Saddleback Golf Cars

By Veronica Badzey

Wanna go for a ride? Then why not make the journey part of the experience. Cruise around town, take the kids to school and trek to the beach in a customized vehicle from Saddleback Golf Cars. The fun doesn’t need to end at the 18th hole when you own a convenient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly golf car or low-speed vehicle (LSV) that’ll get you to your destination in comfort and style.

Since 1980, Saddleback Golf Cars has been offering new golf cars, rentals and service to residents and businesses throughout South Orange County and all of Southern California. With hundreds of options across new, used and refurbished models, customizing a unique vehicle that’s tailored to your specific needs and personal aesthetic is right in the company’s wheelhouse. Surfboard racks, lifted tires and LED lighting are just a few of the many features available to customers. Whether you’re in the market for a 2-seater golf car to navigate fairways and greens, or a 4-seater shuttle for driving guests to and from your next big event, the knowledgeable staff at Saddleback Golf Cars is happy to assist you in selecting from a vast array of practical options and luxury amenities. Choices include ostrich leather or cloth upholstery, turn signals and lights, rear-facing seats, mag wheels, stereos, custom paint colors, and more.

Speedy turnaround times for a fully-customized vehicle makes the process from purchase to pick-up a breeze. Saddleback also provides every customer with a loaner golf car or LSV for use in the interim. Accessories and parts are also available through the company’s website, or by visiting the impressive 5,000 square foot showroom.

About 85 to 90% of golf cars and low-speed vehicles are electric, making them a green transportation option. Golf cars may not exceed 19 miles per hour by law and typically come with a standard 2-seater model, with rear-facing seats available for installation. In contrast, street-legal shuttles, also known as low-speed vehicles (LSVs), are required to reach at least 25 miles per hour and must possess turn signals, front lights, brake lights, seat belts, and tops.

Saddleback Golf Cars carries a wide range of both golf cars and shuttles, available in 2-facing forward, 4-facing forward, and 6-facing forward models. New and used options start at just $2,500 and go up to approximately $18,000, with a well-outfitted version of its most popular model, the E-Z-GO 2five, averaging between $10,000 and $12,000.

Saddleback offers a variety of reconditioned cars, which receive a complete service inspection and overhaul, including new paint, tires, and batteries, as well as any needed maintenance and repairs. “Our reconditioned cars come with a full one-year warranty,” relates Phil Bellafaire, owner of Saddleback Golf Cars for the last 13 years. “They are built to last.”

For those who want a golf car on a short-term basis, Saddleback Golf Cars’ inventory of 300 plus cars and shuttles may be rented for a day, a week, or a month’s vacation. Its a popular resource for wedding planners, event planners, and community organizations, especially around Salt Creek Beach and South OC’s many parking-challenged venues. Rentals come with an optional delivery service and can also include professional drivers to shuttle guests back and forth between venues, or from parking lots to event sites.

Golf car owners benefit from the company’s exceptional service department, which provides comprehensive maintenance and repairs, including house calls when on-site service is required. With a complete in-house body and paint shop, it’s team of experienced technicians can handle repairs for all makes and models, including E-Z-GO, Cushman, Yamaha, Taylor Dunn, Club Car, and more. The fleet of ten service trucks and flatbeds stand ready to transport golf cars and LSVs to customers located throughout Southern California, sometimes traveling as far as Santa Barbara, Palms Springs, and San Diego.

Stop by today to take advantage of May’s discount special — $500 off any new golf car or low-speed vehicle in stock. The E-Z-GO brand is also offering 48 months of 0% financing for those who qualify. Saddleback Golf Cars accepts financing in cooperation with Sheffield Financial and Yard Card from TD Bank.