How to close the bonnet properly

[George H]

Probably another really stupid question, but every time I open the bonnet I'm meaning to ask this since it always takes me ages to get it closed

When I try to close it in the method I use for other cars (drop it from about 4-5 inches so the catch locks it in place) the catch just stays there and refuses to move! If I try to hold the catch back all I do is trap my fingers

I was always told never to push the bonnet down as it can dint it, so what's the correct method for closing the bonnet?

Or actually on 2nd thoughts could it be the catch just needs oiling?

[George H]

Tried that and it didn't work. I guess it's the catch that needs oiling then.

[George H]

Jockman said:

Probably mouldy, like the rest of the vehicle me old mate.

I just let it drop from about 6 inches

No mould on the car, I bought a toothbrush for cleaning one little bit of the roof that had a tiny bit of green on it and now it's spotless

It's more likely it's because the bonnet is never lifted

[George H]

That's why I didn't push down, I just used a little piece of metal to keep the catch open whilst I closed it