15 years ago if you wanted to find a go cart for sale you had to either look in the classified ads of your local newspaper or go to your nearest ATV dealer and hope they had a few in stock you could afford. If you lived in a small town then that meant driving to the nearest big city. The internet has completely changed the way shopping is done and that means a plethora of options for finding new or used go carts for sale.
Where Can I Find Go Carts For Sale?
1. Internet Stores
2. Internet Classified Ads
3. Local Dealer
4. Local Auto Parts
5. Local Newspaper Classifieds
6. Yard/Garage Sales
7. Flea Markets
8. Go Cart Tracks
5 Tips for Finding Used Go Carts
1. Experienced Mechanic – Have an experienced mechanic/buddy look at the go cart before you buy unless your buying a new cart from a reputable dealer. This means a warranty should be involved which is a MUST if you buy new. Its easy to look at a used kart and assume it is in great shape when in fact it is not. A mechanic can make sure the engine is in good working order, brakes, throttle, gearing, steering all works properly.
2. Safety – Make sure you check the safety features thoroughly. Look for cracks or breaks in the roll bars/cage, frame damage, seat belts etc.. Further, check to see that there is no rust in certain areas as well as missing parts, bolts etc.. You want to buy from a responsible individual who has taken care of their go cart. NOTE: Fathers are usually a good example of well cared for machines.
3. Judge a Book By Its Cover – We are taught to never judge a book by its cover but when it comes to powersports you need to heed the opposite. Expect to see some scratches here and there but if a go kart looks like it has been through a tornado then you probably don’t want it. Off road go carts are going to have some outside damage because of the terrain but if it has been driven responsibly then it will look the part.
4. Try To Buy Local – Buying local means you can probably get some history on the cart. Better would be buying from a friend or acquaintance (friend of a friend) that will help ease your worry. Buying out of town means time and money which could pay off if you just can’t find anything locally. Ask a lot of questions about the cart. If the seller is not very knowledgeable about it or seems a little distant or ambiguous then they are probably hiding something. You want a seller who is very honest and willing to answer any questions. Ask for a test drive! I sold a four wheeler once that I had rolled and when the buyer asked me if it had been rolled I said YES! Because I wanted peace of mind knowing I wouldn’t get a phone call later complaining that something was wrong with it. EXPECT HONESTY!
5. Buy Online – Buying online can be a huge advantage if you can find the right deal. Search for a hundred mile radius first so you don’t have to go to far. Then widen your search as you need to. The problem is everything tends to look good in pictures but you have to see it in person to really get a good idea. Ask a lot of questions to get a good feel about the seller. Seller honesty can go a long way when your dealing with an out of town transaction. Ask for a lot of pictures and see if they offer to meet you half way.
Online Buying Sources
1. EBAY – Ebay is one of the best places to find new and used go karts for sale. The great thing about Ebay is most dealers use them to sell their own new and used carts. Be sure to use Paypal if you purchase through Ebay so you are guaranteed an honest transaction. They guarantee their sales if paid with Paypal. NOTE: Check sellers feedback. If it is lower than 95% move on to another seller! To go to Ebay Click Here!
2. Craigslist – Craigslist is the biggest online classifieds site in the world. They have everything you could want and then some. When you go to their site you can search local to your city and then expand out to other cities if you are unable to find what you need. There are always great deals on Craigslist but unlike Ebay there is no feedback rating, so you are trusting the seller on good faith.
Try to find something within a hundred miles so your not wasting a lot of time and money. Ask a lot of questions and a ton of pictures. NOTE: A seller willing to go the extra mile is what your looking for. To go to Craigslist Click Here!
3. Amazon – Amazon has become a huge retailer for just about anything you could want. They are giving Ebay a run for their money and go karts are no exception. Amazon is loaded with reputable sellers so you don’t have to worry about being ripped off. If you check out their website you can find great deals and shipping is sometimes included. To visit Amazon Click Here!
4. Carter Bros MFG – Carter bros has been the largest and oldest manufacturer of go-karts and off road buggies for over forty years! Located in Alabama and have over 1200 locations nationwide as well as products and services in twenty countries. To visit Carter Bros and find a dealer near you Click Here!
5. American Sportworks (formerly Manco) – Formerly Manco powersports is home to go-cart manufacturing facilities in Indiana and Louisiana. A very reputable company that houses go-karts, UTV’s and scooters. To visit Am Sportworks site Click Here!
Key Points
Some additional things to consider is that you need to find out how safe the go cart for sale is before you buy. Check out the safety features available on the cart. Check out the roll bars and brush cages to determine how safe the cart is. You may buy new go karts for sale or used second hand go carts.
You can also visit go cart tracks to get your hands on some new and used carts. That would be an ideal place to see what your options are and what your child might be able to handle. I am sure they would let you test drive something there to see if you like it first.
Among other things to take care of while purchasing a new or used go cart for sale, you need to determine if the cart is a good fit for the child driving the cart. Think about the size of the driver. You may also consider his age as well as the terrain the go cart will be driven on.
