2004 Vauxhall Corsa CV BOOTS

2004 VAUXHALL CORSA

40,500 MILES • V12 • 2WD • MANUAL

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Please can anyone tell me if it is possible to require replacement CV boots on a car 2 years running.

I had one replaced last year in its annual service (an outside one) and today was told I need 3 replaced, one inside and two outside. I have only done just over 5000 miles in the last year.

Have I been ripped off along the line? Has anyone else with a Vauxhall Corsa had a problem with CV boots?

Jul 28, 2009 at 3:13 PM

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Hi there,

This is a bit unusual, i would have a second opinion, the boots are rubber and can fail, but if they are just crazed and not torn, they are quite serviceable still.

Mark (mhpautos)

Jul 28, 2009 at 5:25 PM

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THANKS FOR THAT BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE HAD THESAE FIXED YESTERDAY.

JUST SEEMED A BIT STRANGE THAT ONE HAD BEEN DONE LAST YEAR AND I DON'T DO A GREAT DEAL OF MILEAGE.

HOW WOULD I HAVE GOT THEM CHECKED....GONE TO ANOTHER GARAGE I SUPPOSE?

Jul 29, 2009 at 2:51 AM

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Hi there,

It's just a visual inspection, if they are not leaking grease there ok.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 29, 2009 at 3:47 AM