
Kar Klinik SE26
London
173 jobs completed
Welcome to Kar Klinik, your trusted automotive service provider since 1999. Located in Sydenham, SE26, our family-run garage is committed to excellence in customer servic
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Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Thornton heath, drivers save the most on average by comparing Ticking or Rattling Noise quotes.
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Thornton Heath, Audi drivers save the most on average by comparing ticking or rattling noise repair quotes.
Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
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Audi | £74.74 | £75.14 | Get a quote |
Mercedes | £64.12 | £9.14 | Get a quote |
Vauxhall | £81.25 | £59.03 | Get a quote |
Prices based on the average from the past 3 months
Based on estimates from FixMyCar
If you want to book a ticking or rattling noise repair in Thornton heath, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The main road through Thornton Heath is London Road, which becomes Thornton Road (the A23) at Thornton Heath Pond Roundabout, joining the A232 further south. There are several electric car charging points in the area, including Thornton Road and London Road. To find the best price for your car repair, you could also look at garages in Croydon since it's less than two miles away. From August 2023, Thornton Heath will fall inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
Urban driving in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath can be tough on your car, following a regular servicing schedule is even more important.
Thornton Heath 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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great same day repair on my car, couldn’t be happier with the service i received
Did a great job on front brake discs and pads and also at a great price compared to other garages.