Motocaddy S1

I am on my second Axel. Why does it snap in the middle at a hole in the rod.

My wife bought me the original S1 13 years ago, and I fitted a 36 hole lead acid battery. Other than a sensitive control switch (solved under warranty), it’s been reliable and sturdy. I then fitted a lithium battery to it and carried on merrily. 4 years ago, I got tempted by a cheap deal on an S1 digital, and already having the lithium battery, took the plunge. The battery is still fine and the cart is faultless. My old unit, I sold to a buddy and to my knowledge, it’s still going strong.

I think care is required with these items though. I regularly give everything a wipe off and an occasional lube of axles etc. You cannot neglect the charging of the battery or let it go flat. I always charge the unit ASAP after use and disconnect the charger when it’s full again. It lives in my garage and this is almost down to freezing during the winter. The battery has no use during the frozen winter here in the NE of the US.

The Lead acid battery on my older S1 even survived a 4 month shipping and storage when I moved from the U.K. to the US, 5 years ago. It was still full when I finally had an opportunity to get it on the course.

My $400 battery failed after only 2 years. I guess that is why the battery was only warranted for 2 Years. The company told me it tested at 85% and that it should be good enough to play 18 holes. But it will not. Very disappointed and upset to say the lease. Buyers beware of Motocaddies. Now without a battery the cart is useless to me.

I have now owned the motocaddy for 2 years 9 months and I was interested to see other problems of axles breaking. I use the trolley only when playing 36 holes or need to carry a lot of clothing, rarely in the summer and never if I am travelling to play away from my course. I guess the trolley has only done 50-70 rounds. The reason for looking at the reviews was that a friends broke the day before mine, although his is about 6 years old. Not sure if this is a problem with these trolleys.

Have had the misfortune to own this thing for 3 months nothing but problems only used it 8 times due to 3 different problems. I know 4 other owners 3 have had problems do yourself a favour buy from another manufacturer.

I am the owner of a S1 Motocaddy and I have to say that it is the worst trolley by far that I have owned. After contacting Motocaddy Service Team regarding a very sensitive on/off button, as It sets off on it's own at the slightest touch. Motocaddy sent me a new so called less sensitive switch that I had to fit myself.This did not make any difference. Motocaddy informed me that there were no inherent faults with the switch. and in the same email said that they had introduced an improvement to the switches this year.If you are thinking of buying a new then be warned.

Purchased March 2014. M1Pro had to be returned after 3 weeks; faulty control switch, noisy gearbox and a screeching, annoying, electronic noise. All were repaired under guarantee. Faulty control switch remains. Going in to service agent next week for rectification. Three additional mods are to be installed.

Pros: Trolley is strongly constructed; Folds small; easy to erect, but a bit of a chore;

Cons: Switch is useless and unfit for purpose. Trolley will suddenly go off which is a nuisance; it's also dangerous. Body is a rough surface and gets very dirty which is hard to clean.

General: There must be many superior trollies on the market which are also cheaper. Generally the after sales is lethargic and Motocaddy won't accept there is a design fault on the control switch.

Told at American Golf that Powercaddy are on the way out and Motorcaddy are the best. Have five golfing friends with Powercaddy and no issues with batteries and getting years of use. My battery failed at 5 months and now 18 months. Never ever will I purchase Motorcaddy again. Absolute garbage.

This is the response I got from Motocaddy after battery lasted 5 months and replacement 9 months. It shows that their warranty is worth very little.

Thank you for your email, I am sorry to read that you have experienced 2 Failed batteries.

We would have replaced your first battery for you free of charge under the warranty that was provided for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Your battery warranty expired the 20/04/15.

Your battery is now 3 months out of warranty and unfortunately we would not replace this for you.

The Lead acid batteries only last on average 16 to 18 months before you would need to replace them.

So they say 16-18 months life expectancy ( my previous PowaKaddy battery was still going strong after 3 years). But the two batteries they gave me lasted 5 then 9 months but as it passed 12 months in total Warranty gone. DON'T BUY MOTOCADDY.

First Lead battery lasted 4 months and was replaced. Second battery then lasted 3 months. After less than 20 rounds the THIRD battery failed . Now comes the gem. Motocaddy refuse to replace this as now 13 months after initial purcchase. This tells you all you need to know about Motocaddy battery and their attitude to customer service! No more Motocaddy products ofr me I'm afraid.

Caddy car itself is OK - but switch is easy to trip accidebntally as others have said.