Golf Carts in Bluffton, SC: Dealers, Repair and Rules
Who sells and repairs golf carts in Bluffton and Okatie, where the dealers are, what the state and town rules say, and how to choose a battery.
For golf carts in Bluffton, Olde Towne Golf Cars is in Old Town, E-Z-GO of Hilton Head, Carolina Cart Co. and Club Car of Hilton Head are along Bluffton Parkway and Fording Island Road, and Icon Golf Cars and Quality Golf Cars are on the Okatie side. Mobile Golf Cart Specialist repairs carts at your house. Carts stay on roads posted 35 mph or less.
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Bluffton Facts for Golf Carts
- Street rules
- South Carolina law (Code §56-2-90, in effect since May 22, 2025) allows carts only on roads posted 35 mph or less, within 4 miles of the address on the registration or of a gated community’s entrance. The owner needs an SCDMV permit decal and registration, plus insurance; the driver must be 16 or older with a license; children under 12 wear a seat belt.
- Bluffton’s own rules
- The Town of Bluffton adopted a stricter ordinance that took effect in January 2026: no roads above 35 mph, no four-lane roads except to cross at an intersection, and seat belts and working lights on the cart.
- Where the dealers are
- Olde Towne Golf Cars is in Old Town on Bluffton Road. E-Z-GO, Carolina Cart Co. and Club Car are along Bluffton Parkway, Sherington Drive and Fording Island Road, and Icon and Quality Golf Cars are out toward Okatie.
- Okatie and Ridgeland
- Quality Golf Cars is in Okatie Village, and Hawg’s Golf Cart in Ridgeland delivers to Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Okatie.
- Service comes to you
- Several of the dealers below send a technician to your house, and Mobile Golf Cart Specialist works only by visit.
- Retirees and carts
- Sun City Hilton Head and Latitude Margaritaville, both close to Bluffton, are 55+ communities where carts are a normal way to get around.
Golf Cart Dealers in Bluffton and Okatie, SC
How we chose these: golf cart dealers in Bluffton and Okatie with a showroom you can visit, plus Hawg’s, whose Ridgeland store delivers here, and the Club Car dealer on Fording Island Road. Each card lists the facts you can check, including where the shop is; the stars open a summary of what customers say.
200 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 837-3355
A small shop in Old Town Bluffton that sells carts and works on them, including E-Z-GO and Club Car carts bought elsewhere. It picks carts up for repairs and modifications.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a first new cart after years of driving past the storefront, a Saturday opening after the Fourth of July so a family could test drive, and a broken E-Z-GO on a horse farm diagnosed over the phone. One reviewer reports damage after a shock replacement and says the shop did not take responsibility, so get repair terms in writing.
- Where:
- Bluffton Rd, in Old Town
- Sells:
- New and refurbished carts
- Also does:
- Repairs, modifications, pickup
25 Sherington Dr Unit F, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 212-4195
The E-Z-GO store for the area, in the Bluffton shopping center on Sherington Drive. New E-Z-GO carts and pre-owned carts, with a service team that makes house calls.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a pre-owned cart whose history was explained before delivery to the house, a new cart ready within two weeks and service staff who came to the house twice to sort out delivery issues. One reviewer says a lithium cart ordered in December ran later than promised, so ask for a delivery date in writing.
- Where:
- Sherington Dr, 1.9 mi from Old Town and 10.7 mi from Coligny
- Sells:
- New and pre-owned E-Z-GO carts
- Also does:
- Service, delivery to the house
1484 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 837-2066
The Club Car dealer for Bluffton and Hilton Head, on US 278 as you leave the island. A family-owned shop with technicians who come to the house.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe an easy, no-pressure sale of a new Club Car, repairs handled fast even before a holiday, and a technician who replaced a dead battery at the customer’s house first thing in the morning.
- Where:
- Fording Island Rd, 2.8 mi from Old Town and 7.8 mi from Coligny
- Sells:
- New and pre-owned Club Car and Garia carts
- Hours:
- Monday to Friday and Saturday morning; closed Sunday
- Also does:
- Repairs at your house
4375 Bluffton Parkway Ste D, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 771-6612
An owner-run golf cart showroom in a shopping center on Bluffton Parkway, with a selection of carts for different budgets and uses.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a no-pressure purchase where the owner walked them through every step, a visit that took 30 minutes and help loading and securing the cart to take it home.
