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The main road through Harwich is the A120, which travels west past Colchester (20 miles away) until it meets the M11 motorway and the A10. It is also reasonably close to Ipswich, about 40 minutes away by car. Some roads leading to Harwich International Port often become congested. If you need public transport, Harwich has three railway stations (International, Dovercourt and Town) on the Mayflower Line. Additionally, First Essex and Panther Travel operate several bus routes in the area.

Since Harwich is on the coast, cars may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. Harwich is also in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the nearby countryside, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.