store with the Hansel name was one of the first auto centers on what is now known as the Corby Auto Row. Today's Hansel Ford Lincoln Mercury has Justin Hansel, the fifth generation to carry on the Hansel family automotive tradition, as its General Manager.

The leadership of the Hansel Group is in the hands of father and son, Henry and Justin Hansel. Under their guidance they have built the organization into eight auto center locations representing twelve automobile manufacturers.

Each of the Hansel Auto Centers is well known for their achievements in customer satisfaction at every level within the auto dealerships, from sales to service and parts the Hansel Auto Centers place the customer first.



About Petaluma's Hansel Honda - Corte Madera & Santa Rosa Area Honda Dealer

Hansel Honda is proud to serve the Petaluma region, and neighboring Santa Rosa, Corte Madera, and Napa, with quality Honda vehicles and used cars. With models like the Accord, Fit, Pilot, Civic, CRV, Element, Odyssey, Insight, CR-Z and FIT, we have something for every taste and every need. Come visit us to see our vehicles and take one for a test drive.

If you're looking for Petaluma used cars, we can assist you there as well. Visit our inventory page to see the large collection of pre-owned vehicles to select from including used cars, trucks and SUVs.

Hansel Honda is not just a good choice as your Petaluma, CA Honda dealership, we also provide a full line of services dedicated to our California customers. From car repair and service performed by expert mechanics, to OEM Honda auto parts, to car loan and financing assistance, Hansel Honda is the smart choice for your next vehicle, or other automotive needs.

Come in and say "hi"! We're located at 1310 Auto Center Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952, or you can call us at (800) 229-8611. We look forward to taking care of all your automotive needs.

Hear What Our Customers Have to Say

"Jerry McCoy in Service"

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT HANSEL HONDA. THEY HAVE A SERVICE MAN I DEAL WITH NAMED JERRY MCCOY, WHO IS REALLY FANTASTIC TO DEAL WITH. ALL THEIR STAFF IS REALLY GOOD TO DEAL WITH. THEY TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY. YOU FEEL REALLY CONFIDENT WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR CAR SERVICED THERE, THAT IT'S DONE RIGHT. IT'S IN GOOD HANDS.

Paul T.

Petaluma


Paul T,Petaluma

"Exceeded my expectations"

I DIDN'T HAVE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT THE GUY, JEFF, SAID HE WOULD FIT ME IN AND THAT MY SERVICE WOULD TAKE THREE HOURS. IT WAS DONE IN ONE HOUR AND 20 MINUTES. THEY JUST EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.

Gregory G

Sonoma


Gregory G,Sonoma

"They are just excellent!"

THEY ARE JUST EXCELLENT, ALL AROUND, FROM THE CASHIERS TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS. I ACTUALLY DRIVE 45 MINUTES, INSTEAD OF 5 MINUTES TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER, JUST TO GO TO THEM.

Bret G.

Santa Rosa


Bret G,Santa Rosa

"We have a relationship!"

THEY ARE ALWAYS VERY QUICK TO COME OUT AND HELP ME. I DON'T HAVE TO WAIT. I SEE THE SAME PEOPLE EVERY TIME AND WE HAVE A RELATIONSHIP. THEY ALWAYS HAVE THE CAR READY WHEN THEY SAY THEY WILL HAVE THE CAR READY.

Ethelinda L.

San Rafael

 

Ethelinda L.,San Rafael

"Danise in Service"

WHEN I GO THERE, THE YOUNG LADY THAT I GO TO, DANISE, IS VERY POLITE AND NICE. I TRUST HER JUDGEMENT. WHEN I PULL UP, SHE COMES OUT AND GREETS ME AND WHEN THE PAPER IS ALL WRITTEN UP, SHE SHOWS ME WHERE THE LOUNGE AND COFFEE IS. SHE DOES A REALLY GREAT JOB.

James I.

Petaluma


James I,Petaluma

"Accomodating and Professional"

THEY WERE ACCOMMODATING. THEY GAVE ME INFORMATION THAT WAS ACCURATE, EXCELLENT, AND QUICK. THE INDIVIDUALS, FROM THE PERSON WHO TOOK MY KEYS, TO THE GENTLEMAN WHO WAS OFFERING FRESH COOKIES, WERE ALL FRIENDLY. THEY WERE GENUINE AND CARING. THEY WERE CONCERNED WITH MY NEEDS. THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL.

Mary F.

Sonoma


Mary F,Sonoma

"I think I will be going there!"

THEY ARE NOT THE CLOSEST HONDA DEALERSHIP TO ME, BUT THEY WERE ABLE TO FIT ME IN WHEN I NEEDED SERVICE. EVERYONE WAS SUPER NICE AND GREAT. I THINK I WILL KEEP GOING THERE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS A LITTLE BIT OF A DRIVE.

David W.

Santa Rosa


David W,Santa Rosa

"Great service department!"

I Love Hansel Honda And The People There. They Are Fantastic. They Have Never Tried To Sell Me Service I Don't Need, Are Respectful Of My Time, And Competitively Priced. Hansel Must Be A Great Place To Work, Because In The 6 Years I Have Owned My Accord, I Have Interacted With The Same People Over And Over Again. If Every Honda Dealer Was Like This One, No One Would Ever Go Anywhere Else.

Clair G.,Petaluma

Contact Information

Hansel Honda

1310 Auto Center Dr.

Petaluma, CA 94952
sales Sales:
1-877-398-1909
service Service:
1-877-398-1911
parts Parts:
1-877-398-1912
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