Market Trends: What's New About Buying a Used Car?
Posted: October 27, 2022
Market Trends: What's New About Buying a Used Car?Choosing to buy a new or used car used to be straightforward. That’s changed a bit, thanks to the pandemic, particularly because of the car chip shortage. While new cars are becoming more plentiful, rising interest rates and general inflation may have you considering options you never would have before, like buying out a lease or buying from a private seller—or becoming a private seller. Also,...
What To Know About Crash Test Ratings and Car Safety Ratings
Posted: September 29, 2022
What To Know About Crash Test Ratings and Car Safety RatingsWhile shopping for a new or used car, you’ll likely consider a vehicle’s safety ratings before making your final purchase. After all, an accident can happen at any time. And these ratings help to predict how well you’ll be protected in the event of a crash. (The right auto insurance can help, too.)Maybe you’re looking for a car with a five-star safety rating, or one...
Everything You've Ever Wondered About Roundabouts
Posted: September 14, 2022
Everything You've Ever Wondered About RoundaboutsThere was once a time when roundabouts were all but absent from American roadways. But over the past decade or so, these circular intersections have seemed to pop up everywhere, from small rural towns to bustling urban centers.This has left many drivers wondering: why are there so many new roundabouts, and why are they replacing tried-and-true stoplights?To help answer these questions—and more—here’s everything you’ve ever...
Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?
Posted: August 25, 2022
Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?At ERIE, we don’t take the price you pay for car insurance lightly. Like most companies today, we’re facing increased costs of doing business. And we know that you are facing rising costs too, on everything from gasoline to breakfast cereal to housing.And while a lot of factors go into what you pay – from vehicle safety ratings to your personal driving history – striking the...
Tips to Keep Your Football Tailgate Safe
Posted: August 24, 2022
Tips to Keep Your Football Tailgate SafeWhether you’re in love with the game or the food, football season has officially arrived. That means the fun of tailgating season has also begun. It takes a lot of effort to host a successful tailgate, but it’s important to keep yourself, your cars, and your guests safe. Here’s what you need to know and do before the big tailgate…we mean game.Make a Plan First...