subject: Buy An Used Golf Cart [print this page] Even as golf carts are still mostly worked on golf courses, they have also made their way away the course. In retirement communities, people make use of golf carts to play a round of golf, go shopping and visit neighbors. On the job site, golf carts carry haul trailers, security guards, carry supplies and transport people to far-flung areas.
Choose the features you must have on the cart you would like to buy. The common features of golf cart includes solid-state ignition, light towing capabilities, windshields, canopies, gas or electric power, heaters, lights, golf bag straps and cargo holders.
Think about how much repair work you can do yourself and how much time you have to do the work. Many surface damages - such as seat cushions and covers - on golf carts can be easy to fix for very little money.
The typical life span of golf cart batteries is 5 years. So, check the batteries of the golf cart you may purchase. Lift the seat and search for the month and year the batteries were made. Look for corrosion and battery leaks. Also look over the battery cables. Ask whether the battery charger shuts off automatically when the batteries are fully charged or with a manual timer.
Carefully test out the body of golf cart for major body damage, corrosion and signs of mistreatment. A used golf cart has negligible dings and may be scratched up. Examine the tires for wear. If the tires look old and worn, include the cost of replacement tires to the total cost of the used golf cart.
By the canopy, shake the cart hard to ensure it is roadworthy and the canopy is safe. While you shake, listen for noises to detect whether something in the cart is loose or broken.
For at least 30 minutes, go for a test drive. Check the brakes, battery life, acceleration, stability, turning, and play in the steering wheel.
Purchase a used golf cart that is made by a renowned company. You will have a hard time finding replacement parts, if you pay for a cart made by a company that you have never heard of.
