Let’s play the true or false game for a second to see if you have been paying attention.

Golf cart battery maintenance is necessary. If you answered “true” then you are well on your way to battery bliss. Performing monthly battery maintenance is very important. Trust us we know. We have had our share of experiences where a lack of battery maintenance lead to poor performance and premature battery replacement. You may be asking yourself, “How long do golf cart batteries last?” Well that depends on the effort you put in to maintain them and how often you use your golf cart. If you are a private owner, you could be looking at a life span of 6 – 10 years. 6 - 10 years? Yes it can be done. Creating a monthly maintenance schedule is a great starting point. Having a maintenance schedule and being accountable to it will prove beneficial to the life span and performance of your batteries. The ideal schedule should involve the following:

Check for wire fraying, terminal corrosion, battery leaks and any loose wire connections
Clean the batteries; the area around the batteries and the terminals
Check the electrolyte level and add water when necessary
But let’s not forget that there will probably be a time when you are not using your golf cart. This is not the time to think that you do not need to prepare your batteries for winter storage. In short, we prefer you be like the ant who stored up for the winter instead of the grasshopper. Here are some key tips to taking care of your batteries during winter storage. You will be very happy you took the time to prepare them when spring rolls around.