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Rayleigh is just over 15 miles south of Chelmsford and 6 miles northwest of Southend-on-Sea. The A127 follows the southern border of Rayleigh; the other main road in town is the A129. If you need public transport while waiting for your car to be repaired, there are regular buses and trains from Rayleigh railway station on the Shenfield to Southend Line. Greater Anglia operates most train services, and bus routes are run by Arriva and Stagecoach.

Ticking and rattling are two closely related - and equally annoying - noises you might hear from your car. If you listen closely to where the sound is coming from and when it happens (while accelerating, for instance), you might be able to work out the cause.The first thing to check is whether the engine oil is low, requiring a top-up - this is the best-case scenario. If your car is rattling and the sound is coming from the engine, it could be caused by a loose or cracked serpentine belt. From the car's rear, it might be a loose exhaust or a broken catalytic converter, and the other possibility is worn suspension, which can cause rattling from the front or rear of the vehicle. Possible explanations for ticking include worn spark plugs, knocking engine rods, dirty valve lifters and misaligned valves. You can learn more about these issues here.Ticking and rattling noises should be taken seriously as they sometimes indicate a problem with the engine that could cause further damage if ignored.