Total Motors
Leyland
463 jobs completed
35 years experience in Cars, Vans, Trucks, Motorcycles, Caravans and Motorhomes. In my time I have encountered an enormous diversity of vehicles and problems and have nev

Trusted local garages are only a couple of clicks away
Leyland
463 jobs completed
35 years experience in Cars, Vans, Trucks, Motorcycles, Caravans and Motorhomes. In my time I have encountered an enormous diversity of vehicles and problems and have nev
Southport
8 jobs completed
Southport MOT's Managing Director, Chris Cross, discovered his passion for mechanics at the tender age of four years old. He would follow his father “like a shadow”, watc
PRESTON
0 jobs completed
Operating in Preston, Lancashire, Woods Fleet Support not only provides vehicle breakdown assistance and recovery locally, but nationwide, due to a widespread network of
If you want to book a ticking or rattling noise repair in Southport, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
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.

FixMyCar reveals which of the UK's most popular cars is the cheapest to repair.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, over 2 years ago 4 mins read

FixMyCar reveals the correct tyre pressure for Ford Focus models.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, about 4 years ago 3 mins read

FixMyCar reveals the average price of a Ford wet belt replacement.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, over 1 year ago 5 mins read