We here at Go With Garrett's Golf Cars and Specialty Vehicles are lucky to live in a state that doesn't get quite the snow and ice that other regions in the country do. Even the northernmost point of South Carolina might only see one or two serious accumulations of snow or ice per year, and down by the coast things stay positively balmy compared to the winters faced further north.

Still, on those chilly days in January or February you may be tempted to put your golf cart away and swear off golfing in winter.

The truth is, you can have plenty of fun playing golf even when the thermostat dips. We have three tips for making the most of winter golf in South Carolina.

We've written before about preparing your golf cart for winter storage, but if you want to keep using your golf cart during the winter. We’ve put a few ideas together! 

South Carolina generally has mild winters, so you may not need to store your golf cart or ATV! However, we have seen some damaging ice and snow storms. 

Once you’ve taken our advice on winter proofing your E-Z-Go, Club Car, Cushman, or other specialty vehicles,you’ll be able to keep using it right through the coldest months of the year.

What are some great uses for your golf cart or ATV during the winter?

If you're the type to put away your golf cart or ATV for winter storage, there are a few steps you'll need to take to ensure that your battery stays in peak condition, even if you're not heading out on the course or into the woods during the colder months. We've spoken before about winterizing your ATV, but we haven't really taken a close look at caring for your electric golf cart or ATV's battery.

Parking your golf cart in a storage shed or garage and leaving it alone for up to three months will likely end with a golf cart that just won't start come spring.

We'd like to walk you through what steps to take when preparing a golf cart battery for winter storage today.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday shopping season is really getting down to the wire. Maybe all your presents are already purchased and wrapped, waiting patiently to be placed under the tree... but in our case, things often come down to the last minute before we're really ready for Santa to arrive!

If you're anything like us, you're still hunting for gifts for friends and family. To help you out, we've put together a short list of golf cart gift ideas for the special people in your life. Whether you're hoping to pick up something special for a picky teen, your favorite golf enthusiast, or someone whose idea of a perfect Christmas is lights strung across a palm tree at the beach... we've got something for everyone!

Even though we're lucky enough not to feel the worst effects of winter here in often-sunny South Carolina, things still get colder and many of our customers find themselves putting their golf carts into storage through December, January, and February. However, just because it's too chilly to take your golf cart out for a spin, that doesn't mean you can't still keep it well-maintained and even add on a new accessory or two this fall before the temperatures drop!

We've put together a short list of three great DIY golf cart projects you can work on this winter while your golf cart is in storage. Once you bring it out again in the spring, you'll feel like you're driving a whole new cart on the beach, while you get in some time at the golf course, or even just tooling around the neighborhood.

Golf carts driven by responsible adults are a typical sight in Country Clubs, but these vehicles also find their way into the hands of the younger generation in gated communities, neighborhoods, and even on hunting terrains.

While these vehicles are designed not to travel over 30mph, it's still helpful to be aware of some important precautions that can help you avoid injuries of any sort. Let's talk about this:

Just like the vehicles you use daily to get from Point A to Point B, golf carts too need routine checkups. The best rule of thumb to keep in mind is if you use it regularly, you need to check it regularly. Here at Garrett's we like to make sure our owners understand the importance of a checkup and what to expect when they bring their carts in for service. So today, we're going to break down how we handle our checkups:

Many of our customers are the Do-It-Yourself type and like to work on their golf carts and ATVs at home to keep them maintained, add customized parts, or do some basic repairs. One of the easiest DIY's for golf carts is checking out your fuel pump to ensure that you're getting the right amount of fuel into your system at any given time. While cars and gasoline-powered golf carts both have fuel pumps, the two operate very differently, so we've put together a short guide to help you know how to check your fuel pump — and what to do if you're worried it isn't working correctly.

One of our favorite things about living in South Carolina is the beautiful natural landscape! A great outdoor adventure awaits just about anywhere you turn, and with autumn on its way in (finally!) the milder temperatures and beautiful fall colors leave us making weekend plans — for the whole family to take a hike! Today we'll walk you through our five favorite spots to visit for a walk on the trails in fall in South Carolina. Whether you live right up in the mountains or down by the beach, you're guaranteed at least one spot on our list that's close to home... and at least one that will take you out of your comfort zone.

Let's say you decide to take your E-Z-Go, Bad Boy, or Cushman golf cart out for a spin. Everything starts up just fine, the motor is running, you put a foot to the pedal and... nothing happens. You may be wondering what the problem could be and what you can do about it. Today, we'll take a look at a few reasons for this common golf cart problem.