Cheap Vauxhall Zafira Wishbone

The Zafira ran across two main UK generations: the Zafira A from 1999 to 2005, and the Zafira B from 2005 to 2014, with a facelift on the B in 2008. Wishbone geometry changed between the A and B, so parts from one generation will not cross to the other. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can match the correct generation.

The Zafira B facelift arrived in 2008, and while the facelift was largely cosmetic, whether the running gear carried any subtle suspension changes across that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. Both vehicles sit within the Zafira B 2005–2014 family, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but never assume without the breaker checking your reg. A good breaker will cross-reference part numbers before quoting.

Trim level does not affect which wishbone fits your Zafira B - a Life, Club, Design, or SRi all share the same front suspension geometry within the same generation. The difference you might notice when buying from a breaker is cosmetic wear or finish on the part, not the part itself. What does matter is which side you need - always specify NS (nearside, passenger) or OS (offside, driver) when requesting a quote.

Engine size can influence suspension components on some vehicles, but for the Zafira the wishbone fitment is primarily determined by generation rather than engine. That said, it is worth telling the breaker your engine size when requesting a quote, as they can double-check whether any variant-specific differences apply to your exact build. Being specific up front avoids the wrong part being pulled from stock.

This is a generation boundary question: the Zafira A ran until 2005 and the Zafira B started in 2005, meaning a 2005 car could be either generation depending on when in the year it was registered. You should confirm with the breaker exactly which generation your 2003 car is - which it almost certainly is an A - and which generation the donor car comes from, as A and B wishbones are not interchangeable. Give the breaker both registrations and let them verify using the VINs.

Yes, side matters - the nearside (NS, passenger side, left) and offside (OS, driver side, right) wishbones are handed and will not swap. Always specify clearly which corner has the worn or damaged arm when requesting a quote from a breaker. If you are unsure which side is which, NS is the left side as you sit in the driver's seat, OS is the right.