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Brigg Road in Scunthorpe is one of the slowest A roads in north Lincolnshire, with traffic moving at just 20.9 miles per hour on average. Scunthorpe lies five miles north of the M180; the M181 terminates on the outskirts at Glanford Park. There are many options for getting around by public transport, too. Scunthorpe's bus station off Fenton Street - Stagecoach operates most bus services - and the railway station, which has two platforms, is on the South TransPennine 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.