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Tipton is approximately ten miles northwest of Birmingham. The main roads in the town are the A461 and A4037; the M5 and M6 motorways are also both nearby. If you need public transport after dropping your car at the garage, there are bus stops on High Street and at Tipton railway station (which is on the West Coast Main Line) - you can find it on Alexandra Road. There are regular buses to Dudley, Sedgley and Walsall.

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.