About Golf Carts|Your Questions, Our Answers
May
12
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ton tomlinson asked:
1. Gas or Electric?
Before you consider purchasing a golf cart, you need to know what kind of vehicle you will need. The first choice to make is between a gas powered golf cart and an electric golf cart. Both have their pros and cons, and depending on what your use for it will be, either could be best for you. Generally speaking, electric carts will save you a little money but gas powered carts will be better on rougher terrains.
2. Check Around Town
Now that you have decided if you would like gas or electric, you can start looking around. It’s always best to check locally first, because you will want to see the cart yourself before purchase. Google your city and state to look for a golf cart supply store near you. Another great place to find used golf carts is your local golf course. Sometimes they will sell their old carts when they are looking to buy new ones. The reason this is a great place to buy a cart? Because golf courses maintain their carts much better than a normal owner might.
3. Check Online
Looking around online can also be helpful, especially to perform research. It is usually best to see a cart in person before you purchase, but there are some warehouses that have a large selection all available online for you to see. Sometimes with these types of suppliers, you can even schedule a test drive.
4. Test Drive It
With used golf carts, the vehicle needs to look like it is in good shape, but more importantly it needs to drive like it is in good shape. Always insist on both an engine check and a test drive. Be sure to check the brakes, the tires, and the acceleration while you are test-driving the cart. Try to keep in mind your primary use for the cart to be sure you are covering the most important aspects to you.
5. Check The Battery
Take a good look at the battery to be sure it looks either new or in very good shape. Also check that the battery connectors are fully intact and in good shape as well. If the cart has been looked after and taken care of, these parts should look clean and kept.
6. Get a Quote
Once you have found the cart of your dreams, get a quote and asked for a few days to think about it. You can then take the specs of the cart and check online to see how other dealers are pricing them both new and used. If your cart is about average, you probably got a good deal. If it is much more than other carts, print out a few examples to take to the dealer and try to haggle with them.
Andrew
1. Gas or Electric?
Before you consider purchasing a golf cart, you need to know what kind of vehicle you will need. The first choice to make is between a gas powered golf cart and an electric golf cart. Both have their pros and cons, and depending on what your use for it will be, either could be best for you. Generally speaking, electric carts will save you a little money but gas powered carts will be better on rougher terrains.
2. Check Around Town
Now that you have decided if you would like gas or electric, you can start looking around. It’s always best to check locally first, because you will want to see the cart yourself before purchase. Google your city and state to look for a golf cart supply store near you. Another great place to find used golf carts is your local golf course. Sometimes they will sell their old carts when they are looking to buy new ones. The reason this is a great place to buy a cart? Because golf courses maintain their carts much better than a normal owner might.
3. Check Online
Looking around online can also be helpful, especially to perform research. It is usually best to see a cart in person before you purchase, but there are some warehouses that have a large selection all available online for you to see. Sometimes with these types of suppliers, you can even schedule a test drive.
4. Test Drive It
With used golf carts, the vehicle needs to look like it is in good shape, but more importantly it needs to drive like it is in good shape. Always insist on both an engine check and a test drive. Be sure to check the brakes, the tires, and the acceleration while you are test-driving the cart. Try to keep in mind your primary use for the cart to be sure you are covering the most important aspects to you.
5. Check The Battery
Take a good look at the battery to be sure it looks either new or in very good shape. Also check that the battery connectors are fully intact and in good shape as well. If the cart has been looked after and taken care of, these parts should look clean and kept.
6. Get a Quote
Once you have found the cart of your dreams, get a quote and asked for a few days to think about it. You can then take the specs of the cart and check online to see how other dealers are pricing them both new and used. If your cart is about average, you probably got a good deal. If it is much more than other carts, print out a few examples to take to the dealer and try to haggle with them.
Andrew
