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Wellingborough is 11 miles from Northampton and 65 miles from London. The A45 dual carriageway links to the A14 and M1, connecting the town to Rushden, Northampton, Raunds, Higham Ferrers and Peterborough. Public transport is easily accessible in Wellingborough; buses are provided by Stagecoach and Centre bus, while East Midlands Railway operates trains to London St Pancras, departing every 30 minutes. Wellingborough Road sees a high number of car crashes, so be careful driving if it's on your route.

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.