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Romsey is less than 10 miles from the M3 and M27 motorways, linking to London and the south coast. The A36 road is also nearby, providing a route to South Wales. If you're searching for something to do in Romsey, you could explore the New Forest just a few miles away. While your car is in the garage, you can travel by bus (the station is on Broadwater Road) or train. The railway station is on the Wessex Main Line.

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.