As the owner of a new golf car, it is inevitable that you will learn a lesion or two from your mistakes. However, some blunders can be easily avoided by learning from those who have make them before. In order to save yourself a great deal of time and money, be sure to avoid these mistakes when you finally purchase a golf car:

• 1.Purchasing the First Golf Cart You See – With any big purchase, it is best not to rush into the decision. There are many important factors to consider before you commit to purchasing a golf car. Electric or gas-powered? What will you be using it for? What brand or model is best for you purpose? New or used? Taking the time to carefully think over these questions will help ensure that you don’t regret your purchase. When purchasing a used golf car, individuals must be extra careful online. While it can save you a lot of money, some sellers will attempt to scam you into purchasing an over-priced golf car.
• 2.Skipping Preventative maintenance – Every vehicle must be maintained regularly in order to work efficiently and increase it’s lifespan. Golf cars are no different. Many new golf car owners make the mistake of thinking that their golf car is just a fun little vehicle that doesn’t need the same maintenance as a car. New owners must perform monthly checks for battery corrosion or damage, tire pressure, the brake system, and other components of your golf car so that you can avoid bigger issues with your car in the future.
• 3.Not Bothering with Accessories – Accessories aren’t only for improving the appearance of your golf car. In fact, some accessories are necessary depending on what you are using your golf car for. From riding around the neighborhood to hunting, some parts can make sure your entire golf car experience much better. Perhaps you need golf car wheels and tire combo for that off-road excursion, or maybe seatbelts and headlights to make sure you golf car is street legal. No matter what you are using your vehicle for, there are many accessories that are worth buying.
• 4.Neglecting the Tires – Checking your golf car’s tire pressure and cleaning the tires regularly will help you get more use out of them before they need to be replaced. It is an easy thing to do, but many golf car owners don’t pay much attention to their tires and forget to check them every few weeks. Check your tire pressure when your tires are cold and you haven’t been driving your golf car around. Heats tires will give you an inaccurate measure of your tire pressure. Purchase a tire pressure gauge and check the owner’s manual of your golf car to see what the recommended in inflation level is for your tires.
• 5.Letting Irresponsible Friends Drive Your Golf Car – We all have those friends who aren’t the most responsible individuals in the world. It is all too easy to think that letting them take your golf car out for a spin won’t be a big deal, but many golf car owners come to regret this. If your friends have been drinking or in a playful mood, it is crucial that you find some way to tactfully get out of letting them drive your golf car. Not only is driving with rowdy friends a distraction to the driver, but irresponsible behind the wheel can also be a danger to everyone in the area.
• 6.Not Charging your Batteries Properly – Those who own an electric golf car will need to know how to properly charge and maintain their batteries if they want to get the most use out of them. Your batteries should be charged after each use, even if you didn’t drive it very much that day. it is better for your batteries to start each day fully charged. In addition, it is important that you avoid driving your golf car until the battery dies, as this will significantly reduce the lifespan of your batteries. You should also be regularly cleaning your batteries to keep them free from dirt and debris. Not cleaning batteries regularly can lead to corrosion and eventual battery failure. Batteries are not cheap and, by performing routine maintenance, you can save yourself quite a bit of money.
• 7.Failing to Store the Golf Car properly – Whether it is short term or long term, failing to store your golf car properly is a big mistake that can lead to serious (and expensive) problems later on. Engine damage and ruined batteries are typically the result of improperly stored golf cars, and you can avoid this by knowing how to store your gas or electric powered golf car properly. To correctly store you golf car, follow these tips and consult your owner’s manual for additional requirements: For electric golf cars: Perform preventative maintenance procedures such as checking your tire inflation, performing semiannual periodic lubrications, cleaning the batteries, and filling the batteries with water and fully charging them. For Gas powered golf cars: Check your tire inflation, make sure that the motor has enough oil, the gas tank has been drained of fuel and the battery cables are unplugged.
• 8.Follow the Rules of the Road – It may seem like common sense, but those who drive golf cars sometimes forget that they are required to follow the same road laws as automobiles. While these laws may vary with every state, golf car owners are expected to follow the usual rules of the road, such as coming to a complete stop at stop signs, yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks, and not driving while under the influence.