VW Passat cv boot and front drop links

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Mon 26 Sep 2005 21:56
VW Passat cv boot and front drop links - tb101
Help!?
Rip off Britain strikes again! Had a 80K full service done and a number of issues were identifed. The CV boot needs replacing and both front drop links. OK? The car is 6 years old, 80K, (runs great mind!)but when VW told me the parts and labour, I nearly fell off my oerch! £130+ for the CV boot and drop links £175+ (supplied and fitted in both instances)
I'm not knowledgable under the bonnet, but there must be an alternative. Any suggestions!Thanks
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Mon 26 Sep 2005 22:02
VW Passat cv boot and front drop links - Aprilia
Drop link is a fairly easy DIY job, and not too dear if you get parts from ECP or GSF. CV boot is a cheap item, but it is a bit of an awkward job if you aren't particularly DIY-capable.
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Mon 26 Sep 2005 23:28
VW Passat cv boot and front drop links - tb101
Much apprecited. I'll order the parts and prob get a local garage to sort it. Gotta be cheaper than VW!!
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