Used Hyundai i30 Wishbone

The i30 has run across three main generations: the first-gen (Mk1) ran from 2007 to 2012, the second-gen (Mk2) ran from 2012 to 2017, and the third-gen (Mk3) ran from 2017 onwards. The wishbone design differs between these generations, so getting the right gen is the single most important thing to confirm before buying. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct generation.

This is a critical boundary question — the Mk1 ran to 2012 and the Mk2 launched in 2012, meaning a 2011 car is Mk1 but an early 2012 car could be either generation depending on exactly when it was built and registered. The wishbone geometry changed between Mk1 and Mk2, so you cannot assume a 2011 part will cross that boundary safely. Give your registration to the breaker and ask them to confirm which generation your specific car is before ordering.

Yes — wishbones are handed, meaning the NS (nearside, driver's left) and OS (offside, driver's right) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always specify NS or OS clearly when contacting a breaker, ideally confirming by looking at the car rather than going from memory. Ordering the wrong side is one of the most common and easily avoided mistakes with suspension parts.

For the i30 the wishbone geometry is primarily generation-specific rather than varying by engine size across the mainstream petrol and diesel options. That said, it is worth mentioning your engine size to the breaker when you enquire, as there can be subtle differences in uprated or higher-output variants. The breaker will cross-reference against your registration to make sure the part matches your exact build.

Trim level — whether your car is an S, SE, Premium, or another grade — does not affect wishbone fitment; these trims share the same suspension geometry within a given generation. What you might notice is cosmetic differences on a used part, such as surface finish or minor bracket variations, but these do not affect function. Confirm the generation and side with the breaker, and trim is not something you need to worry about.

The Mk2 i30 ran from 2012 through to 2017, and parts from within that generation are generally consistent in wishbone design across those years. However, if you are looking at a car built very close to the 2017 changeover to the Mk3, it is worth asking the breaker to verify against your registration rather than assuming any late Mk2 donor part is a guaranteed match. Quoting your reg takes any guesswork out of it.