FAQs

Q1. Does the GoKart need any maintenance?
Q2. How long to charge the battery?
Q3. How many holes does the battery last?
Q4. How long will a new battery last before it needs replacing?
Q5. I don’t know whether to get the 18 or the 36 hole battery. Help!
Q6. I’ve already got a powered golf trolley battery. Can I use it with the GoKart?
Q7. Can I use ‘hedgehog wheels’?
Q8. What if I have a problem?
Q9. Where can I see a GoKart?
Q10. How long do you take to deliver?
Q11. Is it ok to take the GoKart battery on a plane?
Q12. Will any golf bag fit the GoKart?
Q13. Does the GoKart freewheel?
Q14. What kind of slope can a GoKart cope with?
Q15. What if I forget my battery?
Q16. How fast does a GoKart go?
Q17. What’s the maximum weight a GoKart can carry?
Q18. I have two batteries and I use them in rotation. Do I need two chargers?
Q19. Your trolley makes my car dirty. Do you make a bag to put the GoKart in?
Q20. Can I sit down when I play golf with my GoKart?

Q1. Does the GoKart need any maintenance?
A. Not a bit. Just charge the battery.
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Q2. How long does it take to charge the battery?
A. About 8 hours.
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Q3. How many holes does the battery last?
A. With a battery in good condition, at least 18 holes with the standard 22Ah battery, and 36 holes with the 28Ah.
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Q4. How long will a new battery last before it needs replacing?
A. This is going to sound like it’s written by a politician, but it really is difficult to give a straight answer. There’s a wide variation. Some factors that make a difference are; weight of golf bag, frequency of use, temperature (batteries aren’t as efficient in cold weather), recharging promptly after use oh, and staying on the fairway helps a bit too. Besides all that, there can be a variation between two batteries even if they’re used in identical conditions. As a rough guide, you need to treat yourself to a new one sometime between one and three years.
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Q5. I don’t know whether to get the 18 or the 36 hole battery. Help!
A. Most people only need the 18 hole battery. If you play 36 holes in a day you’ll need either the larger battery, or alternatively two smaller batteries. Please don’t order the bigger battery ‘just in case’ thinking that you want to be sure it’ll get you round your particularly hilly/long course. The 18 hole battery will eat any course you throw at it for breakfast, and still be wagging its tail ready for more. It’s really powerful, and will even do 27 on one charge with all but the heaviest of bags.If you do opt for two batteries please remember to alternate them. This will get the best use out of the two.
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Q6. I’ve already got an electric golf trolley battery. Can I use it with the GoKart?
A. Yes, as long as it’s the right size, call us and we’ll advise on this. We can supply you with a fitting kit. A small amount of DIY effort is involved but there are really clear instructions to follow, and from a save-the-planet point of view, as much as we’d really love to sell you a new battery, if there’s some life left in your old one then we’re keen for you to use it.
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Q7. Can I use ‘hedgehog wheels’?
A. Yes but for the moment they need a bit of jiggery pokery to make them fit. The clips supplied with them are a bit too snug – cable ties are the ingenious answer that one customer has come up with. We’ve been trialling them ourselves and they seem a good solution. Don’t worry if you’ve heard that they’re only suitable for manual trolleys, fitting them won’t affect your warranty in any way. You’ll notice that your trolley instantly takes on a rough, tough off-road personality. Very butch.
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Q8. What if I have a problem?
A. You can call our team of technical experts who’ll work out what needs to be done to get you up and running again. If your trolley needs to come back to base for repair we’ll lend you a GoKart to keep you on the road (and this is free whether you’re in warranty or not). If it’s a battery or charger problem we’ll send you a new one straight away. You shout, we jump.
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Q9. Where can I see a GoKart?
A. The GoKart is only available to buy direct from us. We designed it and manufacture it here, in the UK. If you’re not sure, you can buy one and use it for up to one month. If you don’t want to keep it we’ll collect the trolley and give you a complete refund with no quibbling, but you will come off our Christmas list.
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Q10. How long do you take to deliver?
A. We usually despatch between 1 and 3 working days of receiving an order (this can vary due to seasonal demand or unusual circumstances, but we’d let you know if this were to happen). Delivery is between 1 and 5 working days after despatch. If you have a particular deadline (birthday/holiday/forgot anniversary guilt), let us know and we’ll bend over backs, turn somersaults and triple saltos to fit in with your plans.
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Q11. Is it OK to take the GoKart battery on a plane?
A. Yes, but check with your airline first.
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Q12. Will any golf bag fit the GoKart?
A. Any standard bag will fit.
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Q13. Does the GoKart freewheel?
A. Yes. It freewheels in the direction it drives, so forward. This means that if you do have a problem you can still trundle the trolley in front of you.
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Q14. What kind of slope can a GoKart cope with?
A. Anything you can get up without climbing gear. Seriously, we’ve tested the trolley on some really extreme courses, and it eats them all for breakfast. The reason for this is our rather muscular 230W motor, which quietly pumps iron in the garage while you’re not looking.
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Q15. What if I forget my battery?
A. You’re a bit stuck.The battery, when clicked into position, is an integral part of the trolley, holding the whole unit together. Life is not fun with a floppy GoKart. Expect derision.
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Q16. How fast does a GoKart go?
A. Fast. We haven’t put it on a running machine but at full pelt you’d need a steady jog to keep up with it. When speed golf follows the trend for speed dating etc, we’re ready for it. The motor once again is the culprit.
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Q17. What’s the maximum weight a GoKart can carry?
A. We need to be more specific here. The maximum weight it can carry is two (supposedly adult) men riding on one trolley around the GoKart office. Testing was however cut short when they crashed into the photocopier. In a sensible situation on the golf course, you wouldn’t want more than about 15kgs on the trolley. We don’t say this is a maximum, but if you volunteer to carry everyone else’s stuff you will have to buy a battery more often than if you kept quiet. We leave it up to you. Mind the photocopier though.
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Q18. I have two batteries and I use them in rotation. Do I need two chargers?
A. No. The important point to remember is that once charged, our batteries stay fully charged for several weeks when disconnected from the charger. The method with two batteries and one charger is as follows: Starting with both batteries fully charged, have one on the charger and one standing by off the charger. When you play, use the battery which is NOT on charge. When you come back, take the other battery off charge and put the one just used on charge. Repeat this routine every time and you will use each battery equally and will never go out to play with a flat battery (on your golf trolley).
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Q19. Your trolley makes my car dirty. Do you make a bag to put the GoKart in?
A. Yes, we make a really nice bag. It’s tough, has a proper zip that won’t break, and it’s just the right size to make your GoKart feel loved and all cuddly and warm.
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Q20. Can I sit down when I play golf with my GoKart?
A. Yes, you need the GoKart seat. It’s really easy to er…sit on.
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Q. Do you offer a vegetarian option?
A. That’s just silly.
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Q. Can I get wing mirrors for my GoKart?
A. Yes, but only as part of a kit that includes 22 spotlights, a Vespa badge and a copy of Quadrophenia on DVD. (Subject to availability/Price on application)
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Weight:: 7.6 kg
Price:: €350 (including p&p)
Folded Size:: 26x59x61 (HxWxL)
Range:: 18 or 36 Holes

