Used Vauxhall Cavalier Bonnet Strut
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Fitment questions
Does the Vauxhall Cavalier actually have bonnet struts, or does it use a bonnet prop rod?
The Cavalier uses a simple manual prop rod to hold the bonnet open rather than gas struts, so there are no bonnet struts to source for this vehicle. If your prop rod is missing or broken, that is the part you should be searching for instead.
I've been searching for a Cavalier bonnet strut but can't find one listed anywhere - am I looking for the wrong part?
Yes, almost certainly - the Cavalier was designed with a traditional metal prop rod rather than hydraulic or gas struts, which is why no bonnet strut listings exist for it. Search for 'Vauxhall Cavalier bonnet prop rod' or 'bonnet stay rod' and you should have much better luck with breakers.
Does any version of the Cavalier - Mk2 or Mk3 - have gas bonnet struts fitted from the factory?
Neither the Mk2 Cavalier (1981-1988) nor the Mk3 (1988-1995) was fitted with gas bonnet struts in any trim level or body style; all variants used a prop rod arrangement. This was standard practice across the Cavalier range regardless of engine or specification.
Could a high-spec Cavalier CDX or GSi have bonnet struts that a base model didn't get?
No - trim level makes no difference here because bonnet struts simply were not part of the Cavalier's design at any specification, from entry-level L trim up to CDX or GSi. The prop rod was universal across the range, so if a previous owner has fitted aftermarket struts that's a non-standard modification rather than a factory fitment.
What should I actually ask a breaker for if I need to hold my Cavalier bonnet open safely?
Ask a Vauxhall Cavalier breaker specifically for the bonnet prop rod or bonnet stay - this is the correct OE part for the job on this model. Confirm your Mk2 or Mk3 generation with the breaker against your registration, as the prop rod design may differ between generations.