Used Vauxhall Combo Bonnet Latch

The bonnet latch is a standard fitment on all Vauxhall Combo generations, as every variant uses a conventional front-opening bonnet. The main generations UK buyers will encounter are the B/C (Tour) generation covering roughly 1994–2001, the C generation (based on the Corsa C platform) from 2001 to 2011 including a facelift around 2004, the D generation from 2011 to 2018, and the E generation from 2018 onwards. Knowing which generation your Combo is will be the single most important factor when sourcing a replacement latch from a breaker.

The Combo D ran from 2011 to 2018, with a facelift introduced around 2015 that brought changes to the front end including the grille and bumper area. Because the facelift can affect front-end panel geometry and the way the latch aligns with the bonnet and slam panel, you should confirm with the breaker whether the latch from a pre-facelift D-gen car is a direct swap for a post-facelift one, quoting your registration. Do not assume it will cross the 2015 facelift boundary without that check.

Within the same generation, the Combo van and the Combo Tour (the people-carrier variant) share the same front-end structure, so the bonnet latch is the same part regardless of whether it came from a panel van or a Tour. Trim level, door count, and roof height do not affect which latch was fitted. You can confidently source a latch from either body style as long as it is the same generation and facelift period as your vehicle.

No — the bonnet latch on the Vauxhall Combo is not engine-specific and is the same part across petrol and diesel variants within a given generation. The latch sits on the front slam panel and is unaffected by what is under the bonnet. Simply match the generation and facelift period and you can take a latch from any engine variant at the breaker.

No — the Combo C and Combo D are entirely different generations built on different platforms, so their front-end components including the bonnet latch are not interchangeable. Always make sure the latch you are buying comes from the same generation as your vehicle. If you are unsure which generation your Combo is, give the breaker your registration and they can confirm the correct part.

Trim level has no bearing on bonnet latch fitment — whether your Combo is an Expression, Sportive, SE, or any other trim, the latch is the same within a generation and facelift period. Cosmetic differences between trims are typically limited to interior features, alloy wheels, and badging rather than front-end mechanical components. Concentrate on matching the generation and checking the facelift date with the breaker rather than worrying about trim.