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The A451, A458 and A491 roads meet in Stourbridge, the latter of which forms a one-way ring road around the town. It is just over six miles from Dudley, so you could compare car repair prices in both areas to find a great deal. The bus interchange is next to Stourbridge Town railway station on Foster Street East, and the main railway station is Stourbridge Junction, which has regular services to Birmingham, Worcester and London.

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.