VW New Beetle Front Bonnet Hood Engine Cover Hinge Right O/S Reflex Silver LA7W

VW New Beetle Front Bonnet Hood Engine Cover Hinge Right O/S Reflex Silver LA7W is an original Volkswagen body component designed for the front right side of the vehicle. It ensures stable bonnet operation, correct opening geometry, and secure closing, which is essential for both ease of use and protection of the engine compartment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1C0823302G-RES
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1C0823302G
• Substitutable numbers: 1C0823302G, 1C0 823 302 G
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Color: Reflex Silver Metallic - A7W
• Category: Hinges, Latches & Additional Bonnet Components

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented hinge is part of the Bonnet hinges, locks, and other parts group, responsible for guiding and supporting the front engine cover. Its placement on the front right side of the body ensures proper distribution of forces when opening and closing the bonnet, which reduces stress on the metal panels and minimizes the risk of deformation.

The original design of the hinge guarantees a perfect fit to the factory mounting points in the VW New Beetle, without the need for modifications or adjustments to the holes. This maintains the consistency of the body lines, ensuring that the gaps between the bonnet and the fenders remain uniform.

Reflex Silver Metallic LA7W color and visual fit

The component is finished in the Reflex Silver Metallic LA7W shade, allowing for an aesthetic match to bodywork in the same color. In many cases, this allows for installation without the need for immediate painting, which shortens repair time and reduces service costs.

For users who care about the visual consistency of the vehicle, this means the ability to maintain a uniform color scheme in the bonnet area, without visible shade differences within the front part of the body.

Original Volkswagen part – technical benefits

As a component from the Volkswagen range, the bonnet hinge meets factory requirements regarding geometry, rigidity, and resistance to operational loads. The properly selected working angle and range of motion of the hinge translate into smooth bonnet opening and stable positioning when raised.

Compared to generic replacements, the original hinge provides:

• precise fitment with the bonnet and body,
• compatibility with factory mounting points,
• preservation of the designed structural rigidity of the front of the car.

Used condition and repair cost-effectiveness

The item is offered in used condition, which represents a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining original structural quality. For many VW New Beetle owners, this is a practical solution that allows for restoring full bonnet functionality after a collision or hinge corrosion without investing in expensive new components.

Choosing an original used part from this group allows you to maintain factory bonnet performance parameters while simultaneously reducing expenses related to body repairs.

Environmental support and additional information

By choosing an original used bonnet hinge, you also support a more sustainable approach to vehicle maintenance – reusing functional components reduces the demand for new part production and limits waste. You can find more about the impact of such choices on the environment in the article Sustainable automotive: How purchasing original used parts reduces your carbon footprint and protects the environment?.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine bonnet area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional hinges, locks, or brackets, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen bonnet hinges, locks, and other parts category.