How to Prevent Golf Cart Theft
No one wants to head outside with their clubs in hand, only to discover that their beloved golf cart is nowhere to be seen. Golf cart theft is bound to be upsetting, but it’s also not something you should shrug off as unlikely to happen. When a golf cart is stolen, it’s often quite difficult to have it recovered, so you’ll need to do what you can to keep your golf cart safe and in your possession. Here are some helpful strategies to that end.
1. Make a Unique Key
Most manufacturers will use the same type of key and lock design for the same model, which means that anyone who can locate the key that unlocks a model like yours can also unlock and steal your cart. It’s a bit of an expense, but having a unique lock made for your golf cart with a unique key can be a strong deterrent to purloiners.
2. Cover Up Your Cart
A golf cart that’s masked underneath a well-fitting cover is one that’s less likely to be stolen. Why? Thieves are simply looking for the easiest target, and a cover obscures your golf cart from view and makes it more difficult to steal, since removing the cover can draw attention and waste their time.
3. Park Under Security Features
Whenever possible, try to park your golf cart under the watchful gaze of a security camera. You should also endeavor to park it beneath some lights so it’s not obscured in the darkness. A golf cart that is parked in a public area or lot is also less likely to be stolen, since the sheer amount of foot traffic around it will serve as a deterrent to a lot of thieves.
4. Locate Secure Storage
Of course, it’s always better if you can avoid parking your golf cart outside entirely. Parking your golf cart in a garage, shed, or storage unit with a secure lock and no windows will help prevent theft. If your storage area does have windows, you can put up a mirrored adhesive blocker on them that prevents anyone from looking inside.
5. Add a GPS Tracker
This high-tech solution can help law enforcement to locate your cart precisely once it’s been taken. You can install a discreet GPS tracker that hooks up to an app on your phone which will alert you when the golf cart is taken from wherever you left it.
When you’re ready to buy a new or used golf cart, visit one of our two Kentucky dealership locations to check out our inventory. Our staff can answer any questions you may have and help you find the perfect golf car. Dever Golf Car Sales proudly serves the cities of Louisville and Lexington, KY.