Category: Car Sense
How To Parallel Park Like A Pro
Posted: May 20, 2019
How To Parallel Park Like A ProWill my car fit in that parking space? How do I park without hitting the cars around me? I don’t have time for this! If you’ve ever been forced to parallel park your vehicle, chances are these thoughts have crossed your mind. It can be an intimidating and frustrating task, and the potential for embarrassment can leave you wanting to just find somewhere else to...
How Do I Get Roadside Service Coverage With My Auto Policy?
Posted: May 17, 2019
How Do I Get Roadside Service Coverage With My Auto Policy?Whether it’s a dead battery, a flat tire, an empty gas tank, or you’ve simply locked yourself out of your vehicle, Emergency Roadside Service Coverage from ERIE is here to help. To learn more, we sat down with Jon Bloom, vice president, Personal Auto, to help shed some light on Emergency Roadside Service Coverage. Do I automatically get Roadside Service coverage with my auto policy? The...
Don’t Ignore That Car Recall. Here’s Why.
Posted: May 10, 2019
Don’t Ignore That Car Recall. Here’s Why.From child safety seats to air bag inflators, it seems like there’s some type of recall in the news every few months. But while it may be an all-too-common headline these days, don’t brush it off. It’s imperative to follow up immediately if your car has been affected by a recall. Only you can protect your family or yourself from defective equipment that could pose...
How To Protect Your Bike From Theft
Posted: May 3, 2019
How To Protect Your Bike From TheftWhether you’re a hardcore biking enthusiast or more of a casual cruiser, riding your bike is a great way to enjoy the outdoors – and a healthier way to get around, too. After each ride, it’s important to remember to lock your bike up so thieves can’t steal it. Bike safety and advocacy group Bicycle Law estimates somewhere between 800,000 and 2 million bicycles are...
Can You Guess When Most Distracted Driving Crashes Occur?
Posted: April 2, 2019
Can You Guess When Most Distracted Driving Crashes Occur?Daydreaming while driving is more dangerous than you’d think – and our new review of police data shows just when drivers might be “lost in thought” enough to cause a fatal crash. According to a new review of Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data, Saturdays in September are the biggest days for fatal car crashes involving daydreaming while driving, and Tuesdays in February are lowest....