- Where:
- Bluffton Pkwy, 1.6 mi from Old Town and 10.7 mi from Coligny
- Sells:
- Golf carts, showroom visits
7 Venture Dr #105, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 815-4266
The Icon and Epic dealer in Bluffton, with a showroom on Venture Drive and warranties on the carts it sells.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a no-pressure visit with test drives, delivery to the garage with a walkthrough of the controls and a quick reply when a six-month-old cart had a problem.
- Where:
- Venture Dr, 4.2 mi from Old Town
- Sells:
- New Icon and Epic carts
- Also does:
- Delivery with a demo, warranty service
212 Okatie Village Dr #104, Bluffton, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 705-6655
A dealer in Okatie Village that sells new and used carts and does repairs, on the Okatie side of Bluffton.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a used cart in good condition at a fair price, a new cart delivered to the garage and tuned up until the owner was satisfied, and staff who stayed late to show the lot. Two reviewers report problems with follow-up and a repair quote, so ask for the price in writing before work starts.
- Where:
- Okatie Village Dr, 6.4 mi from Old Town
- Sells:
- New and used carts
- Also does:
- Repairs, delivery to the house
46 Terrace Dr Unit 103, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone: (843) 645-6503
A Ridgeland store that sells Evolution, Teko and Denago carts and delivers to Bluffton, Okatie and Hilton Head Island, with street-legal low-speed vehicles as well.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a salesperson who stayed late for a buyer coming straight from work, delivery on time with Bluetooth set up, and a low-speed vehicle bought as easily as a cart. One says the stock is thin, so call before you drive out.
- Where:
- Terrace Dr in Ridgeland, 6.4 mi from Old Town
- Sells:
- Evolution, Teko and Denago carts; low-speed vehicles
- Also does:
- Delivery to Bluffton and the island
Golf Cart Repair and Battery Service in Bluffton, SC
Most dealers above also repair carts. This one comes to you, which suits carts that sit in a garage in a gated community.
168 Short Cut Rd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: (854) 683-8118
An owner-run mobile shop for battery replacement, lithium conversions, speed codes and repairs, at your home or in your community. Works on E-Z-GO, Club Car and Yamaha carts, and sells used carts.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe a lithium conversion for less than they expected, a part delivered within the hour the day before New Year’s, a speed code entered on a Club Car and advice to update an older cart instead of buying new. One says he comes to Sun City.
- Where:
- Based in Hardeeville; comes to Bluffton, Sun City and Hilton Head
- Does:
- Batteries, lithium conversions, repairs, speed codes
- Also does:
- Sells used carts
Buying a Golf Cart in Bluffton: New, Used or Refurbished
A new cart costs the most and comes with a warranty. A used or refurbished cart costs less, and the battery pack is the thing to check: a cart on its original lead-acid batteries may need a new set soon, and a cart with lithium batteries won’t. Ask for the cart’s age, the battery type and age, and whether it comes with a charger.
Ask who delivers, who services the cart afterward and whether they come to your house. In Bluffton, most of the dealers above deliver to the garage and show you the controls. If you want a street-legal vehicle that is plated like a car, ask about a low-speed vehicle instead. It is registered and insured as a vehicle rather than as a golf cart, and tops out at about 25 mph.
Golf Cart Laws in Bluffton, SC
South Carolina’s golf cart law, Code §56-2-90, took effect on May 22, 2025. To drive a cart on a public road the owner needs a permit decal and registration from the SCDMV and insurance, the driver must be 16 or older with a license, and the registration and proof of insurance travel with the cart. Carts stay on roads posted 35 mph or less and within 4 miles of the address on the registration, or within 4 miles of the entrance if the address is inside a gated community. Children under 12 wear a seat belt.
The state lets towns set their own hours and locations. The Town of Bluffton’s ordinance, in effect since January 2026, keeps carts off roads above 35 mph and off four-lane roads except to cross at an intersection, and requires seat belts and working lights. Beaufort County’s multi-use paths are closed to carts. Check the Town of Bluffton before you rely on a particular route.
For the island side, see golf carts on Hilton Head Island, where carts are not allowed on US 278 or the public pathways.
