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A new CV boot costs about as much to replace as a new CV itself. Why? Because there is way more labour on a CV boot, then on the CV itself. When doing the CV, after removal, you need to go about removing the CV boot, and reinstalling a new CV boot, while a new CV joint can simply be slid back on. Why not buy the CV and replace it yourself? This may be more of a job then you may want to tackle, if you are not familiar with automechanics.
As for the pads/rotors and brake fluid flush, yes you are getting reamed. But that should only be more incentive to do it yourself, and to do it right. You don't need any special tools except for a bleed tool to go onto the end of the caliper bleed valve, which should cost about $5. If you don't already have a good set of wrenchs, both 6 point and 12 point, shame on you! You should be able to do the rear brakes in 2 hours or less. I've got replacing an axle worth of brake rotors, and pads down to under an hour if I don't bother cleaning off the rims. And when I do my brake jobs, I make sure they are done right. I torque EVERYTHING down to specifications, and if I'm keeping the rotors, I clean off the mating surface to prevent warpage.
Your three reasons for your so called inability to do this job were time, space, tools, etc. Time, like I said, it should take 2 hours. You're telling me you don't have 2 hours to spare? Space, any flatm, level, hard surfaced area, preferably not too cold, will do. You don't have access to a driveway, a garage, a parking lot? Tools, like I said, if you don't already have a good set of wrenches, you shouldn't be driving a car in my opinion. I know that's not a very friendly comment to many, but I honestly feel everyone that drives should have a certain level of understanding of the mechanics of their cars, and how to fix/maintain certain basic components. A bleed tool is about $5, a good set of wrenches may be expensive, but they'll last many life times. I have a set of Stahwall or something like that, wrenches made in Germany, that may dad bought used back when he was about 30. And I can tell you now, I have yet to use a set of wrenches as good, short of Snap-On.
Then there is the fact that for about $17 Canadian, you can get a Haynes/Chiltons manual which has pictures and instructions that will guide you through every step, as well as online sites like volvospeed.com, as well as others, with instructions and colour photos as well.
Honestly, if you simply are unwilling to tackle this job yourself, for whatever reasons you have not listed, that's fine. Just don't complain about high prices, and poor excuses for not doing the job yourself. I'm sure I am sounding very preachy right now, and you probably hate me for it. But when you finish the job, feel the sense of accomplishment, as well as prepare yourself for further tasks, you'll be very happy you went about at it. If you are very auto-mechanically capable, but just aren't willing to do it yourself for whatever reason, that's another issue entirely.
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