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Tunbridge Wells is in Kent, close to the border with East Sussex. It's at the hub of several roads, including the A264 from Five Oaks to Pembury, the A26 from Maidstone to Newhaven, and the A267 from Tunbridge to Hailsham. There are vehicle restrictions on Mount Pleasant Road, where only taxis, buses and bicycles are permitted to drive between 9am and 6pm. The town has two train stations - Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms - on the Hastings Line.

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.