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South Woodham Ferrers is around eight miles southeast of Chelmsford, served primarily by the A132 road, which runs south to Pitsea and connects the town with the A127 (travelling into Southend-on-Sea) and the A130. If you need public transport in South Woodham Ferrers after you've taken your car in for repairs the railway station is on the Crouch Valley Line, and most bus services are operated by Hedingham and Fords Coaches. Destinations include Basildon, Chelmsford and Southminster.

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.