Preparing Your Golf Cart For Winter

Now that fall is well underway and winter isn’t too far behind, you’ll need to make sure that you’re ready for colder weather. For avid golf cart users, that means ensuring that your vehicle is primed and ready to go. Freezing weather, snow, sleet and ice can all present issues if you haven’t done your due diligence in winterizing your golf cart.

Dever Golf Car Sales, with locations in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, is here to help you with the golf cart preparation process for winter weather. Read on to learn more about how to properly winterize your golf cart so that it’s ready for anything.

Perform Regular Maintenance

Part of winterizing your golf cart is ensuring that it’s in good repair, since a neglected cart is one that’s more likely to have issues when the weather gets cold. Attend to any scheduled service needs like oil changes and battery replacements. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual should give you a good idea of what needs doing and when. You can always contact the service department here at Dever Golf Car Sales if you need professional assistance.

There are some pretty easy tasks you can do on your own in your garage, like swapping out air filters for higher-quality styles that can handle winter weather. Adding antifreeze to coolant and topping up other fluids is another good job to do. You’ll also want to make sure that the brakes function well, especially if you ride in icy areas. Check rotors for cracks and test your lights and signals since early nightfall may mean that you’re riding in dimmer conditions more often.

Check Tire Pressure

As with any wheeled vehicle, you’ll need to check the pressure and condition of all four of your golf cart’s tires. Air them up according to the manufacturer’s recommended psi levels. Make sure that there are no embedded objects in your tires and that the treads aren’t worn down. You may even want to swap out your tires for more winter-weather friendly tires, especially in snowy areas. Compare the wear of every tire to make sure none are wearing unevenly. You may even want to have your wheels professionally aligned before riding again.

Stock Up On Supplies

When you’re driving in winter conditions, it’s important that you be ready for anything the weather might throw at you. Keep some blankets on board along with extra layers of clothing so that you and your passengers can stay warm. Waterproof gloves with good grip can help you maintain your hold on the steering wheel in wet weather. Jumper cables, tire chains, a small snow shovel, a flashlight, an ice scraper and some sand for traction are all useful supplies to carry on your vehicle for coping with winter weather.

You should also have some emergency supplies for you and your passengers, including matches, a knife, a first-aid kit, signal flares, bottled water and plenty of high-energy snacks to keep your energy up.

While winterization may not be the most enjoyable part of owning a golf cart, it’s a necessary task that you should complete to ensure your vehicle’s proper functioning. Looking to purchase a cart? Come by one of our Kentucky dealerships to take a look at our available selection of new and used golf carts for sale. Remember that if you need assistance with golf cart maintenance, you can always contact our service department to schedule an appointment with our team of professional mechanics. Dever Golf Car Sales proudly serves the cities of Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky.