No not about the Meaning of Life, is there any point in Mah Jong or where to find semolina in Sainsburys – but what more information would you like us to give you when you’re deciding whether to buy?
What could we add to the website to make it more useful?
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find out everything that’s important to you, as fast and simply as we can. So we’re asking for experts to help us … you!
I have had my kart for over 18 months and it is superb. I recently had a problem with my kart and the company sorted me out within days keeping me informed all the way. i have never experienced such excellent customer service. This is the first thing I mention to my friends when asked about my kart. As another example of fast response my previous entry was answered within 75 mins at 2203hrs. Quality all the way. Thanks for the great service please keep it going (think I’ve spelt everything correctly this time).
Gareth
PS I have forgotten my battery twice so the black battery top as an accessory would be a great idea.
Hi,
I’m seriously considering one of these trolleys, think they look fantastic and so compact. Just a couple of questions:
1. What’s the maximum weight of golf bag they can carry?
2. Can the trolley be used in a ‘free-wheel’ mode?
3. Have you any other models in the pipe line?
Also can someone who has one tell me if there is any flex or movement in the frame when you manoeuvre the trolley around? say on 2 wheels when you tip it back for example?
Cheers
Al
Alistair,
1. We don’t specify a maximum weight. The GoKart is designed to carry one full set of golf equipment. So as long as you don’t carry bags of cement, pea shingle or other types of building materials, you will be fine.
2. It does free wheel forwards only. Pulling it backwards doesn’t do any harm but the resistance of the motor creates some drag.
3. There are no new models planned for the near future.
4. The GoKart is generally very rigid. There is no flex in the frame itself, just a small amount of movement due to normal clearances at the folding points.
Hi – I am buying one of these off my mate who purchased it in March 2008 (he’s only used it 3 times). I will have the original receipt, so can you transfer ownership/ warranty to me, and will I be able to have updates etc (grip wheels etc)? Thanks, Davy.
Dave,
No problem, we can transfer ownership/warranty to you. Just telephone (01227 712288), or email with your friends details and well do the rest
I am also in the process of buying a 4 month old Go Kart off someone, I will contact the seller to change the details over, thanks. Would I be eligible for grip wheels and new front wheel cover etc? Gary.
Gary,
Yes, you would be eligible (We believe all GoKarts owners are equal)
Just want to say thanks to Sean for being so polite on the phone when i ordered the blank cover so i can still use my kart when i havent got battery with me. He said he would post 1st class yesterday pm and it was delivered today!
Now i have a nice blue ‘bit’ to clip on for my impromptu rounds on the way home from work…
Marvellous kit, magic customer services – “The best a golfer can get!” :)
Adam
that’s great thanks, what a top company service and attitude to your customers.
Do you sell an extended warranty for after 12 months is up?
Gary.
Gary,
We don’t do extended warranties at the moment. It’s something we may consider for the future if there’s a demand
Thanks, that sounds great! Top company service and a great attitude towards your customers.
Do you sell an extended Warranty for when the 12 months is up?
Thanks again
Gary.
Sorry for repeating my post…
Sorry for repeating my post… (even more sorry for the poor pun!)
Gary
I took my new pink GoKart out for the first time today, even as a true blonde it was really easy to use and went like a dream. The light weight and small size when folded up are fantastic.
just want to say i ave had a go kart for about 5weeks i think they are very fast how fast do they actually go
Snelly,
We’ve never put a stop watch on it, but it’s too fast for Lewis Hamilton. It must be because he hasn’t got one.
Can you tell me if it is possible to fit ‘hedgehog’ wheels to your trolleys.
My club will only allow electric trolleys during the winter if they are fitted?
Many thanks,
Julia,
Yes, you can fit Hedgehogs to the GoKart. We don’t supply them, but you can buy them on the manufacturers’ website (click here). There’s some information on our website that may be of interest – type hedgehog in the search box at the top left of the page.
If the go kart is as good as the web site perhaps I should be in on it!
I made a mistake by buying a Slazenger Trolley 20 months ago (what a crap clutch arrgt and at new service address “obsolete, no spares”.
My spare batteries measure 80x70x75cm wide.12v20ah. will these fit?
Well we reckon it’s about time you had a bit of decent karma with golf trolleys. And the good news is that your batteries will be fine on the GoKart. If you have two existing batteries you could order the basic GoKart, no battery or charger (which comes with one battery fitting kit) @ £169, and a second battery fitting kit @ £12. So for £181 you’re all set up for 36 holes whenever you want. Shout if you want any other help.
I am loving my new Gokart, and I am getting some positive comments.
Just a thought on a future design – Have you seen the new Dyson Vacuum Cleaners with the “Ball” for easy turning? Would it be good for a Gokart to have a ball instead of the front wheel??
Great job though guys!!
Gary,
We’ll put your suggestion on the list for features to consider for product development. Should be good on getting round those tight dog legs
I currently have a hillbilly trolley.Will my battery fit the go kart.
Ling,
Yes the Hillbilly battery fits very nicely on GoKarts. you can order the trolley and a battery fitting kit for just £169 and you’re good to go…
I do not yet own a Go Kart so I visited your web site with great interest. But I notice that your cart uses a buckle/clip arrangement at the top for holding the golf bag in place, as I have arthritis problems with my hands I would not be able to release the buckle to remove the bag. If I decide to buy a Go kart could it be supplied with a velcro arrangenment instead of a plastic buckle /clip ?
