Golf carts are a convenient way to navigate around golf courses and neighborhoods, but like other vehicles, they require regular maintenance. Check out these five signs your golf cart needs maintenance to help avoid a breakdown or unexpected repairs.
Strange noises or vibrations.
One of the first signs that your golf cart may need service is out-of-the-ordinary vibrations or noises. If your golf cart begins to rattle, squeak or hiss, there is likely an issue with the suspension, steering or brakes.
These red flags can lead to bigger issues. To avoid a situation, listen for grinding noises when braking, clicking sounds when turning or whining whistles when accelerating.
Loss of power.
Has your cart begun to lag or struggle to climb inclines? A weak battery or malfunction can put your cart at risk.
To reduce the risk of failures and extend your battery life, routinely check your battery voltage and age, and bring your cart in for routine service.
Charging or fueling problems.
Do you fuel your golf cart more? Is your electric cart struggling to hold a charge? You could be heading towards an issue. Regular battery maintenance and service are essential. To know when it’s time to bring your cart in, look for these signs:
- Chargers getting hot or shutting down.
- Carts are unable to charge past a certain percentage.
- The smell of gas or fuel.
Braking issues.
One of the other signs your golf cart needs maintenance is your brake performance. Warning signs it’s time to service your brakes include a spongy or delayed braking response, squealing noises or pulling to one side when braking.
Dashboard warnings.
Pay attention to those lights on your dashboard—they are warnings! Flickering lights can alert you to faulty fuses, corroded wiring, inconsistent panel readings or headlight issues.
Summary
It’s time to make your service appointment if you’ve noticed any of these signs your golf cart needs maintenance. Did you know? You can easily do that at The Cart Source! It starts with a service request.
And while you wait, continue reading our blogs for more golf cart tips.