Dealing With Water Damage on Your Golf Cart
Golf carts, like any vehicle, can suffer from water damage, especially because they aren’t fully enclosed and protected from the rain. Sometimes, the water damage may just be superficial and it might not impact your cart outside of aesthetics, but other times, you may require the assistance of a service professional.
Dever Golf Car Sales, with locations in Lexington and Louisville, is your Kentucky golf cart dealer. Read on to learn more about water damage on your golf cart and how you can deal with it.
Can Golf Carts Even Get Wet?
Yes and no! A little sprinkling of rain or a dash of water from a nearby sprinkler system is fine, but if you start cruising through puddles and torrential downpours, then your golf cart may suffer.
What Are Some Signs of Water Damage?
Knowing what the signs of water damage are can help you to get your cart repaired before they become too serious.
Engine Damage:
- Clicking sounds when the golf cart starts up
- Difficulty maintaining a consistent speed
- Shaking at higher speeds
- Difficulty with acceleration
- Knocking noises
Brake Damage:
- Requiring more distance to bring the vehicle to a full stop
- Cart vibration once the vehicle has braked
If you notice any of these signs, you’ll definitely want to get your cart looked at by professionals. Leaving certain issues unaddressed over time can cause more problems to develop. Try to get your golf cart fixed as soon as possible to save yourself time and money.
What Are Some Steps I Can Take to Prevent Damage to My Golf Cart?
Doing what you can to prevent damage from occurring on your golf cart will help you avoid costly repairs. Here are some strategies you can take to keep water damage from occurring:
- Keep your golf cart stored indoors whenever possible, rather than leaving it outside
- Cover your golf cart with a water-resistant cover whether it’s stored indoors or parked outside
- Inspect the roof for leakage
- Check your battery for signs of moisture build-up once or twice a month
- Avoid driving your golf cart in the rain, especially heavy rains
Should I Use My Golf Cart in the Rain?
It depends on how bad the weather is outside. More severe weather means that you should probably wait the storm out, especially if there’s any lightning, as this can present a safety hazard to you and your passengers.
If the golf course has previously had heavy rains on it, you’ll want to know how deep the puddles are before you cruise through them and cause significant water damage to your cart.
When visibility is severely compromised by dark clouds or heavy rain, this will make it more challenging to safely operate your cart and avoid obstacles.
If your brakes are making peculiar noises or vibrating when you use them, then you’ll want to get the brake pads replaced and any other necessary repairs performed before you operate your cart in less than optimal conditions.
It’s always best to wait out bad weather if you don’t feel comfortable driving in it.
We hope that this information has proved helpful to you in avoiding doing any water damage to your golf cart. With the right strategies, you can keep your golf cart in good working order for years to come! And remember that if you ever need any parts or service for your cart, you can always get in touch with Dever Golf Car Sales. Ready to check out some golf cart models? Visit our website to take a look at our fine selection of new and used golf carts for sale at our dealerships in Lexington and Louisville, KY. Dever Golf Car Sales proudly serves all of our Kentucky customers.