Mobile golf cart service and parts
Service, repair and upgrade golf carts at clubs and owners' homes, selling batteries, parts and the odd cart.
- C$5k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based business that services golf carts where they are kept: battery replacement, brakes, tyres, charger and controller faults, and lithium upgrades. You add parts and accessory sales, and over time resell the occasional cart as a smaller dealer.
Your first three steps
- Get training or hands-on experience with electric and gas golf cart systems, such as manufacturer or parts supplier courses
- Set up a van with tools, a diagnostic kit and a stock of common parts and batteries, and open accounts with parts suppliers
- Visit local golf courses, campgrounds and cottage communities to offer a pre-season servicing package
Who pays
Golf clubs and resorts with fleets, campgrounds, farms, cottage owners and private cart owners who find it hard to transport a cart to a shop.
How it makes money
Call-out and hourly labour, plus mark-up on batteries, parts and accessories. Annual fleet service contracts with clubs give steady spring and summer work, and occasional cart resales add extra income.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and electrical fault-finding
- Comfort with battery systems
- Reliable customer service
- Scheduling and route planning
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, including cover for working on clients' premises
- Safe handling and disposal of old lead-acid batteries. Check provincial and municipal rules, and use a recycling service
- Manufacturer brands may restrict warranty work and parts access to authorized dealers
- Winter slowdown in most of Canada. Plan off-season work, such as winter storage prep and workshop refurbishment
- If you start reselling carts, check whether your provincial regulator requires a dealer licence
- Home-based business licence or zoning rules if you store stock or work from your property
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Everything you need to start: mobile golf cart service and parts
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- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile golf cart service business?
Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000 CAD, depending on your van, tools, diagnostic gear and starting parts stock. These are estimates, so get real quotes for vehicles and insurance before committing.
How much can a mobile golf cart technician earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000 CAD, depending on how many clients you serve, your service mix and parts sales. Winter is slower in most of Canada, so plan off-season work.
What rules should I check before starting mobile golf cart servicing?
Check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, safe handling and disposal rules for old lead-acid batteries, and home-based business or zoning rules. If you resell carts, check whether your provincial regulator requires a dealer licence.
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