Used Vauxhall Cavalier Boot Lid

The Cavalier ran through two main UK generations: the Mk2 (1981–1988) and the Mk3 (1988–1995), and boot lids do not cross between these generations as the bodyshells are completely different. Within each generation, body style matters enormously — saloon and hatchback boot lids are entirely separate pressings and will not interchange. Always confirm the exact generation and body style with the breaker before ordering.

No — the Mk2 (1981–1988) and Mk3 (1988–1995) are different platforms with different body dimensions and panel designs, so a boot lid from one will not fit the other. Even if a panel were offered at a tempting price, the shut lines, hinges, and aperture geometry will not match across this generation boundary. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation.

No — on the Cavalier the saloon has a conventional three-box boot lid that hinges at the top of the boot aperture, while the hatchback has a full tailgate that includes the rear glass and opens over the whole rear of the car. These are completely different panels and are not interchangeable at all. Make sure you tell the breaker which body style you have before requesting a quote.

Trim level — whether GL, GLS, CDi, or any other Cavalier grade — does not affect which boot lid fits, as all versions within the same generation and body style share the same pressing. You may find that a lid from a different trim comes with different badging or spoiler provisions, so check for any badge holes or spoiler mounts on the donor panel versus your own before buying. Fitment is determined by generation and body style, not by trim.

Both 1990 and 1994 fall within the Mk3 generation (1988–1995), so in principle a boot lid from the same body style should be a strong candidate. However, Vauxhall made running production changes during the Mk3's life, and whether any mid-generation pressing differences affect your specific panels is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Providing your full reg gives the breaker the best chance of identifying an exact match.

The Cavalier was also sold in other markets, sometimes under different names or with slightly different specifications, and panel differences between same-platform variants sold in different markets can be hard to verify without hands-on comparison. Rather than stating this as straightforward, we'd recommend you raise this with the breaker and confirm against your registration, as they'll have experience of whether specific panels cross over cleanly. Sticking to a UK-sourced panel wherever possible reduces the risk of unexpected mismatches.