Golf Cart Customization | Rims and Tires | Golf Cart Painting

At our golf cart repair center, we offer a variety of services for all types of carts, from common brands like EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha, to Advanced EV, Bintelli, and our own brand, America EV. Among these services is golf cart customization, with options such as custom paint jobs, custom seats, colored rims and tires, and body work. We can install accessories purchased on our golf cart parts and accessories site, Prime Cart Parts, as well as install lift kits to raise your cart several inches.

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Details about a few of our customizations are listed below. You can also check out our new service site, Hollywood Golf Cart Repair, for even more services we do on golf carts. This includes body repair, wheel alignments, oil changes for gas carts, brake service, battery maintenance, and more. For any other questions, use our contact page to get in touch with us.

Golf Cart Customization Options

Custom Paint Job and Seats

Our custom paint jobs are one of our most popular golf cart customization options, with our colored flames for California Roadster and 39 Roadster carts always attracting the attention of any golf cart fan. Also available for our Roadster carts is the woody paint job, where a wood-grain pattern is airbrushed onto the sides, hood, and back trunk.

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Custom seats are also often seen with carts that have a custom paint job. At Prime Cart Parts, you can purchase custom two-tone seats for an Advanced EV golf cart, which we can then install at our service location for an additional charge. Other custom seats purchased elsewhere may also be able to be installed by our team.

Rims and Tires, Lift Kit

At our multiple store locations, we sell custom golf cart rims and tires, for standard street tires and bumpy lifted tires. Not only can we switch out your tires, we can also install a lift kit on certain brands of cart to raise it several inches, and allow it to have bigger tires for lifted carts.

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Body Style

A variety of custom body shapes are available for common brands of golf cart like Club Car, EZGO, and Yamaha. This is when the front and/or back end of the cart is removed and replaced with a differently shaped body piece, which can be purchased separately from other stores. These body styles are most often similar to cars, and give the cart the appearance of a mini version of that car.

Additional golf cart customization options can be found at our service website. These include LED light installation for under the cart body, roof, or in the dash, front or upper LED light bar installation, side nerf bar addition, and many more.

Golf Cart Repair Service | Golf Cart Maintenance | Battery Service

Keeping your golf cart in top shape requires regular maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. If you’re looking for golf cart repair service in South Florida, for both electric and gas golf carts, we are committed to providing the best service possible, with a team of highly trained technicians and mechanics ready to provide a swift, professional diagnosis, and quick and affordable service. Our newest repair site, Fort Lauderdale Golf Cart Repairs, details the variety of golf cart services we provide, from routine appointments to battery maintenance, body work, wheel alignments, suspension work, brake service, and more.

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For any inquiries, or to schedule a golf cart service pickup, use our contact page to get in touch with us.

Golf Cart Repair Battery Service

Regular battery maintenance is crucial to ensure peak performance and longevity. This includes checking the battery terminals for corrosion, topping off electrolyte levels, and testing the overall health of the battery system. If you notice any signs of battery trouble, such as reduced driving time, charging issues, excess corrosion, fault lights flashing on your charger, or loud noises coming from the onboard charger (if applicable), it may be time for service or replacement.

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Body Work

Just like any other vehicle, golf carts can sustain body damage from accidents, wear and tear, or environmental factors. Whether you have a small dent that needs to be fixed or you want to completely revamp the look of your cart, a skilled bodywork specialist can help. From dent repair to repainting, there are plenty of options available to keep your golf cart looking its best.

Customizations

If you’re more interested in changing the look of your golf cart, such as with a custom paint job, specialty wheels, color changing LED lighting, or a lift kit, we can provide it at our service center. A popular paint job for our America EV California Roadster and 39 Roadster carts is the hood flames, or wood-patterned sides. Other options are available for various brands of carts.

Accessory Installation

We also have a golf cart parts and accessories website, Prime Cart Parts, which offers a variety of accessories and replacement parts, from side nerf bars, front baskets, and rain enclosures, to replacement keys, steering boxes, motor controllers, and headlights. For customers in south Florida, many of our parts can be ordered from Prime Cart Parts, and brought along with your golf cart to one of our service centers for installation. Other accessory upgrades include Bluetooth radio and backup camera.

