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golf car fleet
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Sports
Undergraduate 3
12/08/2010

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1) yardage
2) terrain
3) climate
4) cart path construction
Definition
Four characteristics of a golf course to consider when choosing a golf car
Term
30 cars
Definition
how many cars per 9 holes is recommended?
Term
pros - light weight, need less storage space, unlimited turnarounds, better for hills
Definition
pros of gas powered
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no emissions, requires less maintenance, quieter engines, heaver weight for smoother rides
Definition
pros of electric powered cars
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look at similar golf facilities in the area
Definition
what is a good way to decide on fleet size?
Term
Reputation, price and terms offered, parts and services available
Definition
what should you look at when evaluating a golf car dealer?
Term
1900 per car
Definition
As a general rule, how much income should the average car bring in?
Term
operating expenses, interest on loans, leasing charges, indirect costs like storage and car paths
Definition
what are some other costs and expenses associated with golf car fleet?
Term
Owning
Definition
Will owning or leasing give you more control?
Term
fixed rate, skip payment, and escalating
Definition
What are the three most common leasing types?
Term
escalating
Definition
which leasing type would a new start up facility favor?
Term
escalating
Definition
which leasing type would a new start up facility favor?
Term
PGA credit union, golf car dealer, bank; savings loan
Definition
Three possible sources for financing golf cars
Term
The popularity of golf, and renting golf cars is not a sellers market
Definition
two factors that have kept the price increases down are...
Term
true
Definition
golf car fleet operations have high fixed costs and low variable costs.....true or false
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true
Definition
increasing your rates does not necessarily mean more profits....true or false
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false
Definition
an increase in golf car popularity has created a price increase
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increase trade in value, longer life span for most of the cars, fewer breakdowns, lower servicing and repair costs
Definition
Rotating a fleet will....
Term
true
Definition
everyone should sign a car rental agreement..no exceptions......true or false
Term
90 degree rule
Definition
The "H" system is like the what?
Term
first aid
Definition
In the event of an accident...what is first priority?
Term
unsafe vehicles
careless drivers
unsafe grounds
Definition
3 most common causes of golf car accidents
Term
an insurance policy with liability and property damage on it
Definition
what is one way to lower insurance costs
Term
detailed record keeping
Definition
what is the foundation for a preventative maintenance program
Term
1) self maintenance; employ your own
2) pay golf car rep tech's by the hour
3) service contract from local rep
Definition
what are the three basic options for maintaining golf cars
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true
Definition
true or false..... the more responsibilities and financial risk you assume, the greater your share of golf car income will be
Term
1)pay the owners a percentage of the revenue
2) pay a lump sum over an agreed upon period
3) offer a set figure per car over an agreed upon time
Definition
when a professional owns the fleet, what are three approaches to sharing the car rental income with the facility owners
Term
1)privately owned golf cars are permitted on the course
2) facility has a heavy tournament load
3) cars are required at all times
Definition
three things to affect the number of golf cars a facility will need
Term
attractive cars in good condish
competitive prices
emphasis on customer service and satisfaction
proper preventative maintenance,repair, and storage
Definition
good characteristics of a well run fleet
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