Cart broke down nobody stopped

[Buckeye Bleau]

Tonight our gas cart lost power at the corner of Tarrson and Aloha.
We sat there with no power no lights no anything at 10 PM.
The Villages Security/Courtesy Patrol drive past us once. At least three or four cars did the same and numerous golf carts. NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON STOPPED.
Nobody asked if we were ok, nobody stopped to offer assistance. Then after some time the Courtesy truck came by and he did stop. He was polite but said he can offer no help or assistance. We felt all of this was just wrong.
Fortunately I had the number for Henry Leon, The Golf Cart Guy (352-805-0450), he called Andy, The Tire Guy and they towed us home. Henry does great at your home cart service.
As for those that drove around us or the Villages Security, you might want to help people.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Tonight our gas cart lost power at the corner of Tarrson and Aloha.
We sat there with no power no lights no anything at 10 PM.
The Villages Security/Courtesy Patrol drive past us once. At least three or four cars did the same and numerous golf carts. NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON STOPPED.
Nobody asked if we were ok, nobody stopped to offer assistance. Then after some time the Courtesy truck came by and he did stop. He was polite but said he can offer no help or assistance. We felt all of this was just wrong.
Fortunately I had the number for Henry Leon, The Golf Cart Guy (352-805-0450), he called Andy, The Tire Guy and they towed us home. Henry does great at your home cart service.
As for those that drove around us or the Villages Security, you might want to help people.

I'm so sorry you experienced a breakdown of your cart on the road. A question though - what would you have wanted anyone else to do, other than offer to call for a tow truck?

Was your golf cart blocking traffic, or were you able to get it pulled over to the side of the road? Did you try to wave down any of the people who passed by, or call out for them to help?

The problem is, passersby have no way of knowing why you are pulled over. Only that you are, and it's 10 at night, so it's probably too dark to tell if you're in need of help or just that random drunk who's itching for a fight.

In that area if I had been driving by I probably would've stopped to make sure you were okay but other than tell you I'm sorry you're stuck here, and let you borrow my cell phone if you didn't have one with you, there wouldn't be anything else I could've done.

[coffeebean]

This is what Kart Aid is for. Gas or electric......I would not be without this service.......ever!

Kartaide home page (https://www.kartaide.com/)

[JimJohnson]

I carry a long nylon tow rope in my cart and have twice towed villagers home. Once from the 8th hole on Truman to the 9th hole then to his house in Tamarind grove. Another time from Buena Vista to home. I was so happy to be able to help. So, don’t label all villagers.

[Fredster]

This is what Kart Aid is for. Gas or electric......I would not be without this service.......ever!

Kartaide home page (https://www.kartaide.com/)

Kartaide is the greatest! :MOJE_whot:
And actually I had a totally different experience than the OP, when my cart broke down recently,
a number of people stopped to offer help, I thanked them, and told them Kartaid was on the way!

[Graspher]

Did u remain seated in the cart or were u standing near the cart in a safe place waving down passerby’s?

Do u carry a flashlight in ur cart that could be used to attract attention?

[rjn5656]

I am suprised. I have towed many people home with my tow rope. Others I have given a lift while they left their cart to be towed.

[karostay]

Kartaide is the greatest! :MOJE_whot:
And actually I had a totally different experience than the OP, when my cart broke down recently,
a number of people stopped to offer help, I thanked them, and told them Kartaid was on the way!

Cheapest if you breakdown protection going

[stan the man]

Aaa

[skip0358]

Lived here going on 11 years have had KartAide the whole time on both Carts only needed them once but they were right there when we called. Best number to have in your phone. I wouldn't stop for someone just sitting on the side of the road either if they weren't at least trying to flag someone down.Used to but not anymore told off a few times.

[Trayderjoe]

Another shout out for KartAide. I have had their service for 7 years and last week had to call for the first time. Had a flat tire when I got to Hawkes Bay, so keeping my priorities straight, played my round of golf (I walked the course) then called KartAide. They were a little backed up, but the dispatcher told me it would be about an hour (it was less time) before they could come. The tire was no good, so they put a loaner spare on so I could get home, and told me to return it within a day or two. I had a new tire on the cart that afternoon so they could get their spare back. Very friendly service and worth the cost.

[Jima64]

I carry a long nylon tow rope in my cart and have twice towed villagers home. Once from the 8th hole on Truman to the 9th hole then to his house in Tamarind grove. Another time from Buena Vista to home. I was so happy to be able to help. So, don’t label all villagers.

Do not believe they were labelling all villagers anything. You are very kind to offer your help to others as I would have also.

[thomp679]

Do not believe they were labelling all villagers anything. You are very kind to offer your help to others as I would have also.

It's nice to know that there are a few villagers that are willing to help others. Not sure about the others.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's nice to know that there are a few villagers that are willing to help others. Not sure about the others.

For me it's not a matter of being willing. I'm usually willing to help others. But what exactly would you expect me to DO in a case like this? I can't change a tire, I don't know diddly squat about fixing golf carts, I don't own a tow truck or a flatbed or a tow rope, or a spare golf cart battery, or a portable spare gasoline container.

All I have is a phone - and apparently so did the people who needed help.

[BobnBev]

Broke down today, had to be towed. Called the 24 hour cart club. I couldn't be more satisfied with their service. I highly recommend them.:bigbow:

[VApeople]

NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON STOPPED.

Heck, it was 10:00 at night. I would not have stopped either.

According to the map, you were 6/10 of a mile from the Holiday Inn along 441. Why didn't you walk over there?

[Nucky]

The house on the corner is the one where Mr Schwartz started the entire operation. Sometimes we come off Paradise and go down Aloha to that intersection. If it was during daylight hours you would have had your choice of who to pick for help. 10 PM :ohdear: Forgetabouit!

[tophcfa]

I have only broken down once, my cart threw a belt. It was about four years ago on the MMP going along 466 near the enterance gate to Bridgeport at Laurel Valley. I called the tow service on my cell. During the next half hour, while waiting for a tow, at least 25 carts stopped and asked if they could help. More carts stopped than drove by. The Villages has many incredibly friendly folks who are there to help. I suspect that the OP’s experience is an anomaly that happened because of the highly unusual times we are currently experiencing, where social distancing is being drilled into everyone’s heads. Can’t wait till this Corona Virus runs its course and things begin to normalize.

[Koapaka]

Tonight our gas cart lost power at the corner of Tarrson and Aloha.
We sat there with no power no lights no anything at 10 PM.
The Villages Security/Courtesy Patrol drive past us once. At least three or four cars did the same and numerous golf carts. NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON STOPPED.
Nobody asked if we were ok, nobody stopped to offer assistance. Then after some time the Courtesy truck came by and he did stop. He was polite but said he can offer no help or assistance. We felt all of this was just wrong.
Fortunately I had the number for Henry Leon, The Golf Cart Guy (352-805-0450), he called Andy, The Tire Guy and they towed us home. Henry does great at your home cart service.
As for those that drove around us or the Villages Security, you might want to help people.

So, you had a cell phone and called for help. That is what I would have done. We were there in Feb for a week and coming home from the Sharon after a performance late (after 10pm) realized the place is a GHOST TOWN after 10pm....which is PERFECT for us! I find it hard to believe if anyone there thought you were in need would have ignored you. Cant wait to get to our new home!