On The Job Training: Restoring a Suzuki SJ410K
Just because you don’t know how to do something doesn’t mean you can’t learn. And that’s exactly what Omri Ginzburg did with this 1984 Suzuki SJ410k. He’d never done a restoration before,…
What It’s Like to Drive a Mitsubishi Delica
Minivans have the reputation they do in North America because vehicles like the Mitsubishi Delica were not offered here. What is a Delica? It’s a four-wheel drive, diesel-powered, forward-control van you can sleep…
Airstream Brings Back the Basecamp Trailer
Airstream, the iconic American manufacturer of aluminum trailers, is launching a new, smallish trailer called Basecamp. Technically, Airstream is relaunching the product, since they sold it back in the 2000s, but discontinued it sometime around…
Video Review: 2016 Honda Civic Coupe 1.5T
Which automaker still offers a FWD coupe? Yep, Honda. But be careful, that shade of green may burn out the old retinas. That sucker is BRIGHT! This 2016 Honda Civic…
Matching Wheels and Tires for our Trailer
Our Dinoot J-Series trailer just got new rolling stock. I mean, I just got done with putting them on. Previously, we had 235/75/15 (29″) Kumho mud terrain tires that matched our…
Behold: Cranky (Project Jeep Cherokee)
I’ve long held the belief that a vehicle’s nickname manifests itself. It shouldn’t be forced or given prematurely. Well, we decided that our project Jeep Cherokee now has a nickname: Cranky.
Embrace Automotive Variety
Ford guys. Chevy guys. Truck guys. Lowrider guys. Drifters. Overlanders. Hot rodders. Jeepers. Big trucks. Micro cars. Many of these are opposites on the automotive spectrum, but they all share…
The Crankshaft Culture Jeep Cherokee Build Plan
Plans for our 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) are starting to come together, and a multitude of parts are arriving. We’ve already got the awning and fridge from ARB and the rack…
2016 Volkswagen Golf R … In the Snow
A Volkswagen Golf R is fast. It’s AWD. And it’s in the snow. In Canada. Read the full review on Subcompact Culture.
The Struggle is Wheel: Why it’s so Hard to Choose Wheels
Admittedly, I’m particular about my wheel choices for our vehicles. And while I generally enjoy the process of finding a cool set of wheels, it’s almost agonizing trying to find a…
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…