Rough price for a CV joint replacement??

**Liddo** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 10:30

Hi All,

Anyone had a CV joint replaced recently, and how much did it cost??

My C70 T5 needs the passenger side doing, and whilst its getting an oil change at Kwik Fit this weekend, they said they should be able to do it, but it will cost between £40 and £90.00, depending on what needs doing. I could do with gauging the price, beacuse I'll go somewhere else if it seems too dear.

Oh, and Id just thought Id mention that when I bought the car, the boot was hanging off, so could it just needed re-greasing??? Or if its now knocking, is it knackered???

Cheers

Paul

**cameron** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 11:15

You can get them off Fleabay for £30 all in but then you'd have to pay for someone to put it on for you if your not confident enough to do it yourself.

Linky..............................http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-C70-S70-...6.c0.m14.l1318.

I bought my mintex disks and pads off these for my old T5, they are based in Hollinwood and they let you go and collect, they'd also make sure it was the right part for your car.

Hope this helps.

**Filterlab** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 12:15

£90 is a good price for CV joint change if it includes the part as well. I'd expect about £100 - £140 depending on geographical location and type of garage.

**Liddo** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 12:17

Cheers for that, so Im looking at £30 for the parts, and say, 70 labour. Sounds about right. Might just need greasing with a bit of luck

Cheers

**Filterlab** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 12:54

Quite often a grease up and new gaitor will solve the problems.

**Liddo** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 13:43

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Quite often a grease up and new gaitor will solve the problems.

Ooooooo, sounds good to me

There's nothing better than a good grease up

**Filterlab** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 13:49

Mmmm, I wouldn't want to smear grease on my Johnson to be honest, but whatever floats your boat.

**Liddo** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 14:01

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Mmmm, I wouldn't want to smear grease on my Johnson to be honest, but whatever floats your boat.

LOL Johnson

Im sure that term is off Police Acadamy (the good one)

Oh, and speaking of the grease, will wheel bearing grease do??? I have loads of that stuff. High Temperature i think it is

**JUDGENINJA** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 14:04

I'd be suprised if Kwik fit actually fit the part for that price......

Brother had a quote from Kwik fit for a new radiator fitted £150.00. When it came to the bill it was nearer £400.. get a written quote before they start the work detailing everything they are going to change...

**JUDGENINJA** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 14:09

Also just ahd a quick search CV joint new is about £80-£100 on it's own.....

Add 1hr -1.5hrs to fit
your bill suddenly starts to approach £200 inc VAT

**Filterlab** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 14:12

Originally Posted by Liddo

...will wheel bearing grease do??? I have loads of that stuff. High Temperature i think it is

HT is what's required, so yep.

**Liddo** · Thursday 14th August 2008, 14:25

Originally Posted by JUDGENINJA

Also just ahd a quick search CV joint new is about £80-£100 on it's own.....

Add 1hr -1.5hrs to fit
your bill suddenly starts to approach £200 inc VAT

Doh! Think I'll get a proper quote first then!

And Filterlab, cheers fella