Street Legality

We can add all necessary features to make your golf cart a street legal low speed vehicle (LSV). These include headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, side mirrors, windshield, and more. Once all these accessories are installed, you can then take your cart to the DMV and have it registered as a street legal LSV. With a tag and title, you can then drive on public roads with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

Mobile Golf Cart Repair Service

If you find yourself stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down golf cart, don’t worry – mobile repair services are available to get you back up and running in no time. A trained technician can come to you, diagnose the issue, and perform on-the-spot repairs including battery supercharging, basic mechanical work, and tire changes.

EV Wagon Golf Cart | America EV EV Wagon | Golf Cart Sales

Our locally owned custom golf cart company, America EV, headquartered in Riviera Beach, FL, has many types of luxury carts that customers and spectators love, such as the California Roadster and 39 Roadster, both available to view in our golf cart gallery. Another popular America EV cart is the EV Wagon golf cart, based off a similar luxury car model and coming with all the features of a street legal golf cart. The EV Wagon has 4 passenger, 6 passenger, and most recently 8 passenger body styles, and come standard with safety features such as headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, and 3 point seat belts. Some even come from our store with a 17-digit VIN number already registered, so all you need is a tag and title to get on the road. These carts can reach a maximum speed of 24mph, and when registered, can be driven on any public roads 35mph or less.

Multiple accessory upgrades are also available for the EV Wagon, such as a Bluetooth sound system, underglow lights for underneath the cart body, roof, or in the dash, custom colored wheels, custom colored seats, and many more – contact our main location at 561-512-1304 for any other questions about America EV upgrades.

EV Wagon Golf Cart

Below are some pictures and specifications of the various EV Wagon golf cart models we currently have available for sale. NOTE: At the time of writing, these carts are available, but stock may change depending on date. Since our company makes these carts, if we don’t have a certain one in stock any longer, we may be able to assemble it once the order is paid. Full cart assembly usually takes around approximately 10 weeks. If you would like to order an EV Wagon, with or without customizations such as a different color or addition of accessories, use our contact form to get in touch with us about availability and purchase inquiries.

To see additional America EV carts for sale, visit our America EV section of Prime Cart Parts.

EV Wagon 4 Passenger Golf Cart

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  • Overall Length: 129 Inches
  • Overall Width: 63 Inches
  • Wheelbase: 78 Inches
  • Ground Clearance: 7.2 Inches
  • Weight (standard vehicle no batteries): 541 lb.
  • Weight (Curb, with Batteries): 1,220 lb.
  • Weight (GVWR): 2,000 lb.

EV Wagon 6 Passenger

  • Tire Size Front: 205/55 R16
  • Tire Size Rear: 205/55 R16
  • Brakes Front: Hydraulic Disk
  • Brakes Rear: 7” Mechanical Drum Type
  • Electrical System: 48 volts DC
  • Batteries: 6x8v each in series = 48V DC
  • Battery Charger: On-Board 48v
  • Chassis: Aluminum I-Beam

EV Wagon 8 Passenger

  • Tire Size Front: 205/55 R16
  • Tire Size Rear: 205/55 R16
  • Brakes Front: Hydraulic Disk
  • Brakes Rear: 7” Mechanical Drum Type
  • Electrical System: 48 volts DC
  • Batteries: 6x8v each in series = 48V DC
  • Battery Charger: On-Board 48v
  • Chassis: Aluminum I-Beam

Navitas AC Motor Controller | Golf Cart Navitas Upgrade | Navitas Controller

Many customers ask about increasing the speed of their golf cart. This kind of upgrade is done through the golf cart’s motor controller, a service that we offer. One of the industry’s best controllers is the Navitas AC motor controller, which we sell both by itself, and offer installation at our service center.

About Navitas AC Motor Controller

The Navitas AC motor controller can be programmed to increase the speed and power of a golf cart, as well as offer more miles per charge, and is small and easy to install. They are designed for various types of golf carts, including Club Car, EZGO, Yamaha, Star, Advanced EV, and more. The Navitas AC motor controller also has regenerative braking, meaning when the golf cart brakes, excess energy is reserved in order to extend the charge. An app for the Navitas controller is also available to be downloaded on both iOS and Android phones, where customers can easily check vehicle status, as well as remotely lock their vehicle, monitor usage and performance, or notify their dealers with diagnostic information.

