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Rutherglen is three miles from central Glasgow, where people drove two billion miles by vehicle in 2021. The six-lane M74 motorway bisects the northern part of the town, though traffic levels on many of Rutherglen's urban streets are still high. The A730 also serves Rutherglen, linking it to Hutchesontown. There are three railway stations - Rutherglen, Croftfoot and Burnside - and First Greater Glasgow operates most bus services. Stevan McAleer, a successful racing car driver, is from Rutherglen.

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.