The back door of the car: everything you need to know

The car tailgate touches the back of your car and consists of a trunk with a single door that opens vertically. So, when we talk about the tailgate, it means that the tailgate is made from a single block.

🚗 What is a tailgate?

The rear door of the car contains tailgate и rear window... Hence, this is the block that you will be manipulating vertically, from top to bottom. In addition, it contains rear wipers and defrosting system rear window.

Unlike a conventional trunk, the tailgate allows you to have more storage space for the transportation of bulky items, in particular when moving.

It also allows you to easily transport equipment such as strollers for your children, wheelchairs for people with disabilities ... If you prefer this type of device, you can turn to cars with a tailgate. Often present on sedans, 4x4s or SUVs.

An important part of the tailgate is rear door cylinder, also known as barrel cylinder... They are installed in pairs and their ends are located on the tailgate and on bodywork.

This telescopic tube plays an important role because it keeps the tailgate upward when it is open. It will also make it easier to open the trunk thanks to Hydraulic system which holds the tailgate and gradually opens the tailgate.

🔍 Trunk or tailgate: what are the differences?

Thus, the tailgate is a multi-piece unit, while the trunk of a car only deals with storage space. Thereby, the trunk of your car is not always equipped with a tailgate but can have a door with two leaves.

Thus, the trunk of your car does not have to have a tailgate, and reverse is not possible. Really, the trunk lid will always fit in the trunk of the car.

Depending on the model of your vehicle, the trunk may be larger or smaller. If you are carrying no more than one passenger, it can also be increased by folding the rear seats of the vehicle.

⚠️ What are the symptoms of HS car tailgate?

In most cases, the malfunction of the rear door of the car is associated with boot lid cylinder wear... Since the jacks keep the trunk open, they are necessary for the tailgate to function properly. Called every time the trunk is opened and closed, they wear out over time.

Therefore, you may experience the following symptoms:

• Cylinders damaged : their visual condition worsens either due to tears or cracks, which is explained by their repeated use;
• Rigid cylinders : They work by means of a hydraulic system, and when there is no more fluid, they are blocked. It is getting harder and harder to open the trunk;
• Cylinders are too flexible : The rods rub too hard and wear on both sides of the tailgate. They can no longer safely hold the trunk open.

If you find yourself in one of these situations, you will need to replace two boot slots... Indeed, they always change in pairs to ensure optimal opening and closing of your car boot.

💰 How much does the tailgate cost?

The trunk door of a car consists of several mechanical parts. So, if you want to completely change it, you have to buy the various components that make up it. The rear door as well as the rear window have different prices depending on the type of vehicle. They usually cost from 200 € and 500 €.

To this you need to add a couple of tailgate jacks, the cost of which ranges between 10 € and 30 €... If you are doing this garage tailgate replacement, you will need to add labor cost as well.

The mechanic will remove the current tailgate, install a new tailgate as well as the jacks. Count between 75 € and 150 € for this service.

The tailgate of a car is often mistaken for a trunk. Both of them complement each other, but for the motorist they play a different role. Check regularly that your boot connectors are working properly, because they are essential for your safety when you are performing operations with an open trunk.