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Shrewsbury is 150 miles northwest of London and is known as Shropshire's public transport hub. Its railway station is served by West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales, with trains running to Manchester, Chester and Wrexham to the north and Hereford and Cardiff to the south. Arriva Midlands operates most bus services in the area. Major roads in Shrewsbury include the A5191, A5064 and A5112. Drive carefully on Emstrey Island, one of the town's most dangerous roads.

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.