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When you purchase a Navitas controller with us, we also do installations at our service location, and can pick up and drop off your cart right from you (additional fees apply). If you are interested in upgrading your golf cart with a Navitas motor controller, use our contact form to get in touch with us with any questions about availability and scheduling. For other services we offer, including battery maintenance and mobile repair, visit our service page for some examples of golf cart work we do at our service location, as well as our mobile golf cart repair site for out of store assistance.

Navitas AC Motor Controller Specifications

  • 440A-600A state of the art MOSFET technology
  • Compact size and low weight
  • Regenerative braking
  • Molex waterproof connector
  • Thermal protection
  • Sensor less motor thermal protection
  • Under voltage protection
  • Fully sealed IP5X
  • A/B speed sensor inputs
  • OEM multi-platform mounting options
  • Plug & Play installation for major OEM golf cars
  • Rollback protection
  • Speed-limiting
  • Compatible with Navitas On-The-Fly (OTF) programmer (optional)

Carts for Sale with Navitas Controller

Golf carts with a Navitas motor controller already installed are also available for sale. Below are a few of the carts that we currently have in stock. NOTE: When viewing this post, some of these carts may no longer be in stock, as the inventory is constantly changing. Contact for questions about availability, as well as price inquiries.

2023 White Club Car Precedent Tempo 6 Passenger Lifted Golf Cart (Street legal; has lithium battery) 2010 Blue EZGO TXT 4 Passenger Golf Cart (Street legal)
2019 Blue Club Car Transporter 6 Passenger Golf Cart 2021 Blue Club Car Transporter 6 Passenger Golf Cart

Mobile Golf Cart Services | Golf Cart Repair | Battery Service

Along with our service center in Lantana, we also offer a variety of mobile golf cart services, where one of our service technicians will come out to your location and provide maintenance and repairs.  We’re committed to providing the best service to ensure that you get the most out of your golf cart. With routine service and maintenance for your golf cart, you’re guaranteed many years of dependable operation and use. We offer golf cart service for a variety of industry-leading golf cart brands, such as EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha, as well as various brands such as Advanced EV, Icon®, Evolution, Tomberlin, and more. You can expect a swift, professional diagnosis from our factory-trained technicians and specialists. All of our parts and accessories come with a warranty to ensure your total satisfaction. In addition to our competitive prices, we are also well-equipped to work on all golf cart types, styles, and models available in the market.

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Our mobile golf cart services currently available include:

Battery Service

  • Test voltage one by one and all together; test load capacity on single batteries
  • Check tightness of cables and connections, replace bad cables
  • Clean any corrosion
  • Check water level – if low, technician adds distilled water to bring up to proper level
  • Test cart to make sure it drives, plug in cart to check that charger comes on

Supercharge

  • Check water levels before charging
  • Supercharger connects to all batteries of a 48V cart
  • Supercharging takes between 1-4 hours

When a cart is done supercharging, it had enough power for its regular charger to take effect and begin recharging it.

Tire Changes

Our tire services are usually called to change a flat tire. We will:

  • Loosen lugnuts, jack up cart, remove and replace wheel
  • Standard golf cart tires are 18-8.5-8; we can change up to a 14 inch tire
  • Customers can also provide a tire that we can put on

Full mobile service technician coming soon.

Filter Changes

For gas carts:

  • Filter change
  • Spark plugs

To get an oil change, the golf cart will need to be brought to our service center: click here to contact our mobile golf cart repair website and arrange for pickup.

Light Accessory Installation

Accessory lighting includes:

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Parts ordered from Prime Cart Parts can be installed by one of our mobile service technicians for customers living in south Florida. Contact us to find out if we are able to service your specific area.

Mobile Golf Car Repair | Golf Cart Service | Palm Beach Golf Cart Repair

Miami Gardens Golf Cart Rental knows the importance of golf cart service – we have a page detailing our various services here -, and at our service center in Lantana, we perform many different kinds of maintenance on golf carts of all brands. We’ve just launched a new website all about our golf cart service – Mobile Golf Car Repair, where we go into detail about the various services we carry out on golf carts.