We Ladies take lots of stuff on the course in our trolley bags. Unfortunately, they will never sit up straight and are continually sliding over on their sides on the trollies. Does the Go Kart hold the bags in a perfectly straight and upright position?
Also do you have an umbrella holder to fit on the trolley?
Many thanks
Marjorie,
The bag stays in place really well on a GoKart, without any slewing or twisting. Rock steady, no matter how much very essential stuff you take around with you!
Hi Tony,
We’ve opted for a buckle arrangement on the trolley rather than velcro as we find it a far more efficient fastening (especially when the velcro is a bit old and mucky and loses it’s stickability.
We’re posting you a sample strap and buckle in the post tonight to see how you get on with it. Hopefully it won’t be a problem. We don’t have any velcro type ones here, but if the buckle isn’t suitable and you wanted to adapt ours yourself we’d certainly be happy to send spares for you to experiment with. Let us know how you find it?
Thanks for your offer of a sample strap for me to try, my email was only an inquiry, I have to say that I found your prompt reply and the offer to send a sample strap impressive. When I need to buy an electric trolley a gokart will be top of the list subject to me being able to use the buckle type of strap. Incidentally, several of my golfing pals have similar arthritis problems and would welcome any help to ease some of the problems met when carrying out what appear to be everyday tasks. Once again thanks for you prompt reply.
You’re welcome! In the meantime we’ll see what I can sort out for you in case the buckle does prove to be a problem. Might have to have a Blue Peter moment on your behalf!
Hi,
A lot of the pictures on your site show the go kart being darker than it actually is. Are these pictures of the same Go Kart? or is this just a lighting thing?
Any plans to make the go kart in Black or dark charcoal like the some of the pictures on your site?
Also what is your delivery time going to be likely in the run up to Christmas?
Cheers
Al
All the GoKarts we make at the moment have the darker frame; it’s very very very dark grey (I call it black…) When we launched, for the first year or so all the trolleys made were light grey and green. The website does have a smattering of old photographs on it.
If you were to order one now it’d be black and either blue, red, pink or green. You can also have a black battery cover if you’d rather.
We’ll try to keep to our prompt delivery schedules before Christmas, but if last year is anything to go by it gets blooming busy. If you can, allow ten days or so for UK mainland.
I have a go-kart and it’s great, but wish you also did a golf bag for the trolley. Can you recomend one please.
Also please let me know when the umbrella holder is available please.
Thanks
Well before we start talking about golf bags we’ll just say how much we admired the Babyshambles stuff.
The good news is there will be a GoKart trolley bag if you can hang on til Christmas or just after, and very smart it’ll be too. But if you really can’t control yourself you’reokay with pretty much any cart bag that takes your fancy. We rather like the Gogolf ones, as they come in lots of wonderful colours (www.goclassicgolf.com) but the Ogio bags look very good too. Check out these three on the blog for a bit of a design statement – http://www.gokart.co.uk/blog/gokart-news/now-this-is-what-we-like/
Please tell me that the switch in your trollety is not like the bloody Hilly Billy. one! How sturdy is the plastic that you use to produce such a good looking trolley?Pstheabove name is my wife wich detest golf!,but always try to please with nice golfing prezzy,ciao Giuseppe
Giuseppe,
The switch on the GoKart is different to the ‘bloody Hilly Billy’ (sic). It is a marvelous switch, a wonderous speed controlling device with almost divine, trolley speed controlling power. The plastic is more prosaic unfortunately – it’s just Tough, with a capital Ta.
Even though you say your Wife, Deborah, does not like golf at the moment, we’re sure if you gave her a GoKart, it would change her whole life for the better. If not, please remember our unique 28 day, money back guarantee.
Is there a way to fix a Powacaddy umbrella holder to the Go Kart?
Anne,
Unfortunately, no
Front wheel gets glogged up in wet weather is there a modification available my brother in law and I are very satisfied with the product
Eric,
Please click here for more info
do you do an umbrella stand for the go kart
Selvy,
Please click here for more info
What control functions are there and how do they work, normal, 10m, 20M etc.? Any distance measurement options?
Kevin,
The GoKart doesn’t have the bells and whistles you mention. We deliberately kept it clean and simple, sticking to just the essentials – very quick and easy to use, nice and light and with a sensible price. We hope you like the look of it. Please let us know if you’d like more information.
I am gutted – my club has put a blanket ban on Electric Trolleys until March 2009. I asked the Pro, he said the likes of Powakaddies are too heavy – he even said the Gokart would be fine, but they can’t have one rule for one etc etc – they also say Hedgehog wheels do not work!!
Gary,
Complete ban on electric trolleys! That sounds a bit severe – does your course turn into a blancmange in the winter? We’d better get development of our hover trolley moving then.
Hi I am looking to buy one for my girl friend,but she has a brand new taylor made bag which has a stupid rigid handle on the back. Can you tell me if the bag will sit on your trolley flat.As at present she has to place the bag side ways with her current trolley.
Hi Michael,
Any chance you can send us a photo of the bag, or a model number so we can look online?
Hi
The bag is a taylor made monaco cart bag
Pictures of it on internet look fine. We’ll check one out in the flesh today if we can track one down locally and email you with the thumbs up, ok? Damn, visit to a golf shop. I love my job.
With regards to a lot of people commenting on the clogging on the front wheel… Guys, it’s simple, all you do is stop your cart and pull it backwards an inch or so. Then all the muck and leaves are deposited in a tidy wee heap. U can then motor on til your hearts content, u don’t actually have to start prodding at the front wheel so theres no point making a drama out of a very manageable problem!!!