Recently, my car’s engine rattles for a while when I first start it up. I notice this occurs only when the engine is cold. I do not hear the rattling at other times or when I start the car when its ...

The noise is not loud when the car is idling, but it worsens as soon as I press the accelerator Hello Robert, you may be experiencing the infamous engine rattle, which is characterised by a continuous ...

Q: When my car has been left inactive for a while recently, its engine rattles for a while upon starting it up. It’s seven years old and maintained regularly. The staff from my regular workshop ...

This could be caused by something inside the engine bay rattling or vibrating, but could also be linked to the exhaust system or its heat-shielding doing the same thing. When you hit the accelerator ...

Q: Thank you for using our problem (Ford Taurus 2002 which doesn’t start at times) in your column (Motoring, June 20). However, maybe I should explain the problem a little further. The car does turn ...

A look at how the engine rattle was diagnosed and solved, with practical repair insight.

I purchased a new Toyota Prado 3.0L GXL common-rail turbo-diesel in 2006. In 2007, while towing a 1750 kg caravan up a small incline the motor lost power for approximately 30 seconds. After travelling ...

I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing chain. It doesn't do it all the time but ...