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Waterlooville is six miles northeast of Portsmouth and is served primarily by the A3, which passes along much of the town's eastern border, linking to the A27. The best way to travel in Waterlooville while your car is being repaired is to get the bus, most of which are operated by Stagecoach and First Bus. The nearest railway station is in Bedhampton. The Waterlooville Classic Car Show is an annual local event.

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.