Used Vauxhall Combo Bonnet Strut

The Vauxhall Combo does not use gas struts to hold the bonnet open — it uses a manual prop rod instead, so there is no bonnet strut to source as a separate part. If your prop rod is bent, broken or missing, that is the part you should be searching for. You may also want to check the prop rod clip or retaining bracket if the rod will not stay seated.

No bonnet strut exists on any generation of the Vauxhall Combo; the bonnet is supported by a metal prop rod, not a gas strut. Listings using the term 'bonnet strut' almost certainly refer to the prop rod itself, or occasionally the hinge assemblies. Search specifically for 'Combo bonnet prop rod' to find the correct part from a breaker.

Since the Combo uses a prop rod rather than a gas strut, the most likely culprit is a damaged or missing prop rod, or the rubber cup and clip that holds it in place on the bonnet. Check whether the rod itself is straight and whether the retaining clip at the bonnet end is still intact. A breaker breaking a Combo of the same generation as yours should be able to supply the rod, clip or bracket.

Yes — the Combo has gone through distinct generations (the B/C-series running into the early 2000s, the D-series from around 2001–2011, and the later E-series from 2012 onwards), and bonnet and prop rod designs differ between them. Stick to a donor vehicle from the same generation as yours for the best chance of a straight swap. Confirm the exact year and generation with your breaker against your registration to be sure.

No — trim level (whether your Combo is a base, Expression, Sportive or other variant) has no bearing on the bonnet or prop rod, as these are shared across the range within a given generation. You do not need to match trim, only generation and build year. Just confirm the generation with your breaker and any Combo of the same generation should provide the correct rod.