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Ronnie’s Tint and Audio





                                                        By Rick Myers

          Years ago, when someone bought a new or used car they   sure to have what you need to make your car the envy of
          were limited in the things that could be done to upgrade or   everyone.
          accessorize that vehicle. You could maybe get some stylish
          custom rims or upgrade the AM/FM radio to a fancy new   Owner Ronnie Locklear started the business in 2000 with
          one with a cassette tape player. Back then the options were   the original location on E. 2nd Street. As business grew
          somewhat limited. This is no longer the case.          and more room was needed he relocated to Fayetteville
                                                                 Road in 2005, where the business thrived for the next ten
          Ronnie’s Tint and Audio in Lumberton specializes in pro-  years. In 2015 Ronnie’s Tint and Audio relocated to their
          viding the latest and greatest accessories for your car. From   current location at 575 W. 5th Street in Lumberton.
          shiny new rims to banging audio equipment, Ronnie’s is
                                                                 Ronnie’s Tint and Audio doesn’t just specialize in cars and
                                                                 trucks. They do tint and audio systems for residential and
                                                                 commercial customers as well. There are countless homes
                                                                 and businesses around Robeson County showcasing Ron-
                                                                 nie’s work. Examples of his work can also be seen around
                                                                 Lumberton  High School, where  Ronnie  has volunteered
                                                                 and donated to the school.

                                                                 According to Ronnie his company was the first in Robe-
                                                                 son County to do one-piece rear window tint. “It used to
                                                                 be done in narrow strips on larger windows” he said. “We
                                                                 figured out how to do the larger curved back windows in
                                                                 one piece” he added.
                                                                 There are numerous other services also offered at Ronnie’s
                                                                 in addition to tinting. There are many brands and styles
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