Protyre Wellingborough
Wellingborough
750 jobs completed
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf
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Kennetts Auto Solutions Ltd
Wellingborough
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At Kennetts Auto Solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and the highest standards of workmanship, ensuring your car receives the care it d
Templetons Garage , Bosch Car Service
Rushden
0 jobs completed
We are members of the Bosch Car Service Network which is a national network of independent garages. Our objective is to provide you with a friendly and professional servi
Bears Repairs
Rusden
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Rushden is 13 miles east of Northampton, served primarily by the A45, which connects to the west coast, and the A6, which travels north to Kettering and south to Bedford. The famous Silverstone circuit track, which hosts the British Grand Prix, is in Northamptonshire, just under 30 miles away. Although Rushden doesn't have a railway station, Stagecoach operates several bus services in the area, including to Bedford and Northampton, so it's easy to travel when you can't use your car.
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.
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