Golf carts have become more than just a golfing accessory. They’re now a trendy and highly utilized mode of transportation for gated communities, campus tours, apartment complexes and farms to name a few. They are recommended for their low emissions, easy maintenance and low running costs. Corresponding to the increase in use, the need for replacement of parts has also increased. If you’ve owned a golf cart for some time now, you may have come across the need to replace a few parts. Instead of buying new parts for your old golf cart, it can sometimes be wise to get functioning used parts. Several used golf cart parts are available on retail and auction sites to match your needs and budget. The shipping is from multiple locations to ensure delivery within 24 hours. In the case of golf cart batteries, make sure you choose a supplier as near as possible to your shipping destination – golf cart batteries are heavy and therefore can be expensive to ship.
Where to look for the used golf cart parts?
Procuring used golf cart parts should not be a difficult job.
- The first place to look for such used parts is the manufacturer of your cart itself. Many times the manufacturers offer an exchange at the time of selling a new cart. They take back the old cart and give the new one at reduced cost. Thousands of used carts are stacked down at the manufacturers for disposal at throw away prices.
- The next good source is to contact the local golf courses. Either used golf carts or parts from used golf carts may be available with them.
- The other choice could be browsing online for suppliers of parts both new and used. You must have the exact model and make of your cart and the precise specifications of the part you are buying to order online. Sites like ‘Golf Cart Trader’, ‘LVS Sales’ trade in routine golf cart parts new and used such as motors, tires, steering wheels, speedometers, speed controllers and a host of other small items. They may have additional accessories from customized used golf carts. Explore the possibility of striking a bargain in the process.
Some Useful Tips
- Consider the life expectancy and the cost of the used parts in relation to the new parts, including the shipping and handling charges before ordering.
- Check if the specific used part comes as a stand-alone part or as a part of an expensive unit.
- It is not a bad idea to buy a cheap used golf cart from the same manufacturer exclusively for the purpose of spares when your cart is aged enough.
- If you find that the list of parts needing replacement is long for your existing golf cart, it often proves much cheaper to go for another used golf cart rather than buying these parts separately.
- Unbranded used parts compatible with your cart are also available in the market which do not carry any warranty but come at a very cheap price. If your cart is sufficiently old even such parts can be preferred for short term replacement.
- Choose a supplier in your area if you can to minimize shpping costs
Cautions
- Never go for used parts when you are replacing cables, caps, plugs, posts and pins and other electrical components.
- Check for sulfation when you use refurbished batteries. Sulfated cells cannot survive many recharge cycles nor can sustain power.
- Never attempt replacing a single battery. It may not be compatible with the others.
Finding, buying and installing used golf cart parts doesn’t have to be a pain. Just follow the tips above and it’ll help you to keep the running costs of your golf cart down to the minimum.
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