Any dealer can sell you a golf cart or utility vehicle. The best golf cart dealers are those that learn about your business before taking your money. They’ll find out how and where you plan to use your golf cart, what applications you'll use it for, and how much you can afford to spend. Here’s how to locate companies that will look out for your best interests instead of their own.

Dealers that specialize in utility vehicles have different strengths than those that focus on customizing personal golf carts. The best utility vehicle dealers can offer burden carriers capable of carrying heavy loads, personnel carriers that can ferry six or eight passengers, and other utility vehicles. Dealers that focus on personal electric golf carts specialize more in custom paint jobs and accessories for making a cart street-legal.

The easiest way to locate the best golf cart companies is to submit a free request for quotes through BuyerZone. We'll connect you with four to six different golf car dealers you can choose from. Interview them over the phone to become familiar with the products and services they offer, and you can determine which provides the best mix of quality, service, and cost.

Once you have a list of suppliers, visit their locations to check out their operations and conduct a test drive. This allows you to try the golf carts yourself, see what extras are available, and ask any questions you might have about performance. It’s also a good opportunity to see how their staff interacts with other customers and view their showroom and parts inventory.

Additional characteristics of the best golf cart companies

• Offer a range of new and quality used golf carts
• Carry golf carts from several manufacturers
• Willing to give a list of references
• Provide guarantees and estimates in writing
• Up front about delivery and maintenance costs
• Clean record with the Better Business Bureau

Ultimately, the best golf cart dealers are those that treat your business like a partner, learning what type of golf cart you need and finding you the appropriate match. And the first step in locating the best golf cart dealer is using BuyerZone's free golf cart quote request service to get connected to qualified suppliers in your area.