Car detailer Jason Daniel Mutumbulua (25) says Namibian youth need to be patient, do their due diligence, try their best in their endeavours, because they will ultimately reap what they sow.
His love for cars has led him to venture into the car washing business, which he started in 2019, resulting in the establishment of Holic Mobile Car Wash.
“My love for cars began as soon as I was able to recognise one. I am passionate about every aspect of a vehicle, including the design, the mechanics, and the thrill they bring me. Growing up, I used to wash my father’s cars, which gave me the chance to move them around the yard. That was the only place I could “drive” them since I wasn’t old enough to get a driver’s license,” he recalled.
That early experience is what made it so easy for him to come up with the concept for his business, which now employs three car detailers and has room for expansion due to the demand.
“It is the passion and persistence that keep and continue to keep me going every day. You must truly love what you do, and for me, that’s easy, because I genuinely enjoy my work,” said the final year accounting student at the University of Namibia.
Mutumbulua finds real satisfaction in seeing people happy with the service he provides and knowing that his efforts and time make a difference, especially when it comes to maintaining their cars, which is what motivates him to keep going.
He said, “What sets us apart from other car washes is our attention to detail. In the beginning, I used to wash the cars myself, so I developed a sharp eye for detail. I have trained my colleagues to have that same level of care and precision. That’s why we’re able to deliver such great service; every client, and every car we work on is treated as if it were our own.”
He recalled facing several problems in the beginning, like borrowing from family members while they are at work, just to get the business going.
“Eventually, we secured a contract and received some financial help from family, which allowed us to buy our first vehicle. Another major hurdle was relying on our clients’ water and power; this was especially difficult for those living in complexes where access was limited or inconvenient.
Maintaining a high standard of work was also challenging, particularly in ensuring that the employees shared the same attention to detail, which is the foundation of the business.
“We overcame these obstacles through research and innovation. We worked on becoming fully mobile to operate independently of client resources so that we could provide our services anytime, anywhere. That mindset and adaptability are what helped shape the business into what it is today,” he proudly stated.
Mutumbulua sees Holic Mobile Car Wash expanding to other towns in the country and ultimately being big enough to create jobs for others.
“In the three years, I would like to see Holic Car Wash operating in Oshakati, Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and hopefully in one of the neighbouring countries’ capital cities,” said the enthusiastic entrepreneur.
– psiririka@nepc.com.na