Your Used Golf Cart Inspection Guide

Want a golf cart on a budget? Buying a used golf cart is the way to go. The nice thing about used golf carts is that they tend to maintain their value over time, compared to new models, and golf carts are built to be durable. It is important to thoroughly inspect any used golf cart that interests you, though, before you buy it. Here’s what to examine.

Figure Out the Power Type

Golf carts may be either gas or electric, with each type having its benefits. Determine which type you’re looking at, then examine either the battery on an electric cart or the engine of a gas golf cart. The electric battery should be clean, with snug connections. The fluids in the gas engine need to be clean and topped up. Watch for signs of corrosion.

Obtain Maintenance Records

Looking over the service records for the used golf cart you want will help you decide if it was taken care of properly by prior owners. The records will show you when the battery was replaced, when fluids were changed, when tires were swapped out, and when major repairs were performed.

Test Ride the Cart

If possible, you should request to do a test ride of the used golf cart before you buy it. Listen for strange noises while you ride and watch for smoke from a gas engine. Speed up and slow down so that you can test the brake system. If everything is to your satisfaction, then you’ve found your cart!

Come on down to see us at one of our locations in Lexington or Louisville, KY, today to view our current inventory of used golf carts for sale. Dever Golf Car Sales is proud to serve our customers throughout the state of Kentucky.