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2. Golf cart repair and part replacement is
relatively easy, so no certification or
formal training is required.
rims, decals and paint jobs, sound systems,
roll bars and much more.
• Preowned golf carts are relatively easy
to come by and are often the first choice
for most consumers. Many golf cart
dealers simply purchase lots of used golf
carts from golf courses and pretty them
Learn who the golf cart manufacturers are up for sale on the showroom floor.
and the type of carts they specialize in
• Golf carts generally aren’t street legal and,
A golf cart novice might tend to think that a
because there’s little federal legislation
golf cart is simply a golf cart. Much like auto-
governing their use, laws from state to
mobiles, golf carts today vary greatly in size,
state and town to town are murky at best.
shape, style, color, power, function, features
Golf carts outfitted with “street legal” kits
and price.
that include turn signals, headlights, brake
lights, a windshield and seat belts meet
Know how to do golf cart maintenance,
the requirements of some--but not all--
repair and parts replacement
localities.
3. Customizing, lifting and adding options to
personalize golf carts can be a big--and prof-
itable--part of your business.
Like cars, golf carts experience their share of
repair and service issues. Although no formal
training is required to offer golf cart repair
service, experience and practice are key to
diagnosing and fixing both gas golf carts and
electric golf carts.
Explore the numerous options for creating
customized golf carts
Some golf carts are customized based on
their function, others for the sheer fun of
it. Golf carts used for hauling or towing can
have utility beds and hitches installed; golf
carts that will be driven at night can get head-
light kits. For appearance, customization op-
tions include myriad body styles--from a ‘56
pickup truck to an ‘09 SUV--lift kits, tires and
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