Q: Car clicks when turning left and how long can i drive before fixing cv joint or boot
when i turn left i hear a clicking sound. i was told it was probably the cv joint boot cover.i cant get it fixed until january so can i still drive without any danger? i barely drive but i have to go visit my children in oakland ca from pittsburg ca. is it safe?
My car has 199000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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