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hot wheels PARMAKER QOD Winner of the prestigious Golf Europe Product Award for Trolleys 2013, the Australian owned and designed QOD is the world’s smallest electronic golf trolley. QOD takes only a few seconds to assemble, and measures an amazing 27cm x 30cm x 42cm. Powered by the lightest lithium-ion batteries of its kind, QOD is a single piece of modular construction, which has been designed with three key factors in mind – simplicity, compactability and reliability. The use of high-tech components including telescopic designed wheels and body, a whisper-quiet motor and continuous pace control has also given it a unique edge over other trolleys in the market. This leading-edge electronic trolley continues to capture the attention and interests of golfers from around the world since it was released into the market. Currently, golfers in more than 10 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia are enjoying the benefits of the QOD innovation. For more information, visit www.qodgolf.com.au Established in 1979, Parmaker have built their buggies 100% from the ground up in their Melbourne factory. No imported or inferior foreign parts; no snaptogether or flimsy components. Just longlasting, sturdy products that are completely “Australian made” and built to last. Parmaker are so confident in the quality and reliability of their products that they offer a five-year extended warranty on all their buggies. For the average golf fanatic, a fiveyear warranty can mean almost 1,000 games of trouble-free golf (well, trouble-free as far as the buggy is concerned – that wicked banana-slice of yours is another story!) Parmaker offers a variety of motorised buggies and walkers, from the powerful Scout/SE walker models, to the ride-on Spirit/ Ghia (three-wheel) and Explorer (four-wheel) vehicles. You can purchase a Parmaker either from their factory or on the internet, and the product range includes a large range of optional extras to make your golf even more enjoyable. A five-year warranty is as low as $69 on a Scout SE, $99 on a Scout and $299 on a ride-on. The warranty covers all parts and labour for units purchased directly from the Parmaker factory (or from parmaker.com). And the warranty itself is as reliable as the buggy itself. Unlike some warranties that are full of loopholes or escape clauses, if you have an issue with your Parmaker you can either ring the company (small technical issues can often be identified and fixed over the phone) or bring/send it to the factory. If you bring it in person, most problems are rectified ‘while you wait’. If you aren’t able to visit in person, then simply send it to Parmaker; they will fix it and return it to you ASAP, often within 72 hours. To ensure their products are constantly scrutinised and that research and development opportunities are grasped at every turn, Parmaker has eployed a team of industry experts for each step of the manufacturing cycle. In recent years this level of expertise has led to overall improvements in electronics, lightweight materials and mechanics as well as specific advancements such as downhill brakes on walkers and electronic brakes for ride-ons. They also develop innovations as a result of customer feedback, which has led to improvements like custom-built handles for left or righthanders, electronic controllers that inform you how your Parmaker is ‘feeling’, solid rubber wheels that can’t be punctured and front wheel suspension for rough terrain. www.parmaker.com or call the factory on 03 9580 7166. ACE Golf Cars opens new warehouse and show room in Bendigo! This is the largest golf car facility in Regional Victoria with full work shop, showroom and stock of accessories and parts for all major brand of golf cars. Opening hOurs Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 11 phillips Drive Kangaroo Flat Vic 3555 e: [email protected] phone: (03) 9938 7720 SALES / SEVICE / RENTAL 52 July 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au www.acegolfcars.com.au