While we often talk about the customized windshields, coolers, and other options we have available to make your E-Z-Go, Bad Boy, or Cushman cart or ATV perfect for you and your family, we know that our customers like to come in totally prepared.

Today, we've put together a brief guide on what you can expect when you come into our Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston locations looking for a customized golf cart just for you.

The purchase of a golf cart is an investment — in comfort, style, and substance. Whether you're picking up a Cushman cart to help you handle heavy lifting in the construction, hotel, or other professional industries, need a Bad Boy (or Bad Boy Off Road ATV!) to get you around the farm or the woods without trouble, or are interested in an E-Z-Go option for the golf course or around the neighborhood, it's important to make sure you're well-informed before you put any money down.

At Go With Garrett's Golf Cars and Specialty Vehicles, it's our mission not just to provide great sales, service, customization, and rental options here in South Carolina, but also to make sure our customers' questions are answered. This week, we've chosen three of the most common concerns we've heard from our customers to respond to.

In South Carolina, golf cart insurance is required by law if you plan to use your golf cart on paved roads. 

Liability insurance covers damages and injuries you may cause to others in an accident while driving your golf cart. 

When temperatures climb into the nineties each day, it can be hard to convince yourself to spend much time outdoors. We don't blame you for wanting to stick to cool, air-conditioned ideas for activities, but this gorgeous summer weather is just begging you to get out and enjoy it! It's important to put a little more emphasis on safety during these very hot days, so we have some tips for getting you out on the course (or out in the woods) without overheating.

Until recently, operating a golf cart at night in South Carolina was illegal, but the law has now changed for most individuals. The South Carolina legislature passed a measure allowing golf carts to be driven at night as long as specific stipulations are followed. Interested in learning more? Let us walk you through what you'll need to do to get your golf cart road legal after dark.

Whether you're interested in buying a new or a preowned golf cart or specialty vehicle here in South Carolina, there's one part of the vehicle that customers often don't realize needs special attention — your tires. A huge variety of types of tires currently exist on the market today, and it's important that you choose a golf cart or ATV that not only meets your needs for internal comfort but also has tires built to match your plans and lifestyle.

What do you need to know about tires before you purchase? Let's take a look.

Golf carts occasionally find themselves the targets of theft. And for a good reason. Many people do not add proper security measures to prevent theft. For example, check out this news article about a stolen golf cart in Mount Pleasant. It all happened within a minute and without any struggle. Charleston police suggest, “those with golf carts should utilize a unique key and remove it after use. Keep your cart parked in a garage or fenced-in area when possible, and use a wheel lock.” 

Not only are golf carts a valuable investment, but they’re also a fun and convenient way to get around on the golf course or in your neighborhood. However, as with any valuable possession, it's important to keep your golf cart secure. In this blog post, we’ll share tips and tricks to help you protect your golf cart from theft and damage.

Golf cart windshields are like your average vehicle windshields in many ways — they are accepted simply as a given part of your vehicle purchase and are rarely given much thought unless they end up damaged and needing replacement. Many of our customers believe that all golf cart windshields are essentially alike, but that's not true! There are different types of windshields that work best for different purposes. Today, we'll walk you through a few essential facts to know about maintaining your windshields and customizing your choice so that it's the perfect option for your lifestyle.

While batteries for golf carts will last years if cared for properly, eventually they will need to be replaced. We like to advise our customers on the best ways to care for their batteries to ensure they last as long as possible. We've put together a few pieces of critical information you need to know in order to properly care for your golf cart's battery.

Many people believe that a preowned golf cart comes home "as is" — no change in condition, no chance to customize, just taking home what you find on the lot. Not true! Customization is possible and available even for golf carts that are older or have gone through multiple previous owners. Here are a few tips for making the most of your options.