Golf Cars of Arizona - Celebrating 45 Years a Discusssion with Owner Dereck Makowski (Aired 06/02/2025)

Andy Taylor speaks with Dareck Makowski, owner of Golf Cars of Arizona, celebrating the company’s 45th anniversary. Dareck, who has owned the business since 2012, shares that the company operates four locations across Southern Arizona: Catalina, Green Valley, Tucson, and Eloy. Interestingly, 70% of their customers don’t golf, using golf cars for daily transportation around town instead. They discuss a $99 service special to mark the anniversary, ideal for annual maintenance—especially important before the Arizona summer heat. Dareck highlights a growing trend: converting older golf cars from traditional wet cell batteries to lithium, which require less upkeep and offer longer life.Dareck also touches on the customization and luxury side of the business, mentioning high-end models like the $40,000 Garia, once built on a Porsche assembly line. Golf Cars of Arizona offers a variety of new and used models from Club Car and Advanced EV, making them a full-service dealership.Listeners are encouraged to visit their Green Valley location at 251 W Calle de Las Tiendas and explore the website for more convienent locations at golfcarsofarizona.com for more info on sales, service, and lithium upgrades.