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The main roads in Stroud are the A46, which links to Cheltenham to the north and Bath to the south, and the A419, connecting to the M5 motorway at junction 13 in one direction and Cirencester in the other. Stroud is surrounded by countryside, so you're likely to encounter rural roads while driving in the area, which may be narrow and have more potholes. Stagecoach and Cotswold Green operate most buses; the train station is served by Great Western Railway.

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.