
Protyre Thetford
Thetford
253 jobs completed
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf
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Thetford
253 jobs completed
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All our centres have comf
Brandon
98 jobs completed
Thank you for choosing Central Garage lakenheath. We are a family run, friendly garage based in Lakenheath, close to the Norfolk border (IP27 9EW). The garage itself wa
If you want to book a ticking or rattling noise repair in Thetford, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
Thetford lies at the intersection of several main roads: the A11, which travels east to Norwich and west to Aldgate; the A134, which links Colchester with Tottenhill; and the A1066, providing a link to Scole to the east. Thetford Forest is immediately to the west and is worth visiting if you fancy a day out. If you need public transport, Thetford railway station is on the Breckland Line, and the bus station is situated between Minstergate and St Nicholas Street.
Thetford is in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the countryside near Thetford, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.
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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Fantastic service friendly and helpful members of staff. I would highly recommend