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At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we offer golf cart service for a variety of industry-leading golf cart brands, such as EZGO, Club Car, and Yamaha, as well as various brands such as Advanced EV, Icon®, Evolution, Tomberlin, and more. You can expect a swift, professional diagnosis from our factory-trained technicians and specialists. All of our parts and accessories come with a warranty to ensure your total satisfaction. In addition to our competitive prices, we are also well-equipped to work on all golf cart types, styles, and models available in the market. Our wide range of services that we provide include:

  • Air filter change
  • Batteries and battery cables
  • Belt testing and replacement
  • Bodywork
  • Brakes
  • Cart customization
  • Electrical connections
  • Engine repairs
  • Golf cart wheel alignments
  • Oil change
  • Replacement of spark plugs
  • Suspension replacement

At Mobile Golf Car Repair, along with our affordable pricing and top-notch, professional service, we also demonstrate:

COMMENDABLE MOBILE GOLF CAR REPAIR CUSTOMER SERVICE

One of our main objectives as a golf cart repair company is the satisfaction of our customers, and the continuous improvement of our capacities along with the continued competitiveness of our services. We always strive to offer commendable customer service that meets all the demands and requirements of our clients.

One of our priorities is to facilitate contact with our proficient team and establish a relationship with our clients based on trust and professionalism. We are committed to providing you with a hassle-free experience through our prompt response, customer courtesy, and the help of our certified golf cart mechanics.

FIRST-CLASS TRAINING AND PROFESSIONALISM

Although maintaining and repairing golf carts does not seem to be a complicated job, you still need a knowledgeable professional with extensive training and experience to oversee repairs and maintenance. At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we only employ factory-trained mechanics with a proven track record of knowledge, expertise, and skills.

Our certified team of technicians makes it a point to regularly attend factory classes to learn innovative ways of maintaining and repairing various golf carts. They fully understand the ins and outs of golf cart parts and systems, for both electric golf carts and gas golf carts. You can rest assured that your golf cart is in good hands with us.

SWIFT TURNAROUND & CONVENIENCE

We provide a swift turnaround with outstanding results on all of our golf cart repair and maintenance services. Our skilled team of mechanics has an outstanding reputation for completing golf cart repair work within the agreed time. We also offer mobile golf car repair services so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of moving your golf cart to a different location.

We come to you, wherever you are in West Palm Beach, Florida, with our cutting-edge tools, expert mechanics, and breadth of experience to fix the issue on the spot. Because we service all models, from Club Car, EZGO, Cushman, and GEM, to Icon®, Advanced EV, Tomberlin, Yamaha, and Bad Boy, our sole mission is keeping your golf cart running all year round. With Mobile Golf Car Repair, you can finally get the golf cart repair and maintenance services you truly deserve.

PREMIUM QUALITY PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Whether it be a specific part or accessory for your golf cart, rest assured that we have exactly what you need. We are not only renowned for carrying those hard-to-find parts, but we also have a large selection of accessories that you can choose from. From batteries to wheels, we can provide you with the exact missing piece regardless of your golf cart’s make and model. If we don’t currently have it in stock, we can get it for you. Mobile Golf Car Repair is all about offering you the best service possible. We will go above and beyond to make sure your golf cart is in the best hands from repair and maintenance to delivery!

We also have an online store for our wide variety of golf cart parts and accessories, which includes replacement parts for several different golf cart brands: Prime Cart Parts.

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Let Us Handle Your Mobile Golf Car Repair & Maintenance

All golf cart manufacturers recommend routine check-ups and scheduled maintenance to avoid unnecessary breakdowns and prolong the life of your golf cart. At Mobile Golf Car Repair, we created our golf cart services with you, the customer, in mind. Our reliable customer service, excellent reputation, qualified mechanics, and large range of services allow us to better meet your individual needs.

From the basic tune-up to a complete overhaul, our certified technicians will get the job done for you. We have access to the knowledge, tools, and equipment your golf cart needs to get you back on the road as quickly as possible. Are you looking for golf cart repair or maintenance? Then feel free to give us a call or request an appointment at your earliest convenience. We look forward to the opportunity of fulfilling all your demands with the practiced proficiency and the marked dedication we are renowned for!

