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Q I have recently purchased a 2012 Peugeot 207 1.4 8v petrol (TU series engine) which has covered just under 60k. I purchased this car as a non-runner – the timing belt had snapped on the owner and a garage fitted a new belt then told the owner that there was internal damage.

I purchased the car knowing this and when it was in

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