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CV Joints: What Are They?

posted on 7/19/2017 10:18:13 AM

Many of the vehicles on the road today are front-wheel-drive; for FWD vehicles, the standard way to get torque from the car’s transmission to the front wheels is via CV (constant-velocity) joints. Many of the vehicles on the road today are front-wheel-drive; for FWD vehicles, the standard way to get torque from the car’s transmission to the front wheels is via CV (constant-velocity) joints. Rear-wheel-drive vehicles use a U-joint at the front and rear of the driveshaft, but a conventional U-j...

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors After Hurricane Matthew

posted on 7/19/2017 10:17:16 AM

It wasn’t that long ago that Hurricane Matthew blew through and dumped torrential rain and high winds on Eastern North Carolina. The damage was substantial...thousands of people were made homeless, the Tar River, Lumber River and Neuse river were all far out of their banks, and Lumberton, Princeville, Fair Bluff, Kinston and other smaller communities were underwater for days on end. While state and federal emergency management are certainly a big help in a situation like this, it’s neighbors ...

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Careful On Those Autumn Drives!

posted on 7/19/2017 10:16:21 AM

You’re out for a nice autumn drive, taking in the fall colors…but you need to be careful! Why? After a rain, a layer of dead leaves on the payment can be downright treacherous and slippery. The water helps the leaves begin to decompose, making them a little slimy and slick on the underside. That, along with a film of water and a smooth blacktop surface, can be a recipe for trouble. Here are some suggestions for driving on leaf-covered roadways in the fall months: --Keep an eye on the road ahe...

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Winter's Here...Are You Ready with Winter Tires?

posted on 7/19/2017 10:15:45 AM

You know that we can get some serious winter weather here in North Carolina, even if only for a short time. Are your tires up to the job, if we get a few inches of snow on the ground? If they’re all-season tires, the answer to that is probably “no.” All-season tires are a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. They offer low noise, good road manners, handling and ride quality and good traction on dry or wet pavement. Unfortunately, once the snow flies and piles up, all-season tires tend to los...

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Battery and Brakes -- A Big Part of Winter Preparedness

posted on 7/19/2017 10:14:50 AM

You step on the brake pedal and your car stops. You turn the ignition key and your car starts. Two pretty basic things that we take for granted. Your brakes and battery, however, are even more important in winter weather. Brakes…well, that’s kind of obvious. If you’re driving on snow or slush, your car’s braking and steering performance are already going to be compromised. It just makes sense to get a running jump at winter conditions by making sure that your brakes are in good shape before...

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A Look At Black's Jacksonville Store

posted on 7/19/2017 10:13:39 AM

Black's has 37 locations across North and South Carolina -- here's a little closer look at our Jacksonville store!

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It's the Little (and Not So Little) Things

posted on 7/19/2017 10:12:54 AM

You know you can come to Black's for oil changes, brake repair and alignments...but did you know about some of the other services we offer?

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A Look at the Goodyear Wrangler AT/S

posted on 1/20/2017 2:29:55 PM

The light truck and SUV segment is so popular with today's drivers, and the Goodyear Wrangler AT/S is a great choice for your truck!

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Integrity!

posted on 12/9/2016 5:12:28 PM

Dear Orlando -- Nearly 14 years ago I brought a car in for "squeaking brakes." Your people came out and said, "We just blew the brake dust out and you'll be fine!" they could have replaced the brakes at over $100.00, and I'd have paid in full, not even knowing the difference. I said to myself, "I'm going back to Black!!!" Integrity! Today I brought my 2012 Chrysler 200 in for the same problem, squeaking brakes backing out of the garage. With nearly 50,000 miles o...

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Testimonial - Michael Mabe

posted on 11/28/2016 3:22:32 PM

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to the fine people at Black's Tire. My wife and I went to pick our son up from Camp Geiger for Thanksgiving and on the way back we had a blow out just passed Exit 228. I think his name was Jason helped us get a rollback to take us to his shop in Whiteville, NC. We had 4 new tires put on in no time and on our way.Can't say enough about our great they are, treated us like we had done busniess all of our lives with them. What really floored me was they DID NOT over pri...

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CV Joints: What Are They?

Neighbors Helping Neighbors After Hurricane Matthew

Careful On Those Autumn Drives!

Winter's Here...Are You Ready with Winter Tires?

Battery and Brakes -- A Big Part of Winter Preparedness

A Look At Black's Jacksonville Store

It's the Little (and Not So Little) Things

A Look at the Goodyear Wrangler AT/S

Integrity!

Testimonial - Michael Mabe

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