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Category: Car Sense

Buying a Car from a Private Seller

Posted: May 29, 2024

When scouting for a high-quality used car, sometimes a private seller rather than a dealership offers better value. But, while private sellers can offer great deals, there are some important considerations to remember. Let’s look at some tips and advice on buying a car from a private seller safely and confidently. Playing With Price When buying a car from a private seller, pricing is one...

Car Maintenance You May Be Overlooking

Posted: May 22, 2024

When it comes to our cars, it’s obvious when some things need our attention. Cracking rubber and a streaky windshield in the rain indicate when wiper blades must be replaced. Spotting worn tread or a flat tire when we check our wheels—which we should do every time we drive—is noticeable enough. Anyone who’s owned a car should know that 3,000 miles is the standard interval for...

Am I Covered If I Buy a New Car on the Weekend?

Posted: May 13, 2024

It’s a Saturday afternoon and life is looking up. After weeks of searching for a new vehicle, you’ve finally settled on the right car. You completed the test drive, negotiated a good price, agreed on a trade-in value and signed all the paperwork. Now, with keys in hand, it’s finally time to drive off the lot. But as you give your Erie Insurance agent a call...

Can Dash Cams Save You Money on Your Insurance?

Posted: April 22, 2024

In times like these, we’re always looking for ways to save a little extra, right? This leads many of us to seek out what we can do to add some more discounts onto insurance policies and cut down on some recurring monthly expenses. While, in general, insurance companies do not offer a discount on auto policies for having a dashcam, there are some surprising perks to...

​What to Know When Driving Through a Work Zone​

Posted: April 15, 2024

Who hasn’t been zipping along when all of a sudden traffic slows to a halt?When it does, you can bet on one of two things: There was an accident or there’s construction. What To Do in a Work ZoneRoad work is often the culprit in the warmer months. You probably already know that it’s important to stay at or below the posted limits when you’re...