Vauxhall Cavalier Roof Panel Replacement Parts

The Cavalier ran across two main UK generations: the Mk2 (1981–1988) and the Mk3 (1988–1995), and roof panels are not interchangeable between these generations as the bodyshells are completely different. Within each generation, body style matters just as much — saloon, hatchback, and estate roofs each have different pressing shapes and apertures. Always tell your breaker which generation and body style you have so they can match the correct panel.

No — the Mk2 (1981–1988) and Mk3 (1988–1995) are entirely different platforms with different body structures, so the roof panels are not interchangeable across that 1988 boundary. Even if a panel looks similar, the dimensions, shut lines, and surrounding metalwork will differ. Confirm the exact generation with your breaker against your registration before ordering.

Yes, significantly — the saloon and hatchback have completely different rooflines and rear pressing shapes, so their roof panels are not the same part. This applies across both the Mk2 and Mk3 generations, so body style is the first thing to establish before approaching a breaker. Make sure you tell your breaker clearly whether yours is a saloon or hatchback, as mixing these up is a common and costly mistake.

Trim level does not affect roof panel fitment on the Cavalier — the GL, GLS, CD, and other trim variants all share the same pressed roof within a given generation and body style. You may find cosmetic differences such as whether a sunroof aperture is cut into the panel, so check whether your car has a factory sunroof before buying. The key questions for the breaker are generation and body style, not trim.

The Mk3 ran from 1988 to 1995, and for the most part the body structure was carried through the generation. However, whether pressing or fit details changed at any point during the Mk3 production run is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as mid-generation changes are possible and not something we can rule out as fact. Give the breaker your full registration so they can check the exact build date and panel specification.

No — estate, saloon, and hatchback roofs are completely different pressings and are not interchangeable, regardless of the generation. The estate roof is longer and shaped differently to accommodate the extended bodywork and tailgate, making it a unique panel. Always confirm your exact body style with the breaker before they pull the part.