Buying Golf Carts

Tips For Buying And Selling Used Golf Carts

Whenever you are buying or selling something, it is important that you know what you actually want, what will work for you and how much you can spend. There are also many other factors which are associated specifically according to the item that you are buying. When it comes to selling, you should know your item’s highlights and how it can help others etc.

Hence, when it comes to golf carts or even used golf carts, there are many tips that one can employ both for selling as well as buying. These tips are all given below

Buying

Some of the handiest tips for buying a used golf cart include the following

•    Check The Tires

The first thing to notice is, of course, the tires. These can be one of the easiest parts to replace though but the tread on them should be checked.

•    Check Batteries

A used electric golf cart can only be measured by the batteries it works on. This is why all knowledgeable cart buyers always look for this aspect. They check the bank and how old the battery is. You should also try checking if they are not leaking or need replacement soon. This will help you find out a good working order with great cleaning as well.

Any corrosion or buildup of acid over the connectors should also be checked alongside its connectors too.

•    Look for Any Mechanical Problems

You can make out the price because of this factor. This is why it is very important that the golf cart is in an excellent working condition above all. You should even check for other non-essential parts that should not need repairing too.

•    Remember The Windshield

This is the part of the golf cart that is the most noticeable. Hence, it should be really presentable. This is why to make sure you check for any scratches, cracks, dings, etc. Most windshields can be very expensive to replace so mind this factor and ask for it as well.

Selling

You can follow the following given tips of you want to sell your golf cart smartly

•    Check The Aesthetics

You might have treated your cart well but since it has been used regularly you need to make up for the wear and tear. So make sure you get the exterior well cleaned as well as polished to have a shiny glow. Even the interior, dashboard and such should be well maintained.

•    List The Spare Parts and Accessories

Listing out all extra parts in the sale can be good. You won’t need them anyway so you can even use them for negotiating too.

•    Mind The Paperwork

All paperwork should be in perfect order. The registration, the title should be both easy to hand over. You should also make the bill of sale with the place of the buyer in advance while having maintenance records handy to provide too.

•    Photographs Matter

The better these are; the more prospects you get. So make sure this part is done in an extremely professional way and ensures quality in it too.

Now that you know the tips for both selling and buying a used golf cart make sure that you follow them well to have definite benefits too.

Please feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments below.

Steve Wilmer

Steve started with Stenten’s in October of 2011 and currently maintains Stenten’s digital footprint.  This includes contributing to our Blog and posting to our various social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.  Along with increasing Stenten’s digital market Steve also has knowledge on many performance parts for golf carts including controllers, motors, and tire & wheel combinations.

One thought to “Tips For Buying And Selling Used Golf Carts”

  1. I really like what you said about checking the batteries of a golf cart. I also really like what you said about remembering the windshield when you are looking into golf car repair. I’ve also heard that the cost of golf car repair differs a lot based on what the engine runs on, I’ll have to look more into it though.

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