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From our customers

Using your GO Kart my wife has just thrashed me 8 & 7 on her course. R.W.
I am really taken by your buggy and find the design funky and different, very much like my golf trousers. Rob W.
I'm Red/Green colour-blind. I have ordered the Green GoKart and will let you know what colour I think it is when it arrives. Alun B.
Just given my Go Kart it's first outing. It behaved perfectly and looked fantastic in the evening sunshine...in fact it was quite romantic! Mark H.
I think I am ready to have one of your Go Karts. I will ring you anon! Susan T.
Taken delivery of my Go-Kart it's fantastic...I bet the Stig has one of these - it's the nuts! Danny F.
Excellent delivery service. One complaint, there is an insufficient amount of bubble wrap supplied for those who like me, enjoy popping the bubbles. Anthony F.
Great product that not only looks great but does it’s designed job…and then some. superdupergreatbrillawesome. Dereck B.
Thank you for the treeless invoice, but as an avid golfer, I am not a great lover of trees. George B.
One of your staff phoned my wife; said he sounded posh and sexy. If I end up divorced as a result I would seek recompense. An umbrella to go with the holder? Dick D.
Now I've got one, strange how I notice all those others who also have one. Bit like when I bought my first Lada. Sean N.
The grass at the bottom of this page needs cutting. Have a word with your greenkeepers. Peter MacD.
I was so busy showing it off to all my fellow wrinklies I played c***. I will not blame you for that as it is my normal game these days. Mal J.
My GoKart would make a wonderful wife - walks by my side, listening to everything I say, doing as she's told - and never answers back. Steve J.
My husband bought me a GoKart - I love it (and him). Mo M.
Trolley arrived as requested in time for my Wednesday morning swearing session, many thanks for your quick service. Eric H.
I foolishly engaged ‘drive’ and was quite literally dragged up the hill by your trolley. It is truly impressive. Dereck B.
If everything in Britain worked like this product we'd still have our empire. Brian J.
Being a woman I must say size doesn't matter but sense of humour does so I was won over by your very amusing website. Donna B.
I would love to write to say what a fabulous difference my GoKart has made to my golf but unfortunately I can't! Keith B.
I got some very admiring glances on my first trip out with the trolley, the trolley got some as well. Kevin R
I never get bored of setting my trolley up a good 2 minutes faster than my mates. Pete
I would like a brolly and brolly holder. I like you guys. Doug H.
The Weather in Aberdeen has been cold and snowy, however be assured that in no way do I hold you responsible for this. Mike R.
I use it 4 times a week currently & at present would describe it overall as an acme wondertool! Clive P.
The spec looks great, the colours vibrate, Sleek looks, so different, make this the prize. I just can’t wait. Geoffrey T.
Overall, I'm very impressed with the GoKart, and also you as a company. In fact, I don't think I'll ever get a different cart. Mark H.
Having had four electric trolleys in the past, this one seems to be by far the best. Brian T.
At last! A product that does exactly what was promised. PWB
I am very glad to say that my Gokart trolley has been the single best golfing purchase I have ever made. Marc B.
Your company is a real breath of fresh air. Thank you. Susan H.
If you're in hurry to get to the 19th, nothing will catch you. Raymond J.
Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic. Derek M.
The product is absolutely superb; a real design masterpiece. Ian B.
Great company with a great product. Andy W.
The really neat thing is how the battery is an integral part of the trolley's rigidity and how you don't have to mess about with connections and wires. John M.
gokarts are mint!!! Jason W.
It's very refreshing to find a company like yours in these tricky times. You are the Carlsberg of golf companys. Cheers! Michael McD.
These trolleys are the biz. I have had three or four other trolleys but nothing compares. Keep up the good work. Tony McC.
The balls drop out of the ball holders too easily. Kevin R
This trolley has rekindled my love for the game, or is it just I am in love with my trolley! Danny F.
