Maine is Actively Canceling Mitsubishi Delica Registration
Do you live in Maine? Do you own or want to own a Mitsubishi Delica van? Prepare for bad news. Maine is actively canceling Mitsubishi Delica registration and not allowing…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Lumio’s Lito mini
Andy and I have reviewed dozens of products over the years. Some types of gear are utilitarian. Others are brought to market as “design first, function last.” It’s rare that…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Sea to Summit’s 6L Watercell ST
Next to air, water is the next most precious thing. Without it, especially when traveling remotely, bad things happen. We’ve tested the Sea to Summit 6L Watercell ST to see…
New Ford Maverick: A Return To Compact Pickups?
As you may have heard, the new Ford Maverick compact pickup debuted today. It’s a compact unibody FWD or AWD pickup truck. It comes as a crew-cab only, seats five,…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: VSSL Java Coffee Grinder
We’re coffee geeks. We love good coffee. We’re willing to skimp on some things, but not when it comes to our java. That includes when we’re on the go or…
Ralliart Returns: The Mitsubishi Performance Sub Brand To Be Revived
Stop the presses: Japanese automaker, Mitsubishi, is going to be bringing back its Ralliart performance sub brand. The in-house tuner has been dormant for over 10 years. But according to…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: On-the-Go Camp Essentials
We’re all at that breaking point. We’ve been cooped up for over a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, political unrest is clawing its way throughout the globe, and job…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: 5.11 Tactical Load Ready Utility Large Tote
Everyone needs a great tote bag. No joke. No matter if you’re lugging around heavy vehicle recovery gear or oddball-sized items, owning a durable go-to carrying case is important. Enter…
We Are United By Horsepower
These days it can seem like we’re all so separated. There’s a pandemic that has kept many of us apart for more than a year. There have been deep political…
Mitsubishi In Moab: We take our Pajero to Easter Jeep Safari
We typically go to Easter Jeep Safari for the annual gathering of off-road enthusiasts, primarily Jeeps—duh. I’ve been to the event for work many times. We even drove our Jeep…
Guest Posts
The GTA Buyer’s Checklist: What to Inspect Before Buying a Used Ram 1500 in Ontario
The used truck market in the Greater Toronto Area moves fast. A Ram 1500 with low mileage and a clean look doesn’t always tell the whole story. Rust, worn parts, and electrical problems can hide under a nice surface. Skipping an inspection before you buy is how people end up…
Can an Independent Mechanic Service Your Ford Without Voiding the Warranty?
Australian Ford owners are not tied to a franchised dealer to keep a new-car warranty valid. For years the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said a manufacturer cannot lawfully refuse a warranty claim just because the scheduled servicing happened somewhere other than a dealership, provided the work follows the…
Affordable Used Cars in Hackensack: Find Quality Without Breaking the Bank
You’ve probably seen it happen to a friend: they walk into a dealership planning to spend $12,000 and somehow drive off, owing $19,000 with fees they never saw on the sheet. It is one of the most common traps in car buying, and it’s exactly why more Bergen County buyers…