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The A127 passes along Wickford's southern border, travelling west to Romford and east to Southend-on-Sea, and the A130 between Little Waltham and Canvey Island passes to the east. Travelling through Wickford, the A129 connects to Hadleigh and Shenfield. If you're wondering how to travel in Wickford after you've dropped your car off for repairs, you could get the bus (First Essex and Stephensons of Essex are the main providers) or train. Wickford station is on the Shenfield to Southend 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.