CV Joints & Driveshaft Repairs
Eliminating clicking, vibration, and play in your driveline.
Recommended interval
Inspected at every service; replacement as needed
Typical turnaround
Typically 1–3 hours per side
Warranty
6 months / 6,000km on all work
What is CV Joints & Driveshaft Repairs?
This service covers the constant velocity (CV) joints and driveshafts that transmit power from your gearbox to your wheels while accommodating suspension movement and steering angle. Each CV joint is protected by a rubber boot that keeps grease in and dirt out — once that boot splits, the joint's lifespan drops sharply.
We inspect CV boots for splits or grease leakage as a matter of course during services, since catching a damaged boot early can mean a low-cost boot replacement instead of a full joint replacement.
Why this matters for your car
A failing CV joint doesn't just cause noise — it's a component actively transmitting engine power to your wheels, and a joint that fails completely can leave you stranded or, in rare cases, cause a sudden loss of drive at speed. Left unaddressed, contaminated grease inside a torn boot accelerates wear dramatically.
Because the symptoms, clicking on turns, are easy to dismiss as harmless, CV joint wear is one of the more commonly neglected driveline issues we see.
What happens if you ignore this?
This isn't scare-mongering — it's what we see time and again when this exact issue is left unaddressed.
Progressive joint failure
A torn boot allows dirt and moisture to contaminate the joint's grease, accelerating wear from years to months.
Vibration at speed
A worn driveshaft or joint can introduce vibration that increases with road speed.
Sudden loss of drive
In advanced cases, a failed CV joint can cause a sudden loss of power to that wheel.
Signs you need this now
If any of these sound familiar, it's worth booking an inspection before the issue progresses.
Clicking or popping noise when turning, especially at full lock
Vibration that increases with vehicle speed
Grease visible flung around the inside of the wheel or tyre
A visibly split or torn CV boot
Our process
Every job follows the same disciplined sequence — diagnose first, explain clearly, then fix it right.
Boot & joint inspection
CV boots are inspected for splits, and joints are checked for play or roughness.
Turning test
We test for clicking noises at full steering lock in both directions to confirm the fault.
Boot or joint replacement
A split boot alone may be replaced early on; a worn joint or full driveshaft is replaced once damage has progressed.
Road test
The vehicle is road tested to confirm the noise and vibration are resolved.
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