thanks for that dave, the guys from the garage came out to hubby on the motorway but couldn't do anything there. phoned the rac of which we are members and no joy with them as we were too big so ended up calling safeguard breakdown who we are with. nearly 2 hours later they got it back to the garage and the guys were waiting for us. they stripped it down and found the wheel bearing had shattered. the guy admitted it is down to them and reckoned he had tightened it up too much

they cant see any other damage apart from a knackered tyre so all parts are on order for delivery first thing tomorrow at their cost. fingers crossed they get it sorted. they were very apologetic and did wait for the van to be returned even though it was 6pm. cant say fairer than that i suppose, its just a shame it happened and ruined a lovely evening over at lincoln....