Solent MOT Centre ltd
Southampton
1049 jobs completed
Based in upper shirley (Winchester Road) in southampton, Close to the general hospital, we offer a range of services such as class 4 mot, servicing, mot repairs, suspensi
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Southampton
1049 jobs completed
Based in upper shirley (Winchester Road) in southampton, Close to the general hospital, we offer a range of services such as class 4 mot, servicing, mot repairs, suspensi
Southampton
124 jobs completed
M Tek is a well-established family business located in Windsor and Maidenhead, officially established in March 2020 amidst the Covid pandemic lockdown. While individuals
SOUTHAMPTON
432 jobs completed
Welcome to CJS Automotive Repairs, where professionalism and proficiency converge seamlessly. Boasting over 15 years of esteemed experience in the motor trade, our team d
Romsey
111 jobs completed
We are K and S Motors Wellow, We thrive ourselves for top customer service and providing our customer a "one stop shop", From a simple puncture repair to a full engine
SOUTHAMPTON
1196 jobs completed
Eco MOT and Auto Care Located at 27-32 st marys place, Southampton, SO14 3HY Service offers: General Auto Repairs MOT Class 4 and 7 ( cars and vans) Brake Repair
If you want to book a ticking or rattling noise repair in Southampton, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The worst time to travel by car in Southampton is Friday at 4pm, according to 2021 data. Travelling after 5pm could save up to one hour per year for a thirty-minute commute. The A3035 in Southampton is the slowest A road in Hampshire, with traffic moving at 13.6mph on average. Carbon emissions in the city have decreased yearly since 2005, but they are still above the UK average. There is a Clean Air Zone, but Southampton opts for non-charging policies.
Driving in cities like Southampton puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Southampton for all these crucial components.
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.
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