OUR MOBILE GOLF CAR REPAIR LOCATIONS

Mobile Golf Car Repair has its service center in Lantana, Florida, the address of which is located on our contact page. Our Lantana service center is where your golf cart will be taken for repairs. We also have our main location in Riviera Beach, and other stores in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Vero Beach. All addresses and phone numbers are listed on our contact page.

Golf Cart Battery Charging | Battery Charging Tips | Golf Cart Battery

Golf cart battery charging, in reference to standard lead-acid golf cart batteries, isn’t always as simple as just plugging the cart in or periodically refilling the water levels of the batteries. However, optimizing the performance and getting the most life out of the battery as possible can require additional steps to make sure that the batteries are functioning the absolute best they can.

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Batteries in an Advanced EV golf cart with an onboard charger

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Batteries in an EZGO golf cart without an onboard charger

Golf Cart Battery Charging Algorithm

golf cart battery charging, battery charging tips, golf cart batteryMost golf cart chargers use a 3-stage charging algorithm, consisting of a bulk charge stage, absorption charge stage, and finish charge stage. This algorithm determines how much power returns to the battery at various intervals, in order to make sure it is not undercharged or overcharged. During the bulk charge stage, about 80% of the discharged battery power will be recharged, usually taking around 4-8 hours depending on how low the battery charge was. The second stage, the absorption charge stage, the charge current slowly decreases until the 100% of the discharged battery power is recharged – however, this does not mean the battery is fully recharged. The final stage, the finish charge stage, slightly and safely overcharges the battery to account for efficiency losses. When using the right size charger, the battery is safely overcharged without damage.

In order to fully optimize the performance and life of lead-acid batteries, it’s recommended that the properly sized charger for the amp-hour (AH) capacity is used. The bulk charge stage of the charging algorithm should have a charge current of approximately 10% of the 20 hour capacity of the batteries, and the finish charge stage should have a charge current of about 3% of the 20 hour capacity of the batteries. The 20 hour capacity can be found on the battery’s sticker.

The voltage output of the charger should be sized to the number of cells connected in series in the battery pack. You find this by taking the number of cells connected in series times 2 volts per cell. A battery pack with 24 cells connected in series will use a 48 volt charger. The charger should also be able to provide an on-charge voltage of at least 2.6 volts per cell. A 48 volt charger for a 48 volt battery pack, therefore, should be able to provide at least 62.4 volts on a charge in order to completely charge the battery pack.

Depth of Discharge Meaning

When reading about lead-acid batteries, you may come across the term “depth of discharge”, or DOD. Simply put, the DOD refers to how much energy is cycled into and out of the battery on a given cycle, and is expressed as a percentage of the total capacity of the battery. For example, a battery that has been drained by 30% has a 30% DOD, and 70% of its capacity remains. It’s important to understand DOD because the more frequently a lead-acid battery is discharged and recharged, the shorter its lifespan will be. When the battery percentage gets down very low and is then recharged, this can shorten the life of the battery as well. To help with this, many battery companies recommend a 50% DOD. We have more on our 50% charging recommendation for our rental carts further down below.

Golf Cart Battery Charging Tips

golf cart battery charging, battery charging tips, golf cart batteryWhen charging lead-acid golf cart batteries, it’s important to do it in a well-ventilated area. One of our recommendations is also to lift up the seat that covers the batteries – in 4 passenger carts, they are most often under the front 2 seats, and 6 passenger carts mostly have them under the middle row of seats – either before or directly after plugging in the charger. This is because when a lead-acid battery system is plugged in, as it begins charging, it can release hazardous fumes from the chemicals inside the batteries. Build-up of these fumes under the seats can be dangerous, so to avoid this, either leave the seat up as the batteries charge, or lift the seat and allow any possible fumes to clear out and ventilate before putting the seat back down.

Charge batteries as soon as possible after discharging. As a golf cart sits idle, even if it’s not on, the batteries will slowly lose charge, just like your phone might when it sits for a while without charging. Therefore, to keep your batteries charged and possibly increase their life cycles, plug in the cart after use and make sure to unplug the charger once it’s fully charged. Use the right sized charger to prevent overcharging as well. Check your electrolyte levels monthly and keep your batteries filled –  use distilled or deionized water and cover the plates before charging, but don’t fully refill the batteries until after they are done charging to prevent overflow.

