An interesting discussion about boots on The Samba:  https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=745007&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=tiguan+boots&start=0
    On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 05:56:52 PM PDT, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 I used to have to change boots like you do. I quit buying them from my
local show--empi, west coast metric and similar--and bought some from Bus
Depot. That has been many years ago and no leaks or splits. I'm sure there
are other good quality ones, but I'm just telling you what I know will work.

Jim

On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 7:54 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> I think I take out an axle to change a CV boot about 4 times a year.
>
>        I’m happy to work on my bus but it is crazy to put in so much
> effort just to keep changing a ripped boot.
>
> Anyone found any boots that actually last yet?
>
> Or is there anyone selling an automatic driver side Axle with boots and
> joints ready to install?  Then I can have my spare ready to go.
>
> I’ve not yet tried to remove the CV joint solo but I will practice on my
> spare Standard axles and then do the automatic.  But, a full axle set up
> like on the standards would be great.
>
> Or someone got a set of Auto axles I can get so I can prepare mine in
> advance and do quick changes like I can with the standard transmission.
>
> Fingers crossed for a miracle and a ready to go Auto axle. Or, at least
> some new lasting CV boots.
>
> Eric Caron
>