Im not expecting anything from vauxhall but i emailed anyway,
ill see how long it'll go on for, doubt itll get anywhere

first thing i asked :-

Chassis number ******************,enquiring as to wether this car had timing chain replaced as part of a recall,timing chain snapped on way home from work last night

response (took a few days - marevellous thing email)

Thank you for your email dated 13 December 2006, regarding your Vauxhall VX220, registration number ********.

I can confirm that according to our records the above vehicle has not been a part of a timing chain recall.

I would respectfully recommend that you take your vehicle to a franchised Vauxhall dealership for inspection. The dealership then will be able to contact a Customer Service Manager to review your case.

Thank you for contacting Vauxhall Motors and allowing me the opportunity to comment.

Yours sincerely

my response -

Hi thanks for the reply,

However i'm currently unable to take the car anywhere in its current condition, timing chain has snapped, rendering the engine no more
use than a door stop, i'm planning on stripping the engine myself to assess the damage, and if the timing chain is of the old type i won't
be a happy bunny - it's in the engine number range of engines that shouldve had a timing chain recall.