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Understanding Illinois Rules for Passing School Buses
Every year, millions of students across Illinois rely on school buses to transport them safely to and from their educational institutions. Belleville Towing Service, Paule Towing, wants to remind drivers to pay attention to the safety of our...
Do You Text and Drive? Watch This…
Even if you don't read a word of this article, watch this. And share it with those you love. As a local towing company in Belleville, IL, we're all too aware of the deadly consequences of distracted driving - most often texting and driving. In...
The Cheapest Towing Near Me: Buyer Beware
When you find yourself stranded on the side of the road with a broken-down vehicle, it's only natural to seek the quickest and most affordable solution to get back on track. But before you type "Cheap Towing Near Me" into your phone, let's discuss...
Avoid Out of Town Towing on Summer Road Trip
Embarking on a summer road trip can be an exhilarating experience filled with adventure and breathtaking sights. Mechanical problems, breakdowns, or other car-related issues can ruin a journey. They can leave you stranded on the side of the road...
Belleville Summer Car Care Tips
What can go wrong in warm weather... and why Belleville summers put extra stress on car components. This can lead to a range of issues. Higher temperatures only add to the problem. No one wants to have to call for a tow truck in Belleville summer...
The Uses for a Flatbed Tow Truck
In most cases, when a person is experiencing a roadside breakdown, we find that they are just happy to get them up and running or at least to get their car off the side of the road and on to their repair shop of choice. There is usually very little...
Recovery Towing: What Does it Mean?
When most people envision what classic towing and recovery companies do they envision your typical car break down on the side of the road. They might think of the typical person on their way to work experiencing engine failure, a call to the tow...
Belleville Area Emergency Towing Near Me
If you find yourself on the side of a St Clair County road, whether it be from a flat tire, in need of a jump start or due to mechanical failure or an accident, Paule Towing and Roadside Assistance in Belleville Illinois is available 24 hours a day,...
What Does the Term “Tactical Towing” Mean?
Towing services in Belleville, Illinois or in many other places across the USA often emphasize various aspects of their services or operations to stand out in a competitive marketplace. One intriguing trend across many different fields has been to...
Winter Driving Dangers are Not To Be Underestimated
The recent arctic blast that bulldozed the country meant that our newsfeed has been blowing up with articles about unnecessary deaths of drivers who fell victim to winter weather driving. Sadly, headlines saying things like "Woman Dies in Car within...
2023 Winter Driving Safety Tips
We are writing this in the midst of a major cold weather event that is presently passing through the midwest appropriately called a "Bomb Cyclone." And understandably, as our phones are lighting up for a sharply increasing number of emergency...
Car Theft Prevention in Belleville, IL
Kia Hyundai Car Thefts in St Louis, MO are reaching outrageous numbers, and sadly, it's probably just a matter of time until the epidemic reaches St Clair County, IL. A recent customer who relied on Paule Towing for 24 hr Towing and Recovery in...
Illinois Drivers: Deer Accidents Are Coming Our Way
A recent article in the Belleville News-Democrat caught our attention. If anything, it caught our attention because every year at this time we see a flurry of the same subject matter as if it were actually "news." It's not. The message is the same...
What To Do In Case of A Car Breakdown
If your car has a breakdown while you are driving you are likely not in a state of mind to think clearly. Especially if you are an inexperienced driver and if this is the first time you've had an emergency on the side of the road. We wanted to put...
How to Prevent a Car from Overheating
And other summer driving tips... All across the Midwest the temperatures are getting hotter as we head into the summer months. And few places get hotter than the machinery beneath your automobile's hood. Paule, your friendly local towing company...
Call Someone Close For Towing and Recovery 24 7
Even though the words Belleville Towing are in our website address, people in St Clair County, Madison County, Monroe County and Clinton County in Illinois often rely on Paule Towing when they need a tow truck near me 24 hours a day. We've earned...
Prepare For Winter To Avoid Calling For Roadside Assistance in Belleville
Obviously there's much to love about winter in Belleville: the dazzling lights at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, the Belleville Santa Claus Parade, The Christkindlmarkt in Downtown Belleville, and yet we'd like to offer some winter driving...
Roadside Assistance, Gas, 24 7 Recovery: Call Paule!
We're in the business of helping Belleville drivers when they are at their most vulnerable. It's why we work hard to earn the respect of Belleville, Swansea, Fairview Heights and all of St Clair County and beyond. We want you to know that when you...
Local Towing Companies Can Speed Up Time!
