National Rescue
Chessington
238 jobs completed
You probably already knew that National Rescue have been recovering customer's vehicles in the local area for over fifty years, but did you also know that our well equipp
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Oakcroft Garage
Chessington
304 jobs completed
Oakcroft Garage is based in Chessington, just off the A3. We specialise in MOT, Servicing, Repairs, Brakes, Exhausts, New clutches, Tyres, Diagnostics, Wheel alignment, A
EURO AUTO TEK LTD
CROYDON
154 jobs completed
We carries a wide range of car repair services and located in Croydon ‘we cover all over London we repair any size of vehicle or models. More importantly, the technical e
Sutton Motors and Garage Limited
london
108 jobs completed
Sutton Motors and Garage Ltd is a reputable car repair and maintenance garage serving the Sutton area of South London. As a trusted local business, the garage provides a
Surrey Motor Services
Croydon
29 jobs completed
Surrey Mot Centre is located in Norbury independent car garage specializing in mot & all types of repair work. We have fully qualified repair professionals If you
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Sutton is inside London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, so it's a good idea to check whether your car is compliant. The town centre is mostly pedestrianised, with traffic diversions in place. Sutton station is served by Southern and Thameslink trains, while London General and London United operate most bus services. Did you know that James Hunt, the 1976 Formula One World Champion, lived in Sutton as a child?
Urban driving in Sutton may reduce fuel efficiency due to increased braking and accelerating, which also places greater strain on your engine. Slow-moving traffic reduces the airflow through your car's radiator, making the cooling system work harder, so you should check the coolant level regularly and top up as needed. Your brakes and suspension will also likely wear down quickly as you navigate busy roads with potholes. Since driving in Sutton can be tough on your car, following a regular servicing schedule is even more important.
Sutton is in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Low Emission Zone (LEZ), both of which are designed to reduce air pollution in the city. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day, and excludes the M25 motorway. It charges drivers of cars, vans, motorcycles and specialist vehicles that don't meet the emissions standards £12.50 a day. The LEZ also covers most of Greater London and specifically targets drivers of the most polluting diesel vehicles. It is enforced year-round, and the amount you pay varies. It usually ranges from £100-300 depending on your vehicle, and you can pay online. This guide explains everything you need to know about ULEZ and LEZ.
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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