Tri-State Custom Carts is Here to Help You Find Wheels
Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
A new business in Ashland is quickly building up speed. After barely a month and a half, Tri-State Custom Carts is gearing up to provide recreational transportation for local residents through a wide variety of custom golf carts. Actually, the term “golf cart” is something of a misnomer. Yes, any of the new and used carts at the new business located at 2788 Greenup Avenue in Ashland, Kentucky, could be used to cruise from hole to hole on manicured courses; but according to one of the owner/operators Aaron Hart, the public’s desired uses for them has changed a lot. Hart said his customers like to use them for tailgating at sports events, quick and easy transportation between warehouses on jobsites, or even simply because they are just fun to ride.
Co-Owner Heidi Lanzendorfer said that the new business is a dealership for new carts from Custom Carts, but they also carry a selection of pre-owned carts as well. Lanzendorfer also said that Tri-State Custom Carts deals with four individual banks that are experienced in financing carts, so the business is a “one stop shop” where customers can walk in with desire to own a cart, and they are well equipped to help you make that desire a reality. “We also service and repair carts,” Lanzendorfer said.
Co-Owner Hart said it was their desire to help the community with their needs and make Tri-State Custom Carts their go to shop for whatever those needs might be. “We do a bit of everything,” he said. “We can help you customize your cart with everything from specialty wheels and addons to custom paint jobs. And even if you didn’t buy your cart from us, we will still offer everything you need.”
The popularity of “golf carts” has been steadily growing over the years due to their convenience and fun factor. Now most cities, including Ashland, have city ordinances regulating carts, and insurance is even available through most providers to add a layer of protection and piece of mind in case your cart ever gets damaged, Lanzendorfer and Hart said. But Hart added that he tries to keep repair costs down to benefit their customers and make owning and using them available to as many people as possible.
“It really is like its own leisure sport,” Hart said. “More people are using them than ever before.”
Tri-State Custom Cart carries a lot of models of varying sizes, so everyone should be able to find something that suits them. Most models even have built in storage for when you need to transport something, Hart said. And both Hart and Lanzendorfer said they want to be the local choice for the community where they live.
The business is open now at its Greenup Avenue location (formerly the Bill Cole Body shop) and operates during the hours of 9 to 5 on Monday through Friday, and from 9 to 1 on Saturdays. Currently they are closed on Sundays. Their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is planned for the month of March as the weather continues to improve, and they will have a presence at the Home and Garden Show as well.
For more information they can be reached through their Facebook page (Tri-State Custom Carts) or by calling 606.393.1033