View Full Version : Golf cart snaps, yipsters, $90 service call, ugh
jbartle1
05-26-2025, 02:35 PM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
villagetinker
05-26-2025, 03:48 PM
I know I have seen replacement snaps, now I need to remember where. As I recall these come with a tool to install, so this would be a DIY or handyman project. You might check with the local Hobby Lobby and possibly Harbor Freight or ACE hardware.
CarlR33
05-26-2025, 04:07 PM
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/all-about-golf-carts-things-156/golf-cart-snaps-57499/
also look on YouTube.
retiredguy123
05-26-2025, 04:20 PM
Amazon sells replacement snap kits.
JoelJohnson
05-26-2025, 05:15 PM
I got the kit at ACE. They also have extra snaps.
Topspinmo
05-26-2025, 05:20 PM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
Hard to get anybody to come to residents for less than 100 bucks for anything. If that includes the cost of snaps and repair and you can’t do it I say that fair deal, not 1965…. business has overhead financial costs. Plus they have to eat too.
jbartle1
05-27-2025, 04:19 AM
I’ve bought DIY kit, the “Y” is not working, I know business need to eat BUT “FEASTING” is a bit MUCH.
Two “itty bitty snaps” top flapping in the wind, guess I’ll live with it. What ever happened to a business doing good will, making a pass by when you have another job close by and charging accordingly, ugh!
HospitalCoder
05-27-2025, 04:43 AM
This is one of many reasons I’m glad I bought my cart at The Villages Golf Cars. I stopped by to make an appointment to get a couple of snaps fixed. The person outside said, “I can take care of that.” She fixed it in seconds. She said “stop by any time you have a snap problem and we can take care of it on the spot.”
PGApromike
05-27-2025, 05:04 AM
How many snaps you need? I have the kit and some snaps. The newer quick release snaps are much better but cost about $7 each. Live in Newell if interested message me.
WoodyGar
05-27-2025, 05:13 AM
[QUOTE=villagetinker;2434250]I know I have seen replacement snaps, now I need to remember where. As I recall these come with a tool to install, so this would be a DIY or handyman project. You might check with the local Hobby Lobby and possibly Harbor Freight or ACE hardware.
Amazon sells them with everything you need including the tools. I have fixed several for myself and friends.
Dilligas
05-27-2025, 05:28 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
When you get your cart serviced, they can do it…..sometimes free, sometimes a few bucks
cherylncliff
05-27-2025, 05:33 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
Amazon
asianthree
05-27-2025, 05:34 AM
Any of the villages golf carts store does it for free. Just walk in to the very nice ladies at the service desk, and they will come out and fix the snaps.
HOWEVER, tip them at least $2 per snap. For 2 snaps I would give them $5. But that just me.
Villager24
05-27-2025, 06:41 AM
I’ve bought DIY kit, the “Y” is not working, I know business need to eat BUT “FEASTING” is a bit MUCH.
Two “itty bitty snaps” top flapping in the wind, guess I’ll live with it. What ever happened to a business doing good will, making a pass by when you have another job close by and charging accordingly, ugh!
The Y isn’t working. . Thats funny. My wife said she prefers the HIO kit (Hire it out).
Bay Kid
05-27-2025, 06:45 AM
This is one of many reasons I’m glad I bought my cart at The Villages Golf Cars. I stopped by to make an appointment to get a couple of snaps fixed. The person outside said, “I can take care of that.” She fixed it in seconds. She said “stop by any time you have a snap problem and we can take care of it on the spot.”
One of the many reasons! Same thing for me a few years back.
chuckpedrey
05-27-2025, 07:15 AM
Todd Casey (352 256-2068) has been servicing my golf carts for 20 years. He includes snap repairs with each service appointment.
KenLee100
05-27-2025, 08:16 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
I wait until I am having another service performed x Willie's.
DonH57
05-27-2025, 08:28 AM
Amazon sells replacement snap kits.
That's where I bought mine.
jbartle1
05-27-2025, 12:46 PM
I wait until I am having another service performed x Willie's.
I enjoy a morning swim at local pool, and last count was 2 noodles I’ve donated to road kill, from those naughty noodles escaping from snapless cart, giggle snort
Dave951
05-27-2025, 01:38 PM
I have a snap-tool. It installs both the studs and the snaps. I am in Tamarind Grove
tophcfa
05-27-2025, 03:50 PM
I’ve bought DIY kit, the “Y” is not working, I know business need to eat BUT “FEASTING” is a bit MUCH.
Two “itty bitty snaps” top flapping in the wind, guess I’ll live with it. What ever happened to a business doing good will, making a pass by when you have another job close by and charging accordingly, ugh!
Some good quality self adhesive Velcro might do the trick.
jbartle1
05-27-2025, 04:54 PM
Some good quality self adhesive Velcro might do the trick.
Hmmm! Good idea, thanks
jbartle1
05-27-2025, 05:06 PM
Snaps fixed at Villages golf cart, no charge but gave $5 tip, thanks everyone
jbartle1
05-27-2025, 05:07 PM
Thanks to all, this is why I love “talkofthevillages”
lmack
05-28-2025, 07:40 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
I thought we paid $50 service call last time to a place on rt.441.
It was for one location and ok to have several carts.
So we reached out to some neighbors to see if anyone else had snap needs and there were several very willing to join in for the call.
However, I am going to look into that Amazon kit that one poster mentioned.
HogPilot
05-28-2025, 08:59 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
I have purchased a snap kit at Home Depot.
Lbpete
05-28-2025, 10:23 AM
2 snaps, ugh, options……?…
If you bought your cart at The Villages Golf Carts, all you need to do is pull up to the service bay and someone will replace it. No appointment is necessary and no charge. A snap pulled out of the plastic molding on my cart and they replaced it in minutes.
KennyP
05-31-2025, 12:36 PM
When your dealing with a repair like that its difficult for any shop to do it for free.
As some stated, just wait till you have some other work needed.
Obviously. if you drive it to someone, there is little to no cost
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