| More and more golfers in recent years are | | | | view of this, find out how long the dealer has |
| choosing to buy their own golf cart instead of | | | | been in business. Get to know their operation |
| just renting them when they play. Many feel that | | | | better by visiting their service department to see |
| owning their own cart is actually cheaper in the | | | | how many technicians they have on staff to be |
| long run. | | | | able to handle golf cart repairs. Visit the parts |
| And for some, there are clear advantages to | | | | department as well to see if they have a good |
| owning their own golf cart. For instance, if you like | | | | selection of parts on hand for quick installation. |
| to play golf a lot, perhaps five times a week, and | | | | You may even want to find out if they offer |
| your golf course charges you $15 for a cart | | | | on-site service for golf cart repairs too, as this |
| rental, you are spending nearly $75 a week just | | | | can save you the trouble of having to transport |
| on golf cart rentals. If you buy a used golf cart | | | | the cart to the dealer for repairs in some cases. |
| instead for $3500 - $4000, it would pay for itself | | | | Perhaps the best information can be gleaned from |
| in only about one year's time. And considering that | | | | asking your friends and family who may have |
| golf carts can easily last 10 years or more, you | | | | owned golf carts in the past about their |
| should be able to recover the cost of your cart | | | | recommendations regarding local golf cart dealers. |
| many times over in saved golf cart rental fees. | | | | Very often you can quickly get a good picture of |
| For those who live in retirement communities, a | | | | those who make customer satisfaction an |
| golf cart can be put to even more uses than just | | | | important part of their business, and those who |
| those on a golf course too, such as making small, | | | | don't. |
| short trips around the retirement community | | | | On the other hand, if you are somewhat familiar |
| where the use of a car would not be practical. | | | | with golf carts and their maintenance schedules, |
| Obviously then, there can be good reasons for | | | | you can probably save the most money and get |
| owning your own golf cart. And if you want to | | | | the best deal by finding a local individual party who |
| save the most money, buying a used golf cart | | | | has a used golf cart for sale. Of course, you'll |
| can make a lot of financial sense. | | | | want to test drive the cart thoroughly under |
| So if you have decided that buying a used golf | | | | conditions that are similar to those that match the |
| cart will work well for your needs, where do you | | | | way that you will be using your golf cart. You |
| go to get one? Well, if you're not very familiar | | | | may even want to get the opinion of a trusted |
| with golf cart construction and maintenance you | | | | golf cart mechanic before you make your final |
| should probably consider first visiting some of the | | | | decision. |
| golf cart dealers that are in your local area. Usually | | | | Buying a used golf cart need not be a difficult |
| they will have a nice selection of not only new | | | | task at all if you follow the tips and suggestions |
| golf carts, but also used ones as well. | | | | that are given above in this article. Hopefully, they |
| But don't just buy a golf cart from any old dealer. | | | | will help you find the golf cart that will fit both |
| It's a good idea to make sure that the dealer is | | | | your budget and your needs. |
| both reliable and trustworthy before you buy. In | | | | |