Why do so many more people today buy electric golf cars instead of gas-powered ones?
Once users discovered they now had the power, speed and range they wanted with electric, they were no longer willing to put up with the noise, smell and higher repair bills associated with gas golf cars. (Gas golf cars have about 30 times more moving parts in them than electrics do.)

What are the key questions to ask when buying a golf car?
Presuming you are buying from a dealer rather than a neighbor down the street, is the dealer backed by the manufacturer of the golf car I am buying? Factory authorized dealers are best trained to service and fix your car, and have access to factory parts designed for your car. On new cars, you will also get a factory-backed warranty. (EZ-GO come with the longest FREE warranties in the industry, covering four years on the most costly golf car parts.)

What is the power, speed, range and value of the car I’m buying? Has the dealer altered an element of design of the golf car that may void the factory warranty? (Several local dealers do just that, and they don’t warn their customers in advance.)

If you are buying a used car, what is the overall condition, the age of the batteries and how much use has the car had?

How hard can it be to fix a simple golf car?
Not simple at all. Ask the El Conquistador golfer who was told by a non-authorized dealer that he needed new wiring and batteries when the problem was in the computer. The non-dealer had neither the training, parts nor equipment to diagnose and fix the problem properly.

Or listen to what happened to the resident whose six-year old golf car was periodically cutting out. A non-dealer with little experience said the golf car needed a new controller. It didn’t. The real culprit was a loose cable to the motor. Getting the proper diagnosis from the authorized dealer saved the owner over $700.

Is a rebuild a good buy?
It can be, but make sure what is being called a rebuild, really is. A clean frame, painted body, nice seats and new batteries hardly constitute a rebuild. The fact is, only the original vehicle manufacturer, which controls new parts prices, can afford to produce a true rebuild.

How long do electric batteries last?
It depends on how they are used, and how well they are cared for. Charge them regularly, keep them clean, keep them filled with distilled water and use them regularly, and they should last for five years if you get the best quality.

What golf car battery represents the best quality?
Hands down, it’s the Trojan T-105 (6 volts) T-875 (8 volts) and Trojan 1275 (12 volts) from Trojan Battery Company.

How often does an electric golf car need to be charged?
We tell our customers to charge their cars overnight so they are ready to go the next morning. The charger will shut off automatically..

Is it true that you don’t have to charge batteries as often during the summer?
Even if you’re a snowbird and the golf car sits in the garage idly during the summer, it is critical that the batteries are regularly charged. Hot summer weather causes deep-cycling golf car batteries to discharge at a much quicker rate than in cold climates. For example, a healthy fully charged set of batteries will lose half their capacity in just 9 weeks if sitting in 85 degree temps. Imagine what happens in Florida garages that reach l00 degrees and higher.