Garrett's Golf Cars Blog

Garrett's Golf Cars Blog

Tire Pressure Maintenance: A Guide

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Aug 23, 2016 1:56:01 PM

When maintained at the proper PSI (or pounds per square inch), your golf cart tires may very rarely need repair or maintenance. If not properly maintained, however, you may find them wearing out fast, leaving you scratching your head while emptying out your wallet for yet another replacement set.

How can you maintain the correct PSI on your Bad Boy, Cushman, or E-Z-Go tires? We have a few tips.

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Topics: Garrett's Golf Car Advice

How to Make the Most of Your South Carolina Beach Vacation

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Aug 17, 2016 8:48:08 AM

There's nothing quite like a walk along one of South Carolina's beautiful beaches — you'll see children running in and out of the surf, dogs playing fetch in the water, and seabirds following anyone with food in hand. Whether you head down to the coast for regular vacations or it's your very first time, odds are good you're wondering how to truly make the most of your time in the sand. 

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Topics: Advice on Buying, Rentals

6 Reasons to Add An EZGO Golf Cart to Back-to-School Plans

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Aug 9, 2016 10:40:37 AM

While summer days are at their peak, it’s already time to start thinking creatively and planning for the upcoming academic year. While golf carts may be commonly associated with leisurely rounds on the course, they can also serve as versatile and fun transportation options for students, families, and campus employees. 

In this blog post, we'll explore six good reasons to incorporate an E-Z-GO golf cart into your back-to-school plans, offering convenience, excitement, and a unique experience for everyone involved.

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Topics: Life in South Carolina

3 Red Flags to Look For When Buying a Preowned Golf Cart

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Aug 4, 2016 12:58:14 PM

Buying preowned is a great way to save money on your golf cart, ATV, or specialty vehicle without sacrificing quality. Unfortunately, though, it's possible to fall prey to shady golf cart dealers hoping to sell you a "lemon". While we've previously given you tips on how to avoid these dealers, this week we'd like to walk you through a few red flags to watch out for when you're looking at the preowned carts themselves.

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Topics: Advice on Buying

Golf Cart Safety Tips For Families

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jul 27, 2016 1:25:47 PM

Golf carts are some of the safest vehicles you'll ever operate, but that doesn't make them immune to safety concerns. At one point during 2015, Palmetto Health Children's Hospital saw four separate cases of children who were injured in golf cart accidents. If your family relies on a golf cart or ATV for heading out to play a few rounds, traveling around the neighborhood, or even heading out in the woods to hunt or fish, it's important to know these three essential rules for staying safe on your specialty vehicle:

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Topics: Safety Tips

Let's Customize Your Golf Cart!

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jul 14, 2016 9:02:26 AM

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.

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Topics: Customization

3 Common Questions About Golf Carts, Answered!

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jul 7, 2016 9:45:12 AM

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.

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Topics: Safety Tips

Do I Need Golf Cart Insurance in South Carolina?

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jun 28, 2016 1:30:56 PM

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. 

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Topics: Advice on Buying

Beat The Heat With These Tips For Staying Cool On Your Golf Cart

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jun 23, 2016 9:00:54 AM

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.

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Topics: Life in South Carolina

Golf Carts at Night: A Safety Guide

Posted by Tara Ann Garrett on Jun 9, 2016 1:34:46 PM

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.

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Topics: Garrett's Golf Car Advice, Industry News