Laser Tools has launched an ingenious telescopic bonnet and tailgate support strut, with applications for repairs where gas struts are faulty or need to be removed. It could also be used during restoration projects, as an alternative to a car’s standard bonnet support or in competition cars where they’ve been removed for lightness. Extending between 460 and 1,180mm, the three-tier support is rated for a vertical load of up to 150kg, and Laser Tools say it can even be used in vans or estate cars to help secure luggage or boxes, thanks to its heavy duty design and the rubber end protectors.