UNC Charlotte

704Tint brings an auto repair shop to Charlotte, North Carolina, just steps from UNC Charlotte. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UNC Charlotte students and Charlotte residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Charlotte, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Charlotte. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Charlotte.

A neighborhood bike shop, Charlotte Recyclery serves the campus community around UNC Charlotte in Charlotte. Like a lot of small businesses around UNC Charlotte, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Charlotte, North Carolina its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Charlotte has to offer. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Charlotte.