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Redditch is close to the M42 motorway and 15 miles south of Birmingham, roughly a 35-minute drive. The many roundabouts and the ring road that circles Redditch often confuse drivers who aren't familiar with the area since it is hard to work out which exit to take. There is an excellent network of local bus services operated by Diamond West Midlands, and the Cross-City Line offers a regular train service to Four Oaks and Lichfield via Birmingham New Street.

Ticking and rattling are two closely related 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 serpentine belt or timing chain. 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.