Volkswagen Hood Latch Striker Plate - Genuine VW 5H0823185C

Product Information

A hood latch striker plate is a metal component mounted on the vehicle’s body that works with the hood latch to securely hold the hood closed. When the hood is shut, the latch engages with the striker plate to keep it locked in place, ensuring both safety and stability while driving. A properly aligned striker plate is essential for smooth hood operation and reliable latching.

• Hood not latching securely, leading to potential safety hazards.
• Difficulty opening or closing the hood, caused by misalignment or wear.
• Visible wear, rust, or damage on the plate, affecting proper engagement with the latch.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.