Many congratulations on producing what must surely be the best golf trolley manufactured and available in the European market. Long may you continue. Frank W.
Well done for running your business with honesty rather than b******t! Ian G.
Unfortunately the wife hates the trolley, said she can't get comfy in bed because the handle keeps digging her in the back. Steve M.
Quite simply, it is remarkable value for money and an innovative and clever design suggesting that there was considerable lateral thinking in its conception. John H.
As a golfer living in Northern Ireland responding to your advert in Golf Punk, I was delighted to be treated as if I was just down the road. Billy B.
Unfortunately, my handicap has not yet dropped - when can I expect this to happen? Jenny S.
From the moment it was ordered I have not failed to be impressed with the kart. Chris P.
Nothing that I have seen matches it's performance for the price. Dave K.
I WRITE TO SAY THANK YOU FOR INVENTING THE GOKART Albert P.
I have to say it is the best thing I have never purchased in my life, even better than the wife. Brian MacL. (he won his GoKart in a comp)
Love the friendly approach they have to customer relations, its almost like talking to my favourite aunty. Brian MacL again.
I was used to friends admiring my swing!!! but now all they talk about is the GoKart!!! David W.
Absolutely, one of the best golfing items I have purchased, so much so I ordered two. One for me and one for my Dad. Mike B.
A joy to use, idiot proof (me proof anyway) and has been used for who knows how many rounds on every course you can imagine without missing a beat. Keith T.
To be honest, I'm getting tired of showing members and visitors how light, but sturdy it is, and how easy to unfold and to fold away in the car. Steve C.
Wallasey golf course is hilly and demanding but the Go Kart made light of it. I am delighted with it. Bruce H. Wallasey GC, the Home of Stableford
I was so delighted with it I even bought one for my wife and she doesn't even play golf. However, she loved it so much that she has now started. Martin J.
It looks so fine - My wife thinks I love it more than her, not that I am sleeping with it or anything like that! Danny F.
The seat arrived safely, thank you, but is it a right-buttock or left-buttock seat? Rob J.
I had lost a lot of faith in British industry but my experience with GoKart has restored this. James G.
I crashed it into some bushes and broken the handle thingy bit. I may have been slightly over the limit due to Xmas beer and brandy we had before our round. Phil R.
I am rather miffed that no one has taken my request for a bling style cart. Sandie B.
All in all, its a great product which is made and sold by a friendly and helpful team who clearly love their golf trolley! Andrew H.
The trolley is a style icon and ranks up there with the Dyson vacuum cleaner. Martin J.
It is a very comfortable trolley to use and stays upright in a gale. Mrs M S
A guy I play with regularly, uses a pull along and I’m up and ready in the same time as him. Mike B.
First time out with my gokart yesterday very disappointed, thought it would take at least 10 shots off my round. Steve P.
Even the courier was friendly with a smile on his face! Trolley was out the box and ready for use within ten minutes of delivery. If only everything in this life was so easy!! Steve B.
So easy to set up my budgie could do it and he died 15 yrs ago. Simon O.
Some advice - should I use my trolley, or continue to have it as a striking centre piece in my living room? Kay C.
Please let me know when I can order a red bag to match my trolley. Unfortunately left a banana in my old bag over the winter. Jo W.
Your young lady suggested giving it some wellie with a mallet. After doing this to no avail, I hit on the idea of vaseline and it eventually slid into place with just hand pressure. Jim B.
Just received my GoKart, it took me longer to open the box than to set up the trolley. Jeff P.
Thanks for inventing something so cool, and amazing. Golf will never be the same again. Danny F.
Love the trolley - don't know about weasels but it made our rabbit sit up and take notice. Richard D.
The best present my girlfriend has ever bought me...I like it so much I decided to marry her! Rod B.

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