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No VAT increase on GoKart electric golf trolleys
Dec 30 2010 Posted in GoKart News by GoKartFor two months anyway. We’re keeping old misery guts Osborne at bay and will absorb the extra 2½% on VAT until the 1st March 2011. That’s the good news…
… the bad news is that as well as the extra VAT, we’ve a price rise due in March too. We thought you’d appreciate a bit of advance warning if you’re considering buying a GoKart electric golf trolley. On the first of March we’ll be increasing the price to £244 plus post and packing (£15 for mainland UK). In the meantime, as well as delaying the VAT rise, we’ll hold our current price of £224.
Lots of factors have forced our hand; rising material costs, labour, utilities. Moving production to China would be a solution, but we simply don’t want to. We’d rather keep making the trolley in our own factory here in the UK, and give you a product we’re proud of. Even at the slightly higher price, the GoKart represents fantastic value for money, we’re confident of that.
The bundle deal will continue, so if there are a couple of accessories you want to order with the trolley, you’ll still get the £20 discount.
GoKart Christmas puzzle goes global
Dec 29 2010 Posted in GoKart News by GoKartWith the Grand Christmas Puzzle being played in over 100 countries worldwide, we’re not too far away from covering the whole globe with a bit of festive cheer. Rather than tell you where it is being enjoyed, if we tell you where it isn’t, maybe you can help us get it there? If you have mates in; Greenland, Svalbard, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Guyana or West Africa then send them a link!
The first correct entry was pretty damn quick and came from Gordon L. from Galston. All the correct entries will go in the hat at the end of January, but even if Gordon doesn’t win the main prize, (more…)
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Dec 25 2010 Posted in GoKart News by GoKartNo not golf (we wish – it’s still pretty slushy here…), not cluedo, not charades, and definitely not the ukelele (had to spellcheck that one!), but the GRAND GOKART CHRISTMAS PUZZLE.
We’ve done it a little differently this year. The idea is to work out 18 film titles from the clues in the picture. The first letter of each title will lead you to a phrase, and your chance to win a stonking new GoKart electric golf trolley.
So grab your egg nog, get grannie comfy and see how quickly you can solve it. Some clues you’ll get easily, and some not quite so readily. There’s even a forum where you can seek encouragement or enlightenment (but don’t expect any sense out of the moderators til Boxing Day; you’re on your own until then…)
The puzzle runs up to the end of January, when we’ll announce the winner. Honourable mentions will be given to those speeding through it quickly on Christmas Day. The first chap to complete the quiz last year was surprised by a little congratulatory present from us, I’m sure we’ll do the same this year. Socks maybe?
Click on the picture to go to the GoKart Christmas Puzzle
What you said about our last blast of torment in the Summer;
“Thanks guys. Huge fun. Took a couple of days out of my life. Sam S, Abbotts Langley
“I’m now going to lie down in a dark room for a month.” Ieuan W, Mold
“Thanks for several days of fun, frustration, elation, and ultimate triumph. What other company in the country would give as much fun as yours?” Michael S. Southport
“Unfortunately I now have to go and catch up on 2 days work that I haven’t done!” John O’G, Hartlepool
“Thanks for the headache!” Gary G. Colchester
“I’m now going off to stick needles in my eyes which I’m sure will be less painful……” Hugh H, Thirsk
“So long and thanks for all the fish” Alan B, Portstewart
“What a brilliant and challenging Quiz … the best I have attempted in over 50 years.” Kevin B, Leyland
Favourite Christmas card so far…
Dec 22 2010 Posted in Geoff Waterhouse, GoKart News by GoKart…and a big thank you to everyone who sent us in cards and chocs and BISCUITS. We are as ever, wholeheartedly and fullbelliedly appreciative. And planning diets.
Hedgehogs defy winter rules!
Dec 22 2010 Posted in GoKart News by GoKartAbsolutely no hibernation on the cards for GoKart hedgehogs. Fit these to your GoKart electric golf trolley and you’re hot to trot.
Now available in the accessory section of the website shop (for ROI please click here), the set includes two drive wheels and a front wheel, all featuring the proven ‘hedgehog’ technology (big nobbles, but very intelligently designed big nobbles) that helps protect fairways against damage in wet, wintry conditions. The set costs £61 plus £4 postage and packing (ROI €74 plus €6 p&p).
Chance to win his ‘n hers GoKarts
Dec 20 2010 Posted in GoKart News by GoKartSounds a bit nice to us - £24 entry per pair, with stunning views and fine hospitality, Grange Fells course in Cumbria is hosting a mixed greensome competition Friday 27th May 2011. First prize, a pair of GoKarts. That weekend it’s the famous Cartmel races, so you could be thoroughly excused for making it a bit of a break. Our very own Mr. Waterhouse is Captain there next year so make sure you say hello! Entry forms from the Club Secretary 01772 682981 or email geoffwaterhouse@tiscali.co.uk
