You’d be surprised at how much routine cleaning of your golf cart can extend its life. Let’s get started! There are a few things you want to be mindful of before getting your hands dirty. Remember that – just like cars – golf cart exteriors are covered with clear coat, so you want to avoid abrasive cleaning products. Unlike cars, …
Winterize Your Golf Cart with a Golf Cart Enclosure
We cover up all of the things we want to protect…bundling our babies in overstuffed snow suits, placing Band-Aids on our cuts and scrapes and shielding ourselves from the rain with umbrellas. Why wouldn’t we want to treat our beloved golf carts the same way? Now is the perfect time – while we are experiencing the cooler temperatures that come …
5 Great Movies about Golf
It’s wintertime – a great time to hunker down and watch a good movie. If you are a golfer, you may want to consider a movie about golf because there are some really great ones. Here are five outstanding examples… How can anyone explain “Caddyshack” and do it the justice it deserves? Arguably the funniest golf movie ever made, “Caddyshack” …
Get Creative and Decorate Your Golf Cart with Jewels and Unique Accessories to Personalize It
As my Dad say, “Paper and paint make it what it ain’t,” and boy does that apply to golf carts! When it comes to golf carts, anything goes. It’s nice when the things you own can reflect your personality and style, and that is easy and fun to do with a golf cart. So, once you purchase the cart you …
Carpool with Your Neighbors in Your Golf Cart to Local Beaches, Parks and More!
Golf carts can enhance your life, as well as the lives of your family and friends. Of course, golf carts can always be used to make golfing even more enjoyable, but they are also a fun, open-air transportation option for those who live in small towns and local neighborhoods; and they are particularly enjoyable in New Smyrna Beach! Just think …
How to Avoid Golf Cart Theft in Your Community
As golf carts become more popular and as they become adorned with even more cool accessories, they become more coveted and, sadly, more at risk for theft. Even more sadly, golf carts are simple to steel. Over 30,000 of them are stolen every year! One of the best ways to protect against golf cart thieves is to store your golf …
Seniors Love Golf Carts to Get Around
Are you getting older? Maybe you’re not as comfortable driving your car in heavy traffic anymore. Maybe you want to save money on gas or maybe you live in a retirement community where being social and getting around is so much easier with a golf car. Golf cars are affordable and fun to drive. When you drive in the open …
A Brief History of Golf Carts
Today, golf carts are used recreationaly for our enjoyment on and off the golf course; in business for agriculture, warehouses, etc.; for seniors and the disabled population to increase independence, for short jaunts to save gas; and so much more – but that certainly wasn’t the case at first. Golf carts were first introduced in 1932, but they were far …
Why Children Enjoy Riding Around in Golf Carts
Kids love the outdoors, spending quality time with their parents and grandparents, and they certainly love a great amusement ride! Golf carts offer all that and more. When you ride in a golf cart, you operate at low speeds, giving you time to enjoy the ride, your companions and your environment. Golf carts are an excellent way for grandparents and …
Ways to Personalize Your Golf Cart
It’s nice when the things you own can reflect your personality and style, and that is easy and fun to do with a golf cart. Gulf Atlantic Vehicles has been New Smyrna Beach’s trusted golf cart source since 1965! For four generations, our family has provided top-quality golf cart sales and service to the New Smyrna Beach area. Our service …
Traveling with Your Golf Cart While on Vacation Is a Great Idea!
Vacations can become more fun depending upon what you bring. It’s great to bring your friends. Sometimes it is better with your kids (sans the whole “Are we there yet?” thing and any teenage morose). Bringing your dog can be even fun, depending on the type of vacation you decide to take. Boogie boards and other beach toys can also …
Why We Carry Club Car
In the market for a high quality, affordable golf cart? Then join the club known for some of the finest golf, utility and transportation vehicles in the industry. That’s why Gulf Atlantic Vehicles carries Club Car, a 50-year old company with worldwide distribution and a remarkable reputation for providing long-lasting value. Whatever your golf cart needs, Club Car can meet …
We Proudly Provide Cushman Carts, and Here’s why…
Cushman Motor Company is an independent, family-owned business that has been producing high-quality vehicles since 1949, and Gulf Atlantic Vehicles on Pioneer Trail in New Smyrna Beach is proud to carry Cushman carts. Cushman offers an unbelievable array of gas, electric and diesel utility carts, industrial warehouse carts, shuttles, passenger carts, tugs and burden movers. Built tough, with unrelenting hauling …
What Makes E-Z-GO Great Golf Carts
E-Z-GO golf carts, one of the top golf cart brands in the world, offers an exceptional line of golf cars ranging from personal golf carts to fleet, turf and food/beverage golf carts for the golf and hospitality industries. Receiving the coveted Shingo Prize for “Operational Excellence,” E-Z-Go golf carts are well known for their world-class advanced technology. Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, …
What Sets GEM Golf Carts Apart from the Rest
Electric Gem golf cars, engineered by world-renowned Polaris Industries, are sold by Gulf Atlantic Vehicles in New Smyrna Beach. Gem golf cars offer a host of exceptional benefits, including more maneuverability and efficiency than an ordinary golf cart…not to mention an extremely low carbon footprint since they release absolutely zero emissions. All Gem golf cars offer rugged frames, long-lasting durability …
Our Knowledgeable Sales Team Is Here to Help
At Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, your satisfaction is paramount to us. For four generations, our family has provided top-quality golf cart sales and service to the New Smyrna Beach area. The golf cart you choose really depends on how you plan to use your golf car and which would work best for you, and the knowledgeable, friendly sales associates at Gulf …
E-Z-Go Elite Lithium Ion Batteries
E-Z-Go Elite Lithium Ion Batteries are revolutionizing the electric golf cart industry with zero maintenance, unparalleled cost savings, a lighter cart and an unheard of eight-year battery warranty. With E-Z-Go Elite Lithium Ion Batteries, there is no battery cell watering and no terminal post cleaning required by ordinary electric golf cart batteries. The result is absolutely zero maintenance! E-Z-Go Elite …
Golf Cart Maintenance and How Gulf Atlantic Vehicles Can Help
Golf carts actually don’t need that much care, but as with everything, a little bit of preventive maintenance can go a long way. One of the most important things you can do for your golf cart is to keep a watchful eye on things. Check your tire pressure, check underneath from time to time to make sure that nothing is …
Port Orange 2018 Events
Port Orange hosts some amazing events throughout the year, so put on your party pants, and get ready for fun! There’s the Port Orange Spring Fair and Craft Show – a four day family festival that takes place every March. In April, there is the Port Orange Art Fest – a two-day celebration of the arts, and the Port Orange …
With Such a Large Inventory, We Can Find You the Perfect Golf Cart!
The more, the merrier, we like to say! Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, New Smyrna Beach’s premier golf cart provider, carries an enormous array of new and used golf carts; and what our enormous inventory of quality golf carts and accessories means for you is that you can find exactly what you are looking for right here! We also offer hundreds of …
Golf Carts Are Great for the Entire Family!
Golf carts can be an immense joy for every single person (even the fuzzy “people”) in your family. Of course, golf carts can always be used to make golfing even more enjoyable, but they are also a fun, open-air transportation option for those who live in small towns and local neighborhoods. Because they are open, they can add a level …
The Difference between Electric and Gas Golf Carts
Both gas powered and electronic golf carts have their own benefits, so it is important to choose the type of golf cart that best suits your specific needs. First, let’s talk fuel. Both are fuel efficient. Electronic golf carts run off of a rechargeable battery and now from EZGO there is even an ELiTE battery that comes with a 8 …
Learn the History of Golf Carts
Believe it or not, golf carts didn’t really catch on when they were first introduced in 1932. From the 1930s to the 1950s, they were mostly used by people with disabilities so that they could get around more easily. The 1950s was when they actually become popular. Merle Williams used his experience with electric cars during the World War II …
The Importance of Keeping Your Golf Cart Well Maintained
Preventive maintenance can go a long way with golf carts, and the little bit of time and investment required for your golf cart care will be well worth it in the long run. It will keep your golf cart in great shape for you, and help you to retain its value in case you ever decide you want to sell …
Shopping for a Golf Cart in a Local, Reputable Store, vs. Online
You know the guy that comes up to you on the street in the greasy looking rain coat, opens it up, points to his inventory and asks you in a creepy voice if you want to buy a watch? You wouldn’t make a purchase from him, so why buy your golf cart online. Where you buy your golf car is …
Basic Golf Cart Safety
As with rock climbing, tightrope walking and basically anything in this world, that old saying still goes, “Safety First.” The same is true with golf cart operation. Be safe, and it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on your safety fundamentals… First of all, drive courteously and always obey the law. Never drive aggressively, joy ride or drive under the influence. …
How Fast Can and Should Golf Carts Go?
If your golf cart is used primarily for golfing, by your kids or your older parents, you may be a-okay with the standard electric golf cart speed of 12-14 mph. Even golf course golf carts go no faster than 15 miles per hour. Guess they want to avoid any Steve McQueen “Bullet”-like driving too! The speed and power of your …
Golf Cart Covers Preserve the Life of Your Cart
The more you do to protect your belongings, the longer they will last and the better shape they will maintain. Some of our most valuable possessions aside from our house include our vehicles, so don’t forget your golf cart when it comes to protection! One of the best ways to preserve the life of your golf car is with a …
Golf Carts Are Perfect for Parents with Small Children
Although golf carts originally gained their popularity on the golf course, they have become a staple in states with warmer climate. They are a fun, open-air transportation option for those who live in small towns and local neighborhoods. Because they are open, they can add a level of social interaction that you just don’t get when you drive around in …
Using a Fishing Guide Chart Can Save You Money on Fines
If you don’t want to do the time, don’t commit the crime…and believe me, the penalties for fishing violations in Florida are severe. You don’t want to mess around, so make sure you know your limits and seasons. Out of season and bag and size limit violations are a second-degree misdemeanor and carry a maximum penalty of $500 per violation …
How to Care for Your Golf Cart
Golf carts actually don’t need that much care. However the little bit of preventive maintenance required will be well worth your time and small investment. It will keep your golf cart in tip-top shape for you and retain its value for when you decide it is time to sell. You’ll want to protect the exterior of your cart to keep …
Taking Your Pets for a Ride
What up Dog???!!! Pet owners have all seen it, the sad doggy face when he knows you are leaving. Our dogs want to be with us wherever we go, and if you own a golf cart, they can! Dogs love to ride in the car, and golf carts are no different. Wait, let me back-up…they are actually different. They are …
Customized License Plates for Golf Carts
We all know there are golf hats, bags, shirts and coffee mugs out there, but did you know you can get a customized licensed plate for your golf car? Remember when Mom said, “Your eyes may be bigger than your stomach, so don’t fill your plate”? Well, forget all that…this plate you can fill! Do you LUV 2 GOLF? There …
Getting Your Golf Cart Insured
Making sure you and your family are safe and your assets are secure is always a good idea…even with golf cart ownership. As with any vehicle, accidents can result in medical bills, lost wages, pain and aggravation – all which can add up to significant dollar amounts. The rule of thumb is to insure your golf cart for enough to …
Covers for Your Golf Cart
We all like to keep the things we love nice, and we all love our golf carts! However, many of us don’t have garages or, if we do, we have a pesky car or other items taking up all the space. An inexpensive way to keep your golf cart clean and protected from the elements is with a golf cart …
Street Legal Carts and DOT Approved Windshields: We Can Help
Golf cars have become extremely popular, especially in states with warmer climates such as Florida. They are used for golfing, camping, hauling and to amuse the grandkids. They help seniors and those with disabilities maintain their independence and they are a great way to get around on a large property. They are even more handy when they can be driven …
Golf Car Batteries and their Life
Let’s get you all charged up about extending the life of your golf car batteries through proper battery care. The life expectancy of a golf cart battery varies – largely on its use and the care it sees. The average life of a golf cart battery is about two to seven years. The good news is that batteries last longer …
Gulf Atlantic’s Service Department Gives You Peace of Mind
At Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, your satisfaction is paramount to us. For four generations, our family has provided top-quality golf cart sales and service to the New Smyrna Beach area. Gulf Atlantic Vehicles is an authorized dealer for top golf car manufacturers, including E-Z- GO, Gem and Club Car…and since we sell all of the top carts, we know how to …
Creating a Custom Cart Just for You
Gulf Atlantic carries golf carts in all the top lines and offers hundreds of options and accessories to create the perfect custom vehicle for your needs. So, put your stamp on it, and personalize your cart so that it screams YOU! You can, in essence, turn your golf car into exactly what you want. If your older parent or teenager …
Our Large Selection Golf Carts Can Get You Exactly What You Want
OH, YES WE DID! Gulf Atlantic Vehicles, New Smyrna Beach’s premier golf cart provider, carries an enormous array of new and used golf carts – enabling you to find and purchase exactly what you want. And if by chance you don’t see what you need on our lot, we also offer hundreds of options and accessories to create the perfect …