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Cv boot

Post by Reusch » Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:53 pm

Took the X5 in for the mot today failed on split cv boot bleeding £82 Christ all frigging mighty how much.
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Re: Cv boot

Post by Johnny-p » Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:05 pm

That's cheap!!

I've just been quoted £150 by my local Indy !!!

May go to another local garage for a quote if you only paid £82.....
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Post by Reusch » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:16 pm

Iam from Yorkshire originally tho mate how much to muc  :)).
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Re: Cv boot

Post by Drpellypo » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:43 pm

On the x, it's not a particularly easy job compared to a lot of cars. This obviously drives the price up a bit!

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Post by Reusch » Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:49 pm

Yes he did say that just me being a tight twat probably.
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Re: Cv boot

Post by Rusty » Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:16 pm

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Yes he did say that just me being a tight twat probably.
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Post by Reusch » Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:40 pm

I true, well picked it up rear brake pipe was corroded also £148 in total but hey it's only money.
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Post by AW8 » Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:54 pm

Assuming you are happy with quality of both parts and labour the price is very reasonable indeed
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Post by Reusch » Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:03 am

Yes iam AW8 just me being a whinging git  :)).
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