5 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Golf Cart

There are so many benefits that owning a golf cart brings to your life! If you're looking to enjoy all of these benefits, plus enjoy the fact that you bought it for a lower price, you want to be searching for a used golf cart. If you are a savvy shopper, you can get a great deal on a golf cart that looks and runs like new.

You see a used golf cart that looks great and begin daydreaming about taking it from your home to the clubhouse for bingo night. But first, remember that every used golf cart has a history. New golf carts are all exactly alike, since they come directly from the manufacturer. One used golf cart can be vastly different from another. One might have been in an accident while another was barely driven. One might have been parked outside while another was garaged. One might have been serviced regularly while another was neglected for years. One was working at a golf course and rented multiple times a day while another was owned by one person and used rarely.

In order to ensure you are getting a great used golf cart, you'll want to be sure you ask the right questions. Think of this just like buying a used car. You want to leave the golf cart dealership with a great model for a price you're happy about! In order to do so, you'll want to make sure you ask the following:

#1 Has it been in any accidents? This is the most important question, so you'll want to ask it first. You want to know if the golf cart has ever been wrecked and has pre-existing damage.

#2 Are there any features that don't work the way they're supposed to? Used golf carts may have something wrong with them. It might not be a deal breaker, though, if it's something you don't care about. Other defects can be annoying, such as a weak battery or brakes that stick.

#3 What is the ownership history? A golf cart owned by a golf course and rented to golfers is going to have significantly more mileage and wear and tear than a similar vehicle used by one family to go around the neighborhood.

#4 How old is it? Because many golf carts are barely driven, it's not uncommon to find used golf carts that are 10 or even 20 years old. An older model isn't necessarily a bad one, but it may not have all the bells and whistles you were hoping for.

#5 What's the mileage? Just like a used car, the mileage of a used golf cart can tell you a lot. Two golf carts made in the same year could have had a very different life, one driven several miles a day and the other not even yet reaching 1,000 miles.

When you shop for a used golf cart at WilDar, you can have peace of mind knowing you're getting a great product for a fair price.