If storing your golf cart longer than a month, fully charge the batteries prior to storage. We have another blog with more on golf cart long-term self-storage, with additional tips for storing your golf cart on your own property.

Our 50% Golf Cart Battery Charging Recommendation

When renting one of our street legal golf carts, we always recommend that customers charge the batteries when the cart starts to get to around a 50% charge. Generally, during rentals, people use the carts during the day and plug them in overnight, and if the battery percentage doesn’t drop too low, most of the time the cart is fully charged by the next morning. When lead-acid batteries get too low, they take a much longer time to recharge back to 100% – depending on the cart, some lead-acid batteries can take up to 16 hours to fully recharge if the batteries were run down too low. Some carts, mostly older ones, won’t even respond to a regular golf cart charger if the battery is too low, and need to be supercharged – similar to jumping a car – before they can be plugged in to a standard charger. If the battery percentage is kept monitored and does not drop too far below 50%, the batteries will most often take about 6-8 hours to fully recharge. This is why we recommend plugging the cart in at night.

NOTE: Watch for Surface Charge

Sometimes, you may plug in a golf cart and after only a couple hours, the state of charge meter may say the cart is 100% charged. However, this is only a surface charge, meaning that it appears that the batteries are fully charged, but have not had a chance to deeply absorb all the power that they need. This cart will drive for a short time with regular battery charge decay, then suddenly begin to drop more rapidly if the battery has only had this beginning charging stage. To make sure the battery is fully charged: in our Advanced EV carts, the onboard Eagle charger will have a fan that comes on when the cart is plugged in, and when completely, deeply recharged, the fan will shut off. For carts that don’t have an onboard charger with indicators such as this, the charger will often give an indication with a light that the golf cart is fully recharged. NOTE: Not all chargers or carts make a noise when they are charging. The charger should give an indication with a light or something similar (a meter, for instance) that the cart is charging. To make sure the charger is working, you can always test the voltage of the batteries before and after charging with a voltage tester.

For more on golf cart battery charging, check out our page on golf cart chargers to learn more about how to determine the kind of charger that should be used on a certain golf cart, and read common troubleshooting tips. For a selection of golf cart battery chargers that we sell, check out our page on our Prime Cart Parts website, where we sell various golf cart parts and accessories.

Golf Cart Battery Storage | How to Prepare a Golf Cart Battery for Winter

As the weather begins to get colder and the golf carts begin to roll into storage, it’s important to know how to maintain your golf cart batteries for the winter season. Miami Gardens Golf Cart Rental provides a detailed guide on how to prepare a golf cart for long term storage; today we talk specifically about golf cart battery storage, especially in the winter. The key to maintaining the longevity of lead-acid batteries through the winter is proper storage.

The process of preparing for golf cart battery storage is similar in both the summer and winter seasons, but one thing that remains constant is the importance of fully charging your battery before putting the golf cart into long-term storage. The reason for this is because leaving them discharged in cold weather can actually cause the electrolyte inside to freeze and therefore expand, which could potentially crack the battery case and cause a leak or battery failure. When a battery is not charged, its freezing point is about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while a fully charged battery has a much lower freezing point: approximately -80 degrees Fahrenheit.

If the weather is not too severe and you’re not putting your golf cart into long-term storage, there are still procedures to follow for using your golf cart in colder temperatures. Cold weather causes the batteries to charge slower, and reduces the battery’s capacity. In this case, it’s extra important to make sure the battery is fully charged before driving the golf cart – a common mistake made is plugging in the battery and assuming it is fully charged, not knowing that charging slows in colder weather, and therefore draining the battery further with every drive. In order to check the charge of your batteries in cold weather, you’ll want to take hydrometer readings of your battery’s cells and use the correction factor of subtracting 0.004 (four points) from your reading for every 10 degrees below 80 degrees Fahrenheit (the optimum temperature to take a hydrometer reading). A fully charged golf cart battery should have a hydrometer reading of approximately 1.270. For example, if the outside temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and your hydrometer reading returns as 1.200, you’ll want to subtract 0.12 from this reading; your correct reading would therefore be 1.188, which means the battery is less than 50 percent charged. It’s extra important to fully recharge the battery before driving or putting the golf cart into storage, as a golf cart that drops below 50 percent charged can be more difficult to fully recharge.