Once upon a time a resident of our home town, Belleville, Illinois had his car crashed into while it sat in front of his house. Mind you, he did nothing wrong, his car was parked safely (he thought) where he had always parked it. He was falling...
Reliable, Affordable Belleville Towing and Recovery
Ask most people and they might tell you that young teen drivers going too fast in dangerous conditions are responsible for most accidents. They would be wrong. If you want to know the facts about car crashes, ask a towing service in Belleville,...
The Tale of the Dirty Air Filter and The Broken Down Car
We've all done it. We take our car to have the oil changed and the technician approaches us with a dirty air filter. Reasoning that we can probably save a few bucks by buying it and changing it ourselves, we politely decline. Saving money is fine so...
Paule: The First Name In St Clair Auto Towing
For 24/7 local and long-distance towing, emergency roadside assistance and more, residents of St Clair County, Illinois are well-acquainted with the name, Paule. We've been serving the Belleville, Illinois area and surrounding towns for well over 50...
Sports and Luxury Car Towing Service, Belleville, IL
We get it you love your car... I mean really love your car. You might even refer to it as your baby. You take pride in your sports car, your special order, one-of-a-kind exotic car or your vintage restoration vehicle. And when it comes time to move...
2021 Resolution Solution: Cash for Junk Cars, Belleville IL
Happy 2021 From Paule Towing in Belleville, IL! We provide towing in Belleville, IL. We made it out of 2020! That is reason enough to celebrate the new beginnings that another year promises. We've been going down our own list of New Year's...
Creative Uses For A Towing Service
When you think of calling a towing company in Belleville, IL, an image of yourself stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire comes to mind. Even though a towing service is ideal for any emergency roadside assistance in Belleville, IL, have...
Symptoms of Spring: Maintaining Auto Health
It's that time of year again: the flowers are blooming, the grass needs cutting as fast as you can blink, allergies are driving you crazy, and surely the house deserves cleaning. Although everyone experiences spring fever in their own way, our...
COVID-19 and Your Car Health
Now more than ever, it is crucial that your car is healthy and functioning safely. With the impact COVID-19 has had on businesses and the state of Illinois as a whole, many individuals are now left working from home, which in turn has left their...
Roadside Assistance And Insurance
If you've ever told your friends about the time you had to call Paule Towing in Belleville, IL to get your car out of a ditch, they probably had plenty of questions, including whether or not your insurance covered the emergency roadside assistance....
Avoid Roadside Transmission Problems
As cars get older, the components that keep them functioning properly start to suffer from years of wear-and-tear. Although there are many causes that can leave you stuck on the side of the road (flat tires, dead battery, a shortage of gas, a busted...
Be Ready For Rain (And Ice)
When is the last time you checked your tires? With the rainy season upon us, it's important that you know the condition of your tires. Take it from Paule Towing - a towing company in Belleville, IL, treadless tires, flat tires, and even tires low on...
Towing and Roadside Assistance in Belleville Illinois
Paule Towing has been a trusted name for reliable towing and roadside assistance in Belleville, Illinois forever. In fact, if you've been in Belleville or surrounding areas such as Freeburg, Millstadt, Smithton, Caseyville, Collinsville, East St...
November Safety Tips – What to Watch Out for in Fall
November is a season of extremes, especially in the St. Louis area. You never know what you’re in for. One day it could be sunny and 60 degrees, the next day a blizzard has left you stuck in the ditch wondering, "Is there an emergency towing service...
Oh Deer! Be on the Lookout This Fall!
Deer Are A Fall Driving Hazard Did you know that ever year their are over 1.3 million deer-related collisions? In 2016, there were 189 deaths. Deer are a serious threat this time of year. In fact, nearly half of all deer-related crashes happen in...
Car Breakdowns Related to Not Changing Oil
Why Do I Need to Change/Check My Oil? Oil changes are a pain, right? Most of us don’t do them ourselves. If you do, kudos to you but you’re probably not going to get much from this article. This is for the rest of us. Why do we shell out the cash...
Preventing Vehicle and Road Hazards to Children
Please, Think of the Children! – Back to School Safety Tips “Won’t someone please think of the Children?” Helen Lovejoy’s catchphrase is hilarious in The Simpsons, but with kids heading back to school, we really should think of the children and...
Beat the Heat – Tips for Summer Vehicle Car
After a strangely cold May and June, July showed up this year, and in a big way. The St. Louis and Metro East areas are currently in the grip of a sweltering, unrelenting, brutal heatwave. Good thing we have A/C in our vehicles, right? Well, that’s...
