Hood Latch

The hood latch is an element that secures the hood when driving. The latch helps keep any debris or dust from entering the engine and other parts.

Hood latch operation

The hood latch has the job of protecting the engine and the components of the vehicle. The vehicle at high speed can cause the hood to crash into the windshield, but the latch is there to prevent that from happening. Although accidents may happen, the hood latch has safety features that hold the hood down.

Replacement of the hood latch

The hood latch is an important part of the vehicles since it allows the car to open and close. When you have a worn out latch, it is very difficult to close it. A latch that is stuck is not good since you wouldn't be able to access the engine. So it is important to replace the hood latch to make sure that it functions properly.

Common issues with a bad hood latch

A bad hood latch can lead to the hood not being aligned properly, loose, and can be very dangerous.