What To Keep in Your Car in Case of Emergency
Posted: January 18, 2023
We recently had the unfortunate incident of getting a flat tire. Christine was driving to pick up Jack from wrestling, it was dark and raining and she just caught the curb in the right spot to pop the tire, she wasn’t even going fast because it was in the school parking lot. She called me and we decided that we’d call a tow truck to...
NY Auto Insurance Rate Changes
Posted: January 13, 2023
We received yet another notice that one of our Auto Insurance companies is increasing their auto rates. We never like to receive these notices. As the normal level of driving has returned, so has the total number of claims. Unfortunately, as we all know, costs are up across the economy. For insurers the costs to repair and replace vehicles have risen sharply. This is caused...
11 Hacks to Deal with Snow and Ice on Your Car
Posted: January 13, 2023
Diversity & Inclusion at ERIETreating others with dignity and respect has been at the heart of ERIE’s values for nearly a century, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has been a formal department at ERIE for more than a decade. While our eight employee affinity networks provide a platform for employees to celebrate and educate one another, other programs like our DE&I Awareness training, Employee...
Should I Purchase a Car with License Plate Lights?
Posted: December 16, 2022
Depending on where you live, you may be required to have license plate lights. Consider buying a car with license plate lights or installing a light on your existing vehicles. The lights illuminate your license plate, and if your state requires it, ensure the lights are in good working order – you could be pulled over and cited if the light is burned out. Advantages...
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Tires
Posted: November 9, 2022
As your car’s only connection to the road ahead, tires play an important – but often overlooked – part in keeping you and your passengers safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about nine percent of crashes are tire-related, meaning a tire failure or poorly maintained tires were a contributing factor.If your tires are wearing thin, here’s what you need to know...
