Most recently answered cam belt or chain questions

My 2009 Ford Transit Connect lost all power recently. The AA instantly said it was down to the cam belt; however, my local garage who fitted a new belt six months ago say its another chain in the engine....

I own a 2008 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel. Does this model have a timing chain or belt? And if it is a belt, when should it be replaced?

I am thinking of buying a SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol. Can you tell me if the engine is chain or belt? If belt, when does it have to be changed? Additionally would the road holding be inferior/superior to my...

Can you clarify if the 1.2 petrol Corsa (2006 model) is cam belt or chain?
I am advised by my local Vauxhall garage that the cam belt and water pump needs changing at 10 years or 100,000 miles at a cost...

Does the 2013 Suzuki swift 1.2 petrol have a cam belt or chain? And how often does it need changing?

I am hoping to buy a new Suzuki Vitara 1.6 petrol automatic. Has it got chain cam?

I have a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol. Can you please tell me if it has a cam belt or a cam chain?
Also, when accelerating up through the gears from cold, there seems to be an exhaust boom or resonance...

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6 petrol. Does it have a chain cam or belt? Is there anything else I should watch out for?

Does the 2012 Fiat Panda 875cc Twinair have a cam belt or chain? When should it be changed (and does a chain need changing)?

Which is better a chain or belt driven vehicle? And if you were to purchase a vehicle for £2000 or less - Toyota Yaris for example - would this factor your decision on which one to go for?