Being told you need a new starter? Read first
 

Im going to make this post as Im tired of seeing you people ripped off.

This has gone on for many many years, and Its sad that shops stoop to this level.

Im saying this now because this week was able to save 2 more people from being sold a starter they dont need.

So, if you take your golf car in for service and you get told that you need a new starter, chances are good you dont. Youll be told the brushes are between 60 to 80 percent worn. Get a second opinion. Your 2020 cart does not need new brushes, as a matter of fact we are seeing now 2013 and Below year carts coming up for brushes.

Ill say this also, if your being told the repair on your golf car is going to be over 500 bucks, get a second opinion. A simple phone call maybe able to say you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Take the info as you wish.

Thank you for the “heads up”. Your posts are appreciated.

This is why it is so important to have your things serviced by honest businessman

Nothing wrong with residents helping one another via TOTV's, it was started for that. But when residents (??) post things like "YOU PEOPLE", it sure puts my alarm system on notice ! "YOU people" ? Like YOU are not one of "us" ? Interesting. So did this happen to you ? You spent $500 "bucks" and THEN found out it was not needed ? How did you find out ? Did a neighbor help you by finding the actual problem ? Who did you (or a neighbor ?) call to find this out ? Strange post from a fellow resident. "YOU PEOPLE"... I keep wondering what that means ?

Go read his posts, this guy repairs golf carts. Resident, ?

Thanks anyway, changing brushes on generator/starter not that hard for me.

Please, most don’t even know where starter at let along it’s really generator with double duty. Most are lucky to find dipstick or how use tire gauge. :eclipsee_gold_cup:

As Shooter stated.....I repair golf cars in the villages.....

It's not based on the year but on the miles you have. On average brushes should be changed between 25 and 30 thousand miles. Pull the inspection cap off the starter generator and see how far down the brushes are in the guide. If they are even or below the guide it's time to change them. About $15 dollars for new brushes vs $400 for a new generator.

So….. OP sounds to be one of the reputable service folks in the villages. Does he have a biz card I can keep on file????

Good solid information. Thank you.

Gordon's Garage got me! $500 for new starter/alternator because of brushes. Yikes!

That happened to me at the Sumter location of Villages golf carts - replaced many items for a total of $1,200! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

Thanks Kenny! I find your posts helpful & informative.

Unscrupulous dealers? Tell me it’s not true! Great info, thanks much! I question everything. Like the car dealer that said I needed a new AC compressor for my newer car, not under warranty, only $1000. I troubleshot the issue to a bad anti-freeze switch. Cost, $30.