This part basically allows something on the vehicle body to pivot or move. It's usually part of a larger hinge assembly, so it doesn't work alone. Think of it like half of a door hinge – it needs the other half to actually function. It provides a strong connection point while still allowing controlled movement. Depending on where it is, that movement could be opening a door, raising a hood, or even adjusting a body panel. These are found all over the place on a vehicle, but generally connect body panels or components that need to move relative to the main chassis. It’s typically used in areas where you need a pretty robust connection – something that can handle being opened and closed repeatedly without failing. You’ll find them on doors, hoods, trunk lids, sometimes even interior panels. They’re a pretty fundamental part of how the body stays together and functions. Well, if one of these fails, whatever it’s connected to won’t move correctly, or at all. You’ll notice if a door suddenly won’t open smoothly, or a hood won’t stay up. It acts like a shield against stress, taking a lot of the strain when you're operating these moving parts. Ignoring a failing hinge half can lead to bigger problems – like a door falling off, or damage to the body panel it’s attached to. Parts like this are relatively inexpensive to replace and save you a lot of headache down the road. You can find a good selection of these, including the Hinge Half you’re looking at, over at Fixparts Online, if you want to check for the right fit for your vehicle. Customer-approved reliability: Hinge Half (MPN 6Q0813187C) includes a 12-month warranty!

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