Behind the Fleet: Why Aviz Opened a Golf Cart Parts & Supplies Operation in 2020
Most visitors never see it.
They see the golf cart waiting at the airport.
They see the cart parked outside their resort.
They see the cart that takes them to Secret Beach, north Ambergris Caye, or dinner in town.
What they don’t see is everything that happens behind the scenes to keep hundreds of visitors moving around the island every year.
The story of Aviz’s golf cart parts and supplies operation began with a simple realization:
Reliable rentals require more than golf carts.
They require support.
Before 2020: Growing Alongside Ambergris Caye
Since helping travelers arrange golf cart rentals online in 2010, Aviz watched Ambergris Caye change.
More visitors arrived.
More vacation rentals appeared.
Secret Beach became one of the island’s most popular destinations.
Guests began staying farther north.
Travelers were driving more miles than ever before.
As the rental fleet grew, so did the need for maintenance, repairs, inspections, and replacement parts.
A golf cart rental business is only as reliable as the systems supporting it.
The Challenge of Operating on an Island
Running a golf cart fleet on Ambergris Caye presents unique challenges.
Unlike large cities with multiple suppliers nearby, island businesses often face delays when parts are unavailable.
Something as simple as:
- a battery
- a headlight
- a tire
- a wheel
- a charger
- a brake component
can become a problem if inventory isn’t available when needed.
For visitors on vacation, downtime matters.
A traveler who rents a golf cart wants to explore the island, not wait for transportation issues to be resolved.
That reality helped shape Aviz’s next step.
2020: A New Direction
In 2020, the family supermarket that had served San Pedro since 2008 was transformed into a golf cart parts, supplies, and service operation.
For many visitors, this change went unnoticed.
For the business, it was one of the most important investments in its history.
The goal wasn’t to create a new attraction.
The goal was to strengthen the infrastructure behind the rental fleet.
More Than a Storage Room
Today, the facility houses a wide range of inventory used to support golf cart operations.
This includes:
- Batteries
- Tires
- Wheels and rims
- Lighting components
- Electrical parts
- Chargers
- Maintenance supplies
- Service equipment
The facility also supports ongoing inspections and fleet maintenance.
While guests may never walk through the parts department, they benefit from the systems it helps support.
What Travelers Never See
When a visitor picks up a golf cart, they usually see a clean vehicle ready to explore Ambergris Caye.
What they don’t see is:
- the battery that was replaced during maintenance
- the tire inventory kept in stock
- the lighting components available for repairs
- the inspection process completed before delivery
- the service equipment used behind the scenes
Reliable transportation starts long before the keys are handed over.
Supporting the Rental Fleet
One of the biggest lessons learned from helping travelers since 2010 is that service recovery matters.
No rental company can honestly promise that a mechanical issue will never happen.
The real question is:
How quickly can a company respond when something does happen?
Having access to parts, supplies, and service capabilities helps support:
- preventative maintenance
- routine inspections
- repair work
- replacement carts
- operational continuity
The goal is simple:
Help visitors continue enjoying their vacation with minimal interruption.
Growing With the Island
The parts and supplies operation grew alongside other milestones in Aviz history.
- 2010 — Online beginnings helping travelers arrange rentals
- 2014 — Formal expansion of the rental business
- 2015 — Launch of SanPedroGolfCarts.com
- 2020 — Parts, supplies, and service operation opens
- 2021 — Additional San Pedro locations added
- 2024 — Avis becomes Aviz
- 2026 — North Ambergris Caye office opens
Each step was driven by the same objective:
Helping visitors explore Ambergris Caye with confidence.
Why This Matters to Visitors
Most travelers will never need a battery.
Most travelers will never need a replacement tire.
Most travelers will never need a repair.
And that’s exactly the point.
The purpose of the parts and supplies operation isn’t to sell visitors parts.
It’s to help create a smoother rental experience through preparation, maintenance, and support.
When guests arrive in Belize, they want to focus on beaches, restaurants, sunsets, and exploring the island.
The infrastructure behind the fleet helps make that possible.
Behind Every Adventure
Whether you’re crossing the bridge toward north Ambergris Caye, driving to Secret Beach, exploring San Pedro, or discovering a new restaurant along the coast, the golf cart is often part of the experience.
Behind every rental is a team, a maintenance program, and a support system built over years of serving travelers.
Most visitors will never see the shelves of batteries, tires, wheels, lighting components, and maintenance supplies.
But they are part of the reason Aviz continues helping travelers explore Ambergris Caye today.