Is it nearly $1000 to get CV joint repaired or axle shaft?

My steering wheel began making clicking noise yesterday upon turning. I guess I'm ok for a bit to drive it but soon I need to have a mechanic look at it. I just got a price online that click noises are often a CV joint and that it's $900-$1000 . Is that the average price to get it repaired ??? 😮

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twiigss · M

I recommend getting the parts from rockauto.com. just make sure you know if the car parts are Japan and then California emissions, you gotta get the right part, but if you do that then the garage can only charge for the labor and parts are not that expensive.

I've been through this ordeal myself. Mechanic wants 300 to repair headlight, I can go to rockauto, spend 110 on the light and do it myself, just as an example.

I had my rear struts replaced, it was cheaper for me to buy the strut and spring as a kit and have it installed, I'm only paying for the labor, not paying for labor and parts