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Wed 8 Sep 2021 21:44

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Steph CP

I purchased a van from a dealer 4 months ago, the cambelt as snapped and caused engine damage, the van is a 2017 with 74k on clock at time of purchase, I've done less than 3k since purchase, do I have any claim for the repairs from the dealer?

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 08:31

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - elekie&a/c doctor

I would think so . The van should be covered under the legal 6 months warranty a dealer has to offer .

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 11:13

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Falkirk Bairn

Was the car bought for personal use or business use?

Consumer law is 6 months cover - business to business will be different IMHO

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 12:33

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Gibbo_Wirral

What's the cambelt history on the vehicle? Guessing its still the original, which should be OK, but I'd check change mileage and age recommendations.

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 100000

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Depends if its one of those "whichever comes first" warranties.

Edited by Gibbo_Wirral on 09/09/2021 at 12:36

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 16:57

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Steph CP

Recommend belt change interval is 160000miles 120 months

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 16:58

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Steph CP

I'm self employed so for business use

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Thu 9 Sep 2021 17:45

Citroen despatch blue hdi 1.6 - Cambelt broken causing damage - Palcouk

You have already posted this Q to HJ, and received a response

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