Business Boy Brings In The Bucks

The entrepreneurial spirit runs deep with 13-year-old Zac Courtie, the savvy young businessman who is behind Zac’s Airlie Carwash.

What started out as a small neighbourhood job washing his mums’ and neighbour’s cars for pocket money, has since snowballed into a full-blown business operation which has seen Zac’s services in high demand over the Christmas period.

And Zac’s mum, Kylie Thomson, could not be prouder.

“What I love most is the feedback we get, of how much of a lovely young man he is,” she explained.

Coming into the school holidays, Zac is almost completely booked, often working more than five days a week, and ensuring the very best for his clients.

His love for cars fuels his business.

“I really like cars,” Zac said.

“I want to wash a super expensive car one day.”

And what’s his dream car?

Of course a Lamborghini Huracan. “No particular colour, just a Lamborghini Huracan,” Zac said.

“It’s awesome to see him get out there,” Kylie explained.

“He has this wish list as long as you can imagine, and this is a great way for him to get his own money.”

The first item Zac is hoping to tick off the wish list is a new phone, with him making sure he gets the best deal possible.

“He is just so wise behind his years, and I’m so proud him,” said his mum.

Zac offers two levels of car wash service, the Basic package and the Zac Attack Package.

“The Zac Attack is most popular!” Zac explains.

This option has him completely washing the exterior of the car, including wheels, and vacuuming the interior, followed by a complete interior clean, windscreen washer fluid top up, and even a nice surprise to make sure the car smells great.

To book in with Zac, visit his Facebook page, Zac – Zac’s Airlie Carwash.

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Entrepreneurial local legend, 13-year-old Zac Courtie with his mum Kylie Thomson. Photo credit: Rachael Smith and Bronte Hodge