Today we’d like to introduce you to Chibuike Ronnie.
Hi Chibuike, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Chibuike Ronnie, Popularly known as Mr Vron, Artist, songwriter music Producer and business owner. Born in Ogun Nigeria raised in Aba, Nigeria, where I learned early that ambition means very little without discipline, resilience, and the willingness to create opportunities for yourself.
My journey has never followed one straight path. Music has always been a major part of my life. As Mr Vron, I began writing, recording, and producing music inspired by real experiences—faith, struggle, relationships, ambition, and the pressure of trying to build a better life. Over the years, I have released several projects, performed on major stages, opened for Mr P of P-Square, and continued developing a sound that blends African identity with honest, uplifting storytelling.
After college, I relocated to the United States in search of greater opportunities. I worked as an automotive technician at Kia and Mazda dealerships before deciding to build something of my own. When my family and I moved to Dallas in 2025, I drove Uber at night and marketed Vic’s Mobile Auto Repair during the day. My first Dealership job in Fargo north Dakota paid only $20 and most of the time took more than five hours because of a stripped bolt and an incorrect part. Financially, it was a terrible job—but it proved that people needed the service and that I was willing to do the work.
The business began growing, but growth exposed new problems. At one point, I generated more than $5,000 in a month while spending nearly $3,000 on fuel. That taught me one of my most important business lessons: revenue is not the same as profit. I improved our pricing, organized service areas, strengthened customer agreements, and began building better systems around the operation.
Today, I am growing Vics from a mobile repair service into a more complete automotive company while also developing Shop Hub Pro, a management platform inspired by the real challenges repair shops face. At the same time, I continue building Mr Vron and African Gangster Records.
I am still in the middle of the journey, but everything I have built comes from the same foundation: faith, creativity, hard work, and the courage to keep moving—even when the path is uncertain.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it has not been a smooth road—and I would not want to rewrite the story to make it appear that way.
Relocating from Nigeria to the United States meant rebuilding my life, network, and reputation from the ground up. Starting a family and sponsoring myself through college means finances were tight, so I drove Uber at night while promoting my music and i did the same when i started Vics Mobile Auto Repair. I often worked long hours without knowing where the next customer would come from.
In the beginning, I underpriced jobs because I was focused on getting customers rather than building a sustainable business. During one month, the company generated more than $5,000, but nearly $3,000 went toward fuel because I was accepting jobs across a huge service area. I was busy, but not truly profitable. I also completed a major repair for a customer who failed to pay the remaining balances. That experience forced me to stop operating on trust alone and introduce written agreements, deposits, digital approvals, and stronger payment policies.
The music journey has brought a different kind of struggle. I have released songs that I believed in but watched them receive little attention. I have invested in promotion, faced inconsistent results, and had to keep creating while balancing family responsibilities and running a growing automotive business. There were times when trying to be an artist, entrepreneur, husband, and father felt like carrying several full-time lives at once.
One of my biggest challenges was learning that hard work by itself is not enough. Without focus, pricing discipline, boundaries, and reliable systems, hard work can simply make you exhausted.
The road has included financial pressure, relocation, failed strategies, disappointments, and moments of self-doubt. However, every setback forced me to become more disciplined. The struggles did not stop the journey—they helped shape the businessman, artist, and leader I am becoming.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about VICS AUTO REPAIR (Mobile and Shop Service)?
Vic’s Automotive began as Vic’s Mobile Auto Repair with a simple purpose: to make professional automotive service more convenient, transparent, and trustworthy. What started with me traveling directly to customers has grown into a hybrid automotive business capable of serving people through both mobile and shop-based repairs.
We provide vehicle diagnostics, preventive maintenance, brake and suspension repairs, electrical troubleshooting, engine repairs, inspections, and other general automotive services. One of our strongest areas is diagnostics—finding the actual cause of a problem instead of repeatedly replacing parts and hoping the issue disappears. My background as a dealership technician helped establish that technical foundation.
What sets Vics apart is not a claim that we are the cheapest shop. Competing only on price usually leads to rushed work, poor communication, and temporary solutions. We focus on delivering value through accurate diagnosis, clear estimates, quality repairs, and honest communication. Customers deserve to understand what is wrong with their vehicle, what needs immediate attention, what can wait, and exactly what they are approving before work begins.
We are also building technology into the customer experience. Our long-term vision includes digital inspections with photographs, electronic estimates and approvals, service updates, organized maintenance records, and easier communication between customers and technicians. Many of these ideas have also inspired Shop Hub Pro, the automotive management platform I am developing from the real operational challenges I have experienced as a technician and shop owner.
Brand-wise, I am most proud that Vics was built from the ground up. It was not created with major investors or unlimited resources. It was built one customer, one repair, and one lesson at a time. Even the difficult experiences—underpriced jobs, inefficient travel, payment issues, and operational mistakes—helped us develop stronger systems and a better standard of service.
I want readers to understand that Vics Automotive is about more than repairing vehicles. We are building a company that respects the customer’s time, intelligence, and money. Our goal is to combine the technical ability of a professional repair facility with the convenience, transparency, and personal accountability that customers often feel is missing from the automotive industry.
What are your plans for the future?
The future is about building both Mr Vron and Vics Automotive with greater structure, consistency, and purpose. They may appear to be two very different brands, but both represent the same values: discipline, creativity, service, and the courage to build something from the ground up.
For Vics Automotive, the next major phase is strengthening the transition from a primarily mobile operation into a complete hybrid automotive company. We plan to expand our shop capabilities while preserving the convenience of mobile service. That includes building a reliable team, creating local jobs, developing fleet and membership programs, and improving the customer experience through digital inspections, online approvals, maintenance records, and better communication.
For Mr Vron, I am preparing for a more intentional chapter. My upcoming project, *The One Who Dares to Dream*, represents the mindset behind my entire journey—the decision to continue believing, building, and creating despite setbacks or uncertainty. I am looking forward to releasing new music, developing stronger visuals, performing more frequently, and creating content that allows listeners to connect with the person and story behind the songs.
The biggest change is that I am moving away from simply working hard in every direction. The future requires focused execution, strong teams, and systems that can continue operating without everything depending on me personally.
Ultimately, I want Vics to become a trusted automotive institution and Mr Vron to become a globally recognized creative brand. One serves people through automotive expertise; the other reaches them through music and storytelling. Both are being built to create opportunity, inspire others, and leave something lasting behind.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.vicsmobileauto.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrvron/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrvron
