How to become a club car reseller.

gocujo2002 · 09-16-2015, 08:27 PM

Im not really sure where the right place to post this question so forgive me if this is not it.

I am interested in buying large quantities of golf carts where the lease is up from golf courses and want to know how to do this. I am sure some people here do this and any information to help me get started would be much appreciated. A few major questions below.

1. Is there a dealer license required and what type of license is it? Auto sales, ATV/ORV etc.

2. How to get connect with Club Car to become a dealer or reseller?

3. Do these carts come directly from the golf courses or the manufacturer?

Thanks for your help.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 09-17-2015, 11:41 AM

706-863-3000. Call Club Car and ask them. They'll let you know anything you need to know.

gocujo2002 · 09-17-2015, 11:42 AM

Thanks. I will do that

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scottyb · 09-17-2015, 11:59 AM

You have to become a dealer to be allowed to bid on fleets of carts at the end of their lease. Each manufacture has requirements for their dealers on everything from store frontage to inventory. So be prepared to overwhelmed.

A better way to get started may be to contact all the dealers in your neck of the woods and ask if they are willing to sell you 10-20 lease returns at a time and for how much

My local dealers do this for anyone wanting to resell carts. Good Luck

cartattach · 09-18-2015, 08:31 PM

You probably want to buy from a dealer to start, not from Club Car. The dealers who buy those large lots you are talking about, well they buy like 2-3 tractor trailer loads at a time. And they sell to the resellers and build and sell their inventory from those loads. I buy between 3-15 at a time from a dealer who is about 2 hours from me. I've seen the carts show up on the Club Car semi's, it can be quite overwhelming. Getting 90 carts off the trailer and into a lot is a logistical nightmare unless you have a very large space available. Most of those dealers, at least the decent ones, will sell you quantities for anywhere from 200-500 more than they paid.....all depending on what year, model and electric or gas. Also remember (and this is just an FYI for all I know you may be a billionaire) that buying 60 carts at $2500 each is $150,000....due in full immediately. Maybe I should apply for a job with you!

gocujo2002 · 09-18-2015, 08:43 PM

Thank you guys for the great information. I have contacted a dealer that is nearby and he is able to take care of my needs. I am looking to buy 25-30 at a time.

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cartattach · 09-18-2015, 09:01 PM

I think you definitely picked the right brand. I like to say, we sell Club Cars and I make a living working on EZGO's.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 09-19-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cartattach

I think you definitely picked the right brand. I like to say, we sell Club Cars and I make a living working on EZGO's.

That's exactly what I've been doing since March.

Peth0201 · 03-21-2021, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gocujo2002

Thanks. I will do that

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How was your experience doing this? If you don't mind me asking, how much did they charge?

LukeL · 03-21-2021, 09:24 PM

This thread is from almost 6 years ago- you’d probably be better off starting a new one.

09-16-2015, 08:27 PM	#1
gocujo2002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: S.E Michagan Posts: 18	How to become a club car reseller. Im not really sure where the right place to post this question so forgive me if this is not it. I am interested in buying large quantities of golf carts where the lease is up from golf courses and want to know how to do this. I am sure some people here do this and any information to help me get started would be much appreciated. A few major questions below. 1. Is there a dealer license required and what type of license is it? Auto sales, ATV/ORV etc. 2. How to get connect with Club Car to become a dealer or reseller? 3. Do these carts come directly from the golf courses or the manufacturer? Thanks for your help.

09-17-2015, 11:41 AM	#2
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: How to become a club car reseller. 706-863-3000. Call Club Car and ask them. They'll let you know anything you need to know.

09-17-2015, 11:59 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: How to become a club car reseller. You have to become a dealer to be allowed to bid on fleets of carts at the end of their lease. Each manufacture has requirements for their dealers on everything from store frontage to inventory. So be prepared to overwhelmed. A better way to get started may be to contact all the dealers in your neck of the woods and ask if they are willing to sell you 10-20 lease returns at a time and for how much My local dealers do this for anyone wanting to resell carts. Good Luck

09-18-2015, 08:31 PM	#5
cartattach Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 226	Re: How to become a club car reseller. You probably want to buy from a dealer to start, not from Club Car. The dealers who buy those large lots you are talking about, well they buy like 2-3 tractor trailer loads at a time. And they sell to the resellers and build and sell their inventory from those loads. I buy between 3-15 at a time from a dealer who is about 2 hours from me. I've seen the carts show up on the Club Car semi's, it can be quite overwhelming. Getting 90 carts off the trailer and into a lot is a logistical nightmare unless you have a very large space available. Most of those dealers, at least the decent ones, will sell you quantities for anywhere from 200-500 more than they paid.....all depending on what year, model and electric or gas. Also remember (and this is just an FYI for all I know you may be a billionaire) that buying 60 carts at $2500 each is $150,000....due in full immediately. Maybe I should apply for a job with you!

09-18-2015, 09:01 PM	#7
cartattach Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 226	Re: How to become a club car reseller. I think you definitely picked the right brand. I like to say, we sell Club Cars and I make a living working on EZGO's.

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09-17-2015, 11:42 AM	#3
gocujo2002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: S.E Michagan Posts: 18	Thanks. I will do that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-18-2015, 08:43 PM	#6
gocujo2002 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: S.E Michagan Posts: 18	Thank you guys for the great information. I have contacted a dealer that is nearby and he is able to take care of my needs. I am looking to buy 25-30 at a time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-21-2021, 09:24 PM	#10
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: How to become a club car reseller. This thread is from almost 6 years ago- you’d probably be better off starting a new one.