Bootlid/Tailgate
What is a Bootlid/Tailgate?
The tailgate or bootlid as its otherwise known is the door on the back of the vehicle. This door gives to access into the boot of the vehicle, well on front engined cars anyway.
What are the benefits of modifying my rides Bootlid/Tailgate?
It’s all about the style. There are many different mods you can do to your bootlid / tailgate to give it a different appearance and uniqueness. Removing the lock can also make life harder for thieves too so its pays to modify your ride.
What are the disadvantages of modifying my rides Bootlid/Tailgate?
Removing the Lock: Seeing as it makes thieves harder to access your boot it means it also makes life a little harder for you too. There are simple solenoid kits available to make this easier for you though so don’t worry your boot will soon release by the press of a button!
Smoothing: If your smoothing your bootlid you will need to relocate your number plate and the little light that shines on it otherwise you won’t get through your next MOT.
Painting: Unfortunately with most exterior mods your ride will not look complete until you’ve had it sprayed to match your rides colour so make sure you save some extra cash for the bodyshop!
What can I do to my tailgate then?
It all depends on the type of car and the appearance you want to pursue. You have the common mods, being different and then you have the just plain nuts mods. It all depends on what you’re into, here are a few that we have discovered:
- Smoothed Bootlid
- Semi-Smoothed
- Delocked & Debadged
- Bad-boy’d
- Suicide/ Lambo’d
- Welded-up
What is the legality of modifying my Bootlid/Tailgate?
We haven’t come across a law that states that you can’t have a modified tailgate / bootlid however someone somewhere has probably been fined for it along the way.
The best thing is to make sure that you keep all edges smooth and if relocating your number plate make sure its visible and it has a number plate that works and your MOT tester will be happy!