Used Vauxhall Cavalier Bonnet Latch
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Fitment questions
Will a bonnet latch from a Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 fit a Mk3?
The Cavalier ran as the Mk2 (1981–1988) and Mk3 (1988–1995), and these are completely different platforms with different front-end structures, so a Mk2 latch will not fit a Mk3. Always source a latch from the same generation as your car. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.
Does the Cavalier Mk3 have a facelift, and does it affect the bonnet latch?
The Cavalier Mk3 received a facelift in 1992, which updated the front-end styling including the grille and bumper area. Whether the bonnet latch itself changed at that 1992 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as small mounting or mechanism details can differ. Quoting your reg gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right part.
Does trim level affect which bonnet latch I need — for example, does a Merit latch differ from a CDi or GSi?
Trim level does not affect the bonnet latch on the Cavalier Mk3 — the latch is part of the front-end structure shared across all trim variants within a generation. Whether your car is a Merit, L, GL, CDi, or GSi makes no difference to fitment. That said, always confirm with the breaker using your reg to rule out any build-date variations.
Will a Cavalier Mk3 bonnet latch fit regardless of whether it's a saloon, hatchback, or estate?
Yes — the bonnet and its latch are part of the shared front-end structure on the Cavalier Mk3, so the latch is the same across saloon, hatchback, and estate body styles within that generation. Door count and body style do not affect this part. Confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Can I use a bonnet latch from a pre-facelift 1990 Cavalier on my 1993 facelift model?
The Cavalier Mk3 facelift came in 1992, so a 1990 car is pre-facelift and a 1993 car is post-facelift. Whether the latch interchanges across that 1992 boundary is not something that can be confirmed here — you should check directly with the breaker, quoting both registrations, so they can compare the parts before you commit to buying.
Is a bonnet latch actually fitted to the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Yes, all Vauxhall Cavalier variants — across both the Mk2 (1981–1988) and Mk3 (1988–1995) — have a conventional front-hinged bonnet with a bonnet latch and release mechanism, so this is a genuine part for this model. Engine type, drivetrain, and trim level make no difference to whether the latch exists. Use your registration when contacting a breaker to make sure they supply the correct latch for your exact generation and build date.