New van, snaped cam

[homewoodjack@gmail.com]

Hi all and thank you for letting me join the forum.

I have a question or more of a story with a question at the end..
I went and brought a 2017 citroen berlingo enterprise light goods van at the weekend, seemed in good nick and the man wanted 5k for it witch i paid.. after purchasing the van i took it to his local garrage to arrange a full service and mot for my own peice of mind and have left it there to be given the once over before i pick it up at the weekend.
When i walked in the garrage and spoke to the mechanic he said ahh i remember this van in hear not so long ago when the cam belt snaped on the motorway and the water pump seized up..
Cant belive my luck.... he said they fixed it up and alls ok but im not sure..
Any advice as what to do because as far as im aware when this happens the engine has been damaged.
Also engine smelled a bit when i got it to the garrage.
Feel robbed  now and at the very least lied too.

[cancunia]

Welcome to the forum.

There are a few stories on here about cam belts failing and engines being rebuilt. It really does depend on how good the repair is. If the garage say it's ok now, maybe they can offer some kind of warranty for you? You might be able to get your money back from the seller if they've been less than honest, but I think the money you've spent with the garage may be lost.