| Golf carts are very versatile vehicles that can be put | | | | depending on the model, accessories, and condition or |
| to many uses both on the golf course and off. For | | | | shape that the golf cart is in. Many used golf carts can |
| those who like to play golf very often, owning their | | | | be bought for just a few thousand dollars that are still |
| own golf cart can save them lots of money over the | | | | in very good condition. But if the used golf cart is more |
| course of several years as opposed to renting a cart | | | | than just a year or two old, it may be a smart move |
| each time that they play. And for others, golf carts can | | | | on your part to have a reliable, trusted golf cart |
| be a more sensible means of transportation for short | | | | mechanic inspect the cart before you actually make |
| trips around a retirement community or a large parking | | | | your final decision.Maintaining your golf cart is not a |
| lot where a larger vehicle would simply be | | | | difficult task in general. Most brands of golf carts are |
| impractical.So what are some considerations that you | | | | fairly reliable vehicles. If you choose a gas golf cart, |
| should have in mind before buying your own golf cart? | | | | then you can expect to have to do some ongoing |
| Well certainly, one of the first questions you should ask | | | | maintenance including changing the spark plugs and air |
| yourself is whether you can be comfortable with either | | | | filters, and making regular oil and oil filter changes as |
| a new or a used golf cart. You can expect to pay | | | | well. Performing these maintenance tasks on schedule |
| more for a new golf cart, but on the other hand you | | | | will go a long way toward making sure that your golf |
| will have a full factory warranty and will be able to | | | | cart lasts as long as possible.An electric cart is |
| know how it is cared for and maintained from the very | | | | somewhat easier to maintain in general, usually |
| first day on.If a used golf cart will do the job for you, | | | | requiring you to have to check the water level in the |
| you may be able to save quite a bit of money overall. | | | | batteries regularly to make sure that it is sufficient. |
| You can either choose to buy from a local golf cart | | | | However, every few years or so, the batteries will |
| dealer in order to get some type of repair warranty on | | | | have to be replaced altogether at a cost of around |
| your purchase, or if you're familiar with golf cart | | | | $500 or so.Actually, maintenance costs for both gas |
| mechanics, you can save even more money by | | | | and electric golf carts tend to work out to pretty much |
| buying from a local individual party instead.The cost of | | | | the same in general over time. And if a regular |
| buying a new golf cart can run anywhere in the range | | | | maintenance schedule for new golf carts is adhered |
| of $5,000 - $10,000 or so. It all depends on what | | | | to, you may expect to enjoy up to 10 years of faithful |
| features and accessories you decide to install on the | | | | service from your golf cart, or even more.The tips and |
| golf cart. And of course, the more add-ons that you | | | | suggestions provided in this article should help you both |
| install, the higher the price of the golf cart will be. If | | | | buy and maintain a new or used golf cart that fits your |
| you're extremely frugal and eliminate all but the bare | | | | needs.Steadman Issenburg writes on many consumer |
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| are concerned, price ranges can fluctuate widely | | | | our Golf Tips website. |