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Another tip we recommend for driving a golf cart in colder weather is using one of our golf cart enclosures – we have a blog detailing the various enclosures we sell for our Advanced EV or Icon® golf carts, available for purchase on our parts website!

How to Prepare Your Golf Cart for Long-Term Self-Storage

If you would prefer to store your golf cart on your own property rather than in a storage facility, there are several important steps to take to ensure that your golf cart stays in top condition during the off-season or time it’s not in use. Even when storing your golf cart for long periods of time, there is more to it than simply tucking the cart away in a shed for months at a time. Golf carts still require periodic maintenance when not in use, but following the right guidelines to storing your golf cart will keep it preserved and ready for when it’s time to be brought out again.

Battery Preparation

When preparing your golf cart for storage, you’ll want to first perform some basic battery maintenance. Begin by disconnecting battery cables, and clean any corrosion from the cables and battery by using a mix of baking soda and warm water (or white vinegar and water) – baking soda neutralizes acid corrosion. Fully charge the battery, as batteries will naturally self-discharge when not in use. When disconnecting the battery charger, unplug it from the AC outlet before unplugging it from the cart. Using only distilled water, refill the batteries, making sure the cart has been fully charged. Do not refill the batteries before fully charging your cart, as this can lead to electrolyte overflow.

Turn the key switch off to turn off everything on the cart, and depending on your cart, you’ll have either a Run/Tow switch or a Run/Maintenance switch. Flip this switch to “tow” or “maintenance” in order to reduce battery discharge and fire risks. Finally, disconnect the main positive and negative connections – it’s recommended to tape the connections together in order to not forget where they go.

You’ll want to periodically check in on your charge and water levels – especially in warmer climates, the water levels can slowly decrease due to evaporation, and batteries will self-discharge when left unused for extended periods of time. It’s recommended to return to your cart every 2-4 weeks and check these levels – fully recharge and refill the batteries as needed.

Tire Checks

Before putting the golf cart in storage, you’ll want to inflate your tires as high as possible without over inflating them. When the cart is stationary for long periods of time, the tires naturally deflate from the weight of the cart, possibly causing damage to the tires like flat spots. When checking in on the cart as recommended, inflate the tires every two weeks and move the cart slightly, applying pressure to a different part of the tire.

Another option is storing the golf cart off the ground – raise the cart up onto jack stands, which will take pressure off the tires and ensure that no flat spots will form.

General Cleaning

Even in the best storage, moisture will still be produced. Inspect your cart to make sure there are no rust spots, and if there are, cover them with fresh paint. Rust spots can increase from moisture in the air if left untreated, and any other markings will also worsen with extreme temperatures. Be sure to remove any crumbs that may be on the seats, as they can grow and harbor bacteria in the time the cart is stored, and make sure to clean the flooring and upholstery to prevent any possible molding. Remove any rugs or carpets, cut and polish any scratches, and replace spark plugs if needed. Other things to clean include any dirt or grime, bird or other animal droppings, mirrors, fuel, air, and oil filters, and cables and connectors.

Storage

An important tip to remember is to leave the cart in neutral when storing it, and if storing it on the ground, keep it on a level surface and surround the wheels with bricks or other heavy objects to keep it from rolling. Do not keep the parking brake engaged – this can damage the cart.

Most golf carts will fit in a 10×10 enclosed space – placing the golf cart inside is critical and will prevent any damage that could be caused by harsh weather and below freezing or exceedingly high temperatures. A garage is a good option, although it can take up space that may be needed for cars, so storing it in a small shed is another ideal choice.

Even though the cart is inside, always use a protective cover to keep dust and dirt off the cart. If you don’t have a cover specifically for golf carts, a large canvas cloth will suffice – the most important thing is simply making sure the cart is covered.

Even when not in use, your golf cart still needs periodic maintenance, so it’s important to follow these steps to ensure that your golf cart is sufficiently prepared for storage and regularly checked in on, so when it comes time to use it again, it’ll still be in top condition.