City Auto Solutions
Sunderland
1887 jobs completed
If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we
Compare ticking or rattling noise repair quotes from specialist garages in Seaham
Trusted local garages are only a couple of clicks away
- 5
- Number of ticking or rattling noise repair jobs this month in Seaham.
6 garages near you for a ticking or rattling noise repair in Seaham
MK Auto Fix
Durham
10 jobs completed
MK Auto Fix is a reliable, independent garage in Durham, providing professional MOT testing, car servicing, mechanical repairs, and vehicle diagnostics. With years of han
Aspired Motors Limited
Peterlee
53 jobs completed
We are an independent garage, RAC Approved that is family run and puts the customer at the front of everything that we do. We are based on Brackenhill Business Park, Pete
Sure Vehicle Centre
Sunderland
537 jobs completed
Car Repairs & MOT Testing in Sunderland: Sure Vehicle Centre is a trusted automotive repair shop and car garage. We provide expert MOT testing, car servicing, vehicle
Quarry Service Station, Bosch Car Service
Houghton-le-Spring
100 jobs completed
Quarry Service Station is a family run business which has grown from strength to strength over the years, and is recognised by Bosch as a centre of excellence. Our invest
Do you need to find a Ticking or rattling noise specialist in Seaham?
If you want to book a ticking or rattling noise repair in Seaham, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The main road in Seaham is the A19, which travels north to Seaton Burn and south to Doncaster. It is also served by the A1018, providing a route into South Shields, and the A182, travelling to Washington via Houghton-le-Spring. Since Seaham is just six miles south of Sunderland, you could include garages from both areas in your search for affordable car repairs. Seaham railway station is on the Durham Coast Line, and there is a bus interchange on South Terrace.
Since Seaham is on the coast, cars in this area may experience a higher level of corrosion on key components, requiring them to be replaced more often. The bodywork starts to rust first; other parts most at risk include the brake callipers, nuts, and bolts. You can help to prevent this from happening by regularly washing your car, especially after a trip to the beach. Since rust spreads and eats away at metal components, it's best to get it fixed sooner rather than later. FixMyCar can help you find a bodywork specialist near Seaham.
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.
Find a garage
Related articles & guides
Advice: What Is a Pre-MOT Check?
FixMyCar explains how a pre-MOT check could save you time, money and stress.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, 11 months ago 5 mins read
Advice: How much is an MOT?
FixMyCar reveals how much an MOT costs on average.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, almost 5 years ago 3 mins read
Advice: Why Book an MOT and Service Together?
FixMyCar discusses the benefits of booking a joint MOT and service.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, 10 months ago 5 mins read
Browse by
Top locations links
Ticking or Rattling Noise in LondonTicking or Rattling Noise in Newcastle upon TyneTicking or Rattling Noise in ManchesterTicking or Rattling Noise in SunderlandTicking or Rattling Noise in BirminghamTicking or Rattling Noise in Canning TownTicking or Rattling Noise in HackneyTicking or Rattling Noise in DagenhamTicking or Rattling Noise in GatesheadTicking or Rattling Noise in PeterleeTicking or Rattling Noise in CramlingtonTicking or Rattling Noise in Whitley Bay
See what some of our customers are saying
- RecommendedIan reviewed City Auto SolutionsTicking or Rattling Noise
Total cost came to £210 thats with pick up and drop off, can't fault anything I definitely recommend this garage and will be using them again
Vauxhall Astra - RecommendedDaniel reviewed MK Auto FixTicking or Rattling Noise
Great fast service and good turnaround at great price , would recommend
Peugeot 3008 - RecommendedDavid reviewed Aspired Motors LimitedTicking or Rattling Noise
Excellent service. Lads who know what they are doing. Recovered my car from another garage who couldn't fix it. Even got a second hand part that save
Fiat 500