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Walthamstow is around seven and a half miles northeast of central London. Several arterial roads pass through the town, such as the A406 North Circular, which travels east to Ilford and the M11 and west to Edmonton and Finchley. The nearest motorway is the M11. Walthamstow is in London's Ultra Low Emission Zone, which means cars that don't meet the emissions standards will be charged for driving in the area. Walthamstow Central Station is on Selborne Road.

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.