Never Forget – Standing Water is Extremely Dangerous
The past few months have seen a seemingly endless torrent of rain. For most of us, this is an inconvenience that’s getting in the way of summer activities. It’s been too cold to swim. BBQs around the St. Louis Metro Area have been ruined. Kids are...
Common Culprits That Could Leave You Stranded
Being stranded own the side of the road is no fun. No matter how you spin it, getting stranded is one of those day-ruining moments. Now, if that happens, you're in good hands in the Metro East Belleville area with Paule Towing in Belleville, IL, but...
Enjoying the Warm Weather? Try Spring Cleaning
We’ve had some beautiful weather in the St. Louis area and the Metro East the past few weeks. It’s been warm, sunny, and generally very pleasant. Well, there have been the occasional torrential downpours but hey that’s spring, and that’s definitely...
Hot/Cold St. Louis Weather Makes Planning Difficult
In the St. Louis Metro Area, we have become accustomed to rapidly changing weather. What’s the old saying? If you don’t like the weather, wait until tomorrow. We know people all over the country say that, but in St. Louis and the Metro East, we mean...
What Emergency Supplies to Have Handy in Winter
The past few weeks have been cold, wet, and frozen in the St. Louis area and the Metro East. The forecast looks like we’re in for more bitter cold this week. With that in mind, it’s important to be prepared for the worst this time of year. With cold...
Goodbye to 2018, Hello to 2019
It’s that time of year that creeps up quickly and silently. Christmas is over, and the new year is just days away. 2018 was a great year, and we are excited to see what 2019 has in store for us as we strive to give our customers the best emergency...
You Need to Warm Your Car on Cold Days…Or Do You?
On cold winter days, we all deal with the inconvenient, but necessary task of starting our car and letting it idle before pulling off. Maybe you start your car and go back into the house, or the first one out the door does the favor for everyone...
Tips for Trick-or-Treating Safely This Halloween
Halloween is upon us once again. The notoriously fickle Metro East weather has decided to once again have its cake and eat it too, for once giving us a winning combination of warm, sunny weather and falling autumn leaves. All of the ingredients are...
Fall is Here – Safety Tips for the Changing Seasons
As of last week, it is officially Fall. It may not feel like it in the Belleville area, but here we are… With the calendar turning to fall, there are certain safety and maintenance issues to consider for the season. Regularly Check Your Tire...
A Summer Testimonial from A Paule Towing Customer
At Paule Towing, we strive for the best possible experience for our customers. This isn’t limited to the speed and quality of our emergency towing service. We strive for high-quality customer service that leaves our customers more than satisfied....
What Happens When You’re Stuck On the Side of the Road?
If you’ve been fortunate enough to avoid a breakdown, collision, blown tire, or any other misfortunes on the road that may leave you and your vehicle stranded, calling an emergency towing service, congratulations! Just know that your good fortune is...
How To Have a Safe Road Trip
Summer is road trip season, and for good reason. The weather is nice, the kids are off school, and it’s a great time to be outside, visit family, and get out and see the country. The family road trip has been a sacred American institution for...
Tips for a Safe & Happy Memorial Day
With Memorial Day right around the corner, we’d like to review some ways for you and your family to enjoy a safe summer holiday on the road.
What To Do When You Blow A Tire
Blowing a tire is not something you want to deal with, but it’s not always something you have control over. While you can mitigate your risk of a blowout with proper care and maintenance of your tires, like checking your tire pressure, sometimes bad...
Don’t Take Wet Roads Lightly
Wet Roads and Roadside Assistance in Belleville, IL The rain this past week has been brutal. Take it from the leading towing service in Belleville, IL. The constant rain has made for a bummer of a climate in the area, and real downer for anyone...
What is Tire Pressure and Why Should You Check It?
Tire pressure is one of those car phrases many of us have heard many times and never really stopped to think about. So, what is tire pressure and why is it so important for you to check it? In this article, Paule Towing in Belleville, Illinois...
Extreme Temperatures Can Affect Car Batteries
Cold weather and freezing temperatures can affect certain chemical components within a car battery. Of course, your car battery will die when you least expect it to. Inevitably, when you're already very late to wherever it is you need to be. There...
Don’t Abandon Ship!
Don't Abandon A Broken Down Car! Car broke down on the side of the road? Don’t abandon ship! Our emergency towing service is here to help. Leaving your car on the side of the road could result in getting stuck with an OUTRAGEOUS towing bill from the...