Category: Car Sense
Motorcycle Buying Guide: How to Buy a Motorcycle
Posted: April 23, 2021
Motorcycle Buying Guide: How to Buy a MotorcycleWhat’s Your Riding Style? The best bike for you will largely depend on what you want to do with it. Are you going to take your motorcycle on long cross-country trips, enjoy weekend back road cruises or commute around town? Understanding the type of riding you intend to do can help you narrow your options. Some of the most popular motorcycle categories include: Standard: These...
What Is a Multi-Point Inspection (And When Does My Car Need One)?
Posted: April 9, 2021
What Is a Multi-Point Inspection (And When Does My Car Need One)?Why should I get a multi-point inspection? There are plenty of reasons to get a multi-point inspection. For starters, it’s a key element of preventative vehicle maintenance. Knowing the condition of your vehicle can help you catch and address potential issues before they lead to dangerous failures or costly repairs. And because most multi-point inspections evaluate your vehicle on a rating scale (green = good;...
8 Ways to Kick Your Texting and Driving Habit
Posted: March 31, 2021
8 Ways to Kick Your Texting and Driving HabitEvery driver ‒ and every passenger ‒ expects to reach their destination safely. But picking up your phone to read or answer a text while you’re behind the wheel puts everyone’s safety in jeopardy. At any point during the day, it’s estimated that around 660,000 drivers are on their phones. In the U.S., texting and driving causes a quarter of all car accidents. And teen...
Survey: What Grabs Your Attention During Road Trips?
Posted: March 30, 2021
Survey: What Grabs Your Attention During Road Trips?After the coronavirus pandemic struck the U.S. in 2020, vacations were canceled, traveling was banned, and many of us found ourselves stuck at home. But as spring 2021 approaches, many are opening up to the idea of hitting the road and taking a vacation. More than half of the respondents of a national survey, conducted by Erie Insurance said they plan to take at least...
What’s a Coverage Review (And Why Do I Need One?)
Posted: March 11, 2021
What’s a Coverage Review (And Why Do I Need One?)When it comes to insurance, the best policy is one that provides the right protection for you and your family — right now. That means as your life changes, your insurance coverage should, too. In an ideal world, you’d call your insurance agent every time you finished a home renovation, bought a new vehicle, or got a new job. But life is busy. And with...