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COTEAU CUSTOM CARTS
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oteau Custom Carts in New Iberia, LA is a custom cart builder that takes a lot of pride in keeping their customers happy. We were able to catch up with the owner David Mallet to get an inside look into this three-yearold custom cart business.
What sets me apart is that I do not try to push unnecessary upgrades to make the most money possible. Instead, I use my experience and expertise to make sure each customer receives exactly what they want and need to get the most out of their golf cart.
DEALER PROFILE: Dealer Name: Coteau Custom Carts Dealer Location: 8414 Parc Perdue Dr. New Iberia, LA 70560 Phone Number: (337) 349-9120 Owner: David Mallet Website: CoteauCustomCarts.com
GCMAG: You are the owner?
GCMAG: Tell us about your golf cart dealership?
David Mallet: I take great pride in building, customizing and/ or repairing golf carts to make them the perfect fit for each customer’s needs. My business is unique because we truly are a family business. Coteau Custom Carts is housed on my property, and the moment a customer steps into my shop, they become family. They will never be greeted by a stranger. I am involved in every step of the process, and I know that all their needs will be met with the utmost patience and care. 40 GOLFCARTING.COM
David Mallet: Yes, I am David Mallet, the owner.
GCMAG: What is your company background? How and when did your company start?
David Mallet: I have been building, repairing, and customizing golf carts for over ten years now. In 2017, I decided to take a chance and see if I could take this hobby of mine to the next level and Coteau Custom Carts was born. The inspiration for my business came to me back in 2006 when I was on a camping trip with family and friends, and we realized that golf carts were an essential part of camping life. At the time, I could not afford to buy a new cart, so I found some used ones in Texas. I drove seven hours to purchase the two carts, and before I got back home, I had already sold one to some friends of ours. From there, word of mouth spread, and people
