Understanding Certified Reconditioned Golf Carts
Greetings Everyone! Today’s Blog deals with a topic that is both central to who we are at Carts Gone Wild and helps answer one of the most frequently asked questions by our customers. What is a “Certified Reconditioned” golf cart? Simply stated, a certified reconditioned golf cart is one that has been inspected, cleaned, repaired and placed on the show room floor for sale. The process of reconditioning a golf cart, is FAR FROM SIMPLE!
At Carts Gone Wild, we pride ourselves on helping our customers locate a golf cart that meets their vehicle needs. In several of our blogs, we have discussed understanding value that can be derived from selecting the correct golf cart. At CGW we have three different levels of golf carts available for sale: New Carts, Used Carts, & Trade-Ins. Obviously each has a different price point, and each may fit the needs of different customers. Many times, the first question asked by customers is, “Can you show me the cheapest golf cart you have?” When this question is asked, it provides the opportunity for CGW to separate ourselves from the competition by showing and explaining how we created our Certified Reconditioned golf carts.
Certified Reconditioned golf carts sold at Carts Gone Wild have been put through a rigorous twenty-point process that ensures that used golf carts on our showroom floor meet & exceed the expectations of our customers. This process creates a value for the customer and displays the quality, commitment, and dedication that we strive to provide our customers in the products we sell.
CERTIFIED RECONDITIONED PROCESS:
- All trim, seats, roof, struts and remaining items are removed from the cart
- The front & rear body is removed exposing frame & underbody
- Entire cart is HOT WATER pressure washed removing all dirt, grease, & grime
- Front & rear suspensions, bushings & other components are inspected and replaced as needed if wear and damage are present
- Front suspension lubricated
- Tire & brake drums removed, brake shoes inspected, cleaned & replaced as needed
- Brake cables inspected & replaced if broken or damaged, brakes adjusted
- Tires inspected & replaced with good used tires as needed, worn & dry rotted tires replaced
- Tire pressure set to designated specs, torque checked on all lugs
- Original seats cleaned & inspected, seat covers replaced if ripped or damaged
- Cart body washed, cleaned & buffed with wax, water spotting, scuffs and other damage removed as much as possible
- Body trim painted jet black includes front & rear struts, all black plastic trim, knobs, dash, etc.
- Chargers inspected & tested for electric carts
- Batteries & cables replaced unless stated otherwise for electric carts
- Oil filter, oil change, spark plug, air filter & fuel filter changed for gas carts
- New drive and alternator belts when needed for gas carts
- Alignment tow inspected and set as needed
- Cart test driven & checked for abnormal noise & overall general function; any noted issues addressed
- Second technician reviews check sheet & confirms work completed
- Shop technician signs off on every item listed
- Cart & serial number recorded & tracked for all items completed
- Bumper to bumper 30-day warranty on all Certified Reconditioned carts less than 10 years old
There’s no question that price is an important part of decision-making process but isn’t the only factor. Everyone has a budget and understanding what vehicle fits that budget can be difficult. At Carts Gone Wild we pride ourselves on being different, by offering a selection of products that provide quality and happiness to the customers. The certified reconditioned golf cart is a product that customers can trust, at a price point that provides affordability. Understanding the reconditioning process and the value it provides, may be the difference in the selection of the correct cart for your needs.