Volkswagen Hood Seal - Genuine VW 3CM823723

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Volkswagen Hood diagram for Atlas Cross Sport, Atlas

A car hood seal is a strip of rubber or rubber-like material that runs along the edge of the hood where it meets the body of the vehicle. Its main function is to create a barrier that prevents water, dust, dirt, and engine heat from escaping or entering where the hood closes. It also helps reduce vibration and noise, ensuring the hood fits snugly and securely while protecting sensitive engine components from external contaminants.

• Water, dirt, or debris entering the engine bay, often noticeable after rain or car washes.
• Excessive engine noise or vibration felt inside the cabin due to loss of proper sealing.
• Visible wear such as cracks, flattening, or sections of the seal detaching from the hood.

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.