Golf carts
Golf cart repair in your driveway
Dealers in The Villages get booked up fast in season. Eric comes to your home, finds the problem, and when it is a battery or terminal problem, most of the time you are back on the cart path the same visit.
What Eric fixes on golf carts
- Carts that won't start, or won't even click
- Battery testing, charging and replacement
- Corroded battery terminals, cleaned the safe way
- Water levels in lead-acid batteries
- Solenoid connections and tripped circuit breakers
- Charger problems on older carts
- Brakes: soft pedal, grinding, pulling, a parking brake that won't hold
- Headlights and lights, including aftermarket wiring
- A full check before cart season, or before you head north
Cart won't start? A two-minute check first
Look at the battery terminals. If you see white, blue-green, or crusty buildup on the posts, that is very likely your problem.
Please don't scrape it off with a metal tool or pour anything on it. That is a job for someone who does it carefully. Call Eric instead.
If the terminals look clean and it still won't start, it is usually one of a short list: a weak cell, a bad connection at the solenoid, a tripped circuit breaker, or on older carts, the charger.
Brakes: don't wait on these
Cart paths, tunnels and bridge ramps make brakes a real safety issue. Call if you notice:
- A spongy pedal that sinks almost to the floor
- Grinding or a high-pitched squeal
- The cart pulls to one side when you stop
- The parking brake won't hold on a slope
How it works
Three simple steps
Call or text Eric
Tell him what the vehicle is doing and where it is parked. You can also book a time online.
Eric comes to you
He looks at the problem in your driveway or garage and gives you a written estimate.
You say yes, he fixes it
Nothing is repaired until you approve it. You pay when the work is done.
Golf cart owners say
The Village Mobile Mechanic arrived promptly and was very knowledgeable regarding my cart. I would not hesitate to recommend Eric for your cart repairs and maintenance.
Eric was great to deal with. He got here and jumped right into fixing my cart. Very polite and honest. I would definitely call him again. He got here right when he said he would.
Battery dead in the garage, Eric (the same day) brought the correct battery, installed it, scanned to make sure there was no other trouble and charged a reasonable fee for the battery and labor
Eric is now my auto and golf cart mechanic
Golf cart questions
How often should I check my golf cart battery?
Check the terminals for corrosion once a month, more often in summer. Charge after every use, even a short trip. If you have lead-acid batteries, check the water every 2 to 4 weeks in summer and use distilled water only.
How long should a golf cart battery last here?
A well-maintained cart battery in this climate should last 5 to 6 years. A neglected one can fail in under 2.
How often should golf cart brakes be checked?
Twice a year is a reasonable baseline, more often if you drive daily or notice any warning signs.
What should I do before leaving for the summer?
Charge the cart fully, check the water in lead-acid batteries, park it in the garage if you can, and protect the terminals from corrosion. Eric can check your car and your cart in one visit before you go. See the snowbird checklist.
Can my golf cart cross US-441?
A standard cart can only be driven on roads posted 30 mph or less, so use the tunnels and bridges to cross busier roads. Read the golf cart road rules, explained.
Golf cart tips from Eric
- Why won't my golf cart start after sitting? A battery guide
- Golf cart brakes: seven warning signs
- Can my golf cart cross US-441? The Villages rules explained
Cart giving you trouble?
Call or text Eric. He comes to your driveway anywhere in The Villages, Lady Lake, Oxford and Wildwood.