Golf Cart Batteries: Lead-Acid or Lithium?
Lead-acid batteries cost less up front but need regular watering with distilled water and wear out in a few years. Lithium packs need no watering and cost more, and Bluffton owners often convert an older E-Z-GO, Club Car or Yamaha instead of buying a new cart. Mobile Golf Cart Specialist does conversions and battery replacement at your house. Ask the shop whether your charger works with lithium before you switch.
Golf Carts in Bluffton Communities
Many Bluffton neighborhoods, including Sun City Hilton Head and Latitude Margaritaville, are built for carts. Private roads and paths inside a community follow the community’s own rules, set by the property owners association, so ask yours about hours, age limits and parking. The 4-mile limit counts from the community’s entrance, which is why a cart bought for a gated neighborhood can still reach nearby shops. See Bluffton for the neighborhoods.
Golf Cart Dealers Near Bluffton in Okatie, Ridgeland and Hardeeville
Quality Golf Cars is in Okatie Village, and Hawg’s Golf Cart delivers from Ridgeland. LowCountry Golf Cars on Okatie Highway in Ridgeland is a larger dealer with a long record of reviews. In Hardeeville, Peacock Enterprises sells golf carts on Mead Road. All of them are a 10 to 20 minute drive from Old Town.
Renting, Insuring and Protecting Your Cart
Visiting and want a cart for a week? See golf cart rentals on Hilton Head, and for Daufuskie, Daufuskie Island golf cart rentals. Owners should ask about golf cart insurance, which South Carolina requires on the road. After a crash, Bluffton personal injury lawyers can explain your options. Auto shops are on Bluffton auto services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy a golf cart in Bluffton, SC?
Olde Towne Golf Cars (200 Bluffton Road), E-Z-GO of Hilton Head (25 Sherington Drive), Carolina Cart Co. (4375 Bluffton Parkway), Icon Golf Cars of Bluffton (7 Venture Drive), Club Car of Hilton Head (1484 Fording Island Road) and Quality Golf Cars in Okatie Village all sell carts. Hawg’s Golf Cart in Ridgeland delivers to Bluffton.
Where can I get used golf carts in Bluffton, SC?
Quality Golf Cars sells new and used carts, E-Z-GO of Hilton Head sells pre-owned E-Z-GO carts, and Olde Towne Golf Cars sells refurbished carts. Mobile Golf Cart Specialist also sells used carts. Ask each one about the battery type and age.
Who repairs golf carts in Bluffton, SC?
Olde Towne Golf Cars, E-Z-GO of Hilton Head, Club Car of Hilton Head and Quality Golf Cars repair carts at the shop, and Mobile Golf Cart Specialist and the E-Z-GO and Club Car service teams come to your house.
What are the golf cart laws in Bluffton, SC?
Carts need an SCDMV permit decal, registration and insurance, a driver 16 or older with a license, and stay on roads posted 35 mph or less within 4 miles of the registered address. Bluffton’s ordinance, in effect since January 2026, also keeps carts off four-lane roads except to cross at an intersection and requires seat belts and working lights.
Can you drive a golf cart on the road in Bluffton?
Yes, on roads posted 35 mph or less if the cart is registered and insured, the driver is 16 or older with a license and the cart stays within 4 miles of the registered address.
Are there golf cart dealers in Okatie, SC?
Quality Golf Cars is in Okatie Village at 212 Okatie Village Drive, and Hawg’s Golf Cart delivers to Okatie from Ridgeland. LowCountry Golf Cars is on Okatie Highway in Ridgeland.
Who sells Icon golf carts in Bluffton?
Icon Golf Cars of Bluffton at 7 Venture Drive sells Icon and Epic carts. Hawg’s Golf Cart sells Evolution, Teko and Denago carts, and E-Z-GO of Hilton Head sells E-Z-GO carts.
How much does it cost to switch a golf cart to lithium batteries?
It depends on the cart and the pack, and the price is usually quoted after the shop sees the cart. Reviewers of Mobile Golf Cart Specialist say a lithium conversion cost less than they expected. Ask whether your charger also needs to change.
Can I rent a golf cart in Bluffton instead of buying?
Rentals are mostly on Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie. See the golf cart rentals pages for both.
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