Raffee's Auto Shop

'Tis the Season (Tires)

We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather ...

Published on: Jul 05, 2026

What to Do in Case of an Accident in Henderson

Screeching tires, crunching metal – it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Henderson, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and kn...

Published on: Jun 28, 2026

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more...

Published on: Jun 21, 2026

For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)

Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail wit...

Published on: Jun 14, 2026

Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Henderson

A lot of people get custom wheels in Henderson. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

Automotive Tips from Raffee's Auto Shop: Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Raffee's Auto Shop when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item...

Published on: May 31, 2026

DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)

A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of...

Published on: May 24, 2026

Automotive Tips from Raffee's Auto Shop: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt

The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Henderson.An o...

Published on: May 17, 2026