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Westhoughton is five miles east of Wigan and four miles southwest of Bolton, so you may also want to compare prices from garages in these locations. The M61 motorway passes to the north and is accessible via junctions five and six. Other major roads in Westhoughton are the A6 and A58. Vision Bus and Stagecoach operate most bus services; there are stops on Bolton Road, Railway Bridge and Westhoughton Town Hall. The central railway station is on Church Street.

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.