2004 Vauxhall Corsa CV BOOTS

Tiny
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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?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
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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)
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 5:25 PM
Tiny
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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?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 2:51 AM
Tiny
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Hi there,

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

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 3:47 AM

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