NEW WEBSITE

We now have a new name - GOLF TROLLEY GARAGES

& a new website :

golftrolleygarages.co.uk

Summer Golf

Finally the last week has provided some gorgeous weather to play golf in and from what i have seen the golf courses are in superb condition, what's needed now is some of that lovely rain stuff just to keep the courses in this condition as the ground is hardening and the grass is starting to show signs of wear.
A busy summer is ahead to in regards to sport with the World Cup already in full flow, the British Grand Prix near, Wimbledon, Cricket and Golf to same a few things going on, Not sure there'll be time to play :-)


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Powerbug

Powerbug are continuing to improve and add to their range of good well made quality products so visit www.powerbug.co.uk to see.


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New Golfstream Trolley

Golfstream will be introducing a new remote control electric golf trolley that will be competitively priced, made in the UK and will be a great addition to their already good quality range of products. So for those of you thinking of getting one, pop in and we can let you see one and play about with it to see if it suits your needs.

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Repairs

We are working with about 30 golf clubs and courses now in the Somerset and surrounding areas to help keep your electric golf trolleys in good working condition and keeping them on the course.
We work with all the major suppliers plus a lot of the lesser known ones that you might purchase of the internet, Even pop in to ask our thoughts on a second hand trolley you might be buying as we can give you a good indication if it's good value for money.

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Battery Testing

The last few weeks have seen a period of battery testing with mixed results. Fairly new batteries failing the test and older ones passing, So remember to look after your battery by following the instructions laid out in the paperwork provided with your battery.
Long hilly courses, wet conditions, a well loaded golf bag, a faulty charger and improper charging procedures can lead to a battery not lasting that long. Also to note that batteries are being made with less lead content than was previously done because of the cost of it which has also led to batteries lasting shorter than previous ones. The move to lithium is the way forward as they are proving to last 5 times longer and sometimes more, they weigh about a quarter of the weight, they require less charging time, they are more powerful and will prove to be more cost efficient.

We hope this helps and if you require any more information just drop us an email, call or pop in.

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Golf News

Hi again all.

This weekend saw Michelle Wie win a long over due US Open around the same course as Martin Kaymer so well done to her.......A tough test of golf !!
Tiger Woods hopefully returning to the tour this week after being out of action so quite some time now so we look forward to it.

The British Open is on the horizon and with so many different winners these days it's hard to say who will win but should be an enjoyable week and a deserved champion anyway.

Ride On Golf Carts

Call us or come and see us at Worle Industrial Centre for problems with your ride on golf cart be it Electrokart, Groundhog, Grasshopper plus many more makes as we can help. We also offer a service to come to you to diagnose and possibly fix it on site otherwise it can come to our fully equipped workshop. We can also help with mobility scooters.
Contact info@golftrolleygarage.co.uk or call 07973 715853 .

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FSB

Golf Trolley Garage are now members of the FSB or Federation of Small Businsses as it's known. We are looking forward to working with them, saving money, networking and having access to various organisations for help and advice.

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Wheels

Over the past couple of months we have had customers asking for new wheels because the tyres on their existing wheels have split, So we have told them that they might not need to get new wheels but just have the tyres replaced and in doing so save about a third of the cost. Once the wheels were cleaned by us they looked almost new again.

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Accessory Station

Nowadays the market is filled with accessory stations to attach to your trolley to hold an umbrella, a drink, a scorecard and a gps system. These are great and keep everything in one place, are convenient, useful and can make your golf game more enjoyable so check them out and ask your local Pro or us about one for your trolley.

Golf Trolley Garage

Do remember that Golf Trolley Garage works with a lot of the local golf Professional's in Somerset and surrounding areas. We have introduced ourselves and met these Professional's to promote our business but also to help them provide a service to their members and make sure they do not lose any business. We have been welcomed by all at these golf clubs not just for the service but knowledge too as we are here to help and if you come in to us please say which club you play at or are a member at.

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Battery

The battery is the power source for your electric golf trolley and so should be looked after. They come in different powers 20ah or 22ah common as 18 hole batteries and 28ah or 30ah for 36 hole batteried, also a 26ah 27 hole version.

It should be charged properly in the first instance as the manufacturers details suggest and if it is new should be discharged fully before being charged again for the first few times to make it work properly and efficiently.

The terminals should be kept clean and free of any corrosion to maintain a proper connection. Such corrosion or build up has caused battery failure. This can be cleaned off by just pouring boiling water over the corrosive powder.

The lead should be break free and if there is a fuse this should be checked now and again to make sure it hasn’t blown.

A normal lead acid battery should last a couple of years with good and proper use and it hasn’t been unknown for it to last more than that but this also depends on how much usage it gets ie 36 holes regularly

Trade In

Amongst the services we offer at Golf Trolley Garage:
Battery testing including Lithium batteries
Charger testing
Diagnosis
Battery recycling
Trolley trade ins

Just call, email or visit us to find out what we can do for you or offer you.

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Bag Support

The bag support is located half way up the frame and normally hinges out ready to hold your golf bag in place, It is a half circle shape and would have a strap attached to it to help hold the bag in place. Maintenance needed for this part is lubricant in the hinge and to check the nut and bolt every now and then for tightness.

Repairs

Some issues that you may have with your trolley can be repaired quite easily but care should be taken particularly with electrical components as we have seen these jobs under taken which have resulted in blown control boxes and switches. Our advice would be to let us do the jobs we have experience and knowledge in and do them for you with the comfort that it will be done properly and with guarantees.  

Potentiometer

The potentiometer or ‘pot’ as it’s known is the switch on your electric golf trolley and can be found in the handle part of your trolley. It will be in a circuit with the wiring loom and control box to switch on/off and change the speed of your trolley and is one of the most common parts that need replacing. A faulty pot can also be the cause when your trolley is ‘stuck’ at one particular speed and the only way to stop the trolley is to disconnect the power supply, so the connection leads should just be taken out from the battery to stop it.

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Wiring Loom

The wiring loom or main cable takes the electrical current around your trolley, It connects the control box with the switch and /or potentiometer and is an important piece in the system to make your trolley run correctly. Do check for cuts or breakages in this wire particularly around hinged areas and places where the wire goes into or out of the frame.

Wobbly Handle

Occasionally the handle on the trolley becomes wobbly or loose which will appear bendy and this is because the central lock has become loose, this requires tightening up, a simple job for an issue which can become quite annoying.

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Tyres

This week we had an enquiry regarding some broken tyres on a Powakaddy trolley. The fact that they were split meant they needed replacing but the whole wheel didn't have to be replaced only the tyres which some people do not know. Its not all makes and models of trolley's that this can be done with so ask us before you purchase either new wheels or second hand wheels.