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Here is some thoughts.
First, as you now know, the boot you were referring to is the tie rod boot, not the half shaft boot.
Second, although the mechanic did not replace the tie rod boot, because you told him the halfshaft, he did the halfshaft. The good/bad part is that the boots on the halfshaft, particularly the outer boot just die with time. If the car tie rod boot is that far gone, then there is a very high liklihood that the half shaft rebuilt was or would have shortly become an issue anyway.
However, the mechanic telling you that he did not see the tie rod boot, no there isn't anything else and etc. is 110% pure balarney. That guy has already displayed the fact that he is not ethical or have any integrity. I would not take the car back to him for zip.
I would get the tie rod boot and the end replaced at the same time. The tie rod ends are comparatively inexpensive, but they do wear and get loose. You will need to get the front end aligned, but they should include that in the cost.
Good Luck.
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