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From Grease Monkey To Towing Boss

Angelique Motors
Angelique Motors

From mere auto mechanics to towing fleet, Angelique Enterprises – a 100% locally owned youth-funded company registered in 2008 – sees promise in new wheels.

Trading as Angelique Motors, the company added towing to its portfolio that includes panel beating, spray painting and mechanical repairs. Currently, it has a small fleet of three vehicles; a brand new UD towing truck and two private cars. The business has built its reputation on quality works in panel beating, spray painting and sales of used auto parts, apart from auto mechanics.

It was established when Christopher Musa decided to start his own company after identifying a gap in the Northern part of Botswana, realising he could be more than just a grease monkey, following gained experience. Narrating his journey to Business Monitor, Musa said after quitting his full-time job, he started doing panel beating, spray painting and doing mechanical repairs. As his business expanded, he then approached the Youth Development Fund in 2014 to fund his equipment.

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