Volkswagen Hood Stop Buffer - Genuine VW 357823500A

Product Information

A hood stop buffer is a small rubber or plastic component mounted on the frame or hood structure that cushions and stabilizes the hood when it is closed. Its purpose is to prevent metal-to-metal contact, reduce vibrations, and ensure proper hood alignment with the fenders and front fascia.

• Hood rattling or vibration while driving, especially at higher speeds, due to lack of cushioning.
• Misaligned hood fitment, causing uneven gaps or poor flush alignment with surrounding panels.
• Noise when closing the hood, such as clunking or harsh impact, from worn or missing buffers.

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.