To avoid the car boot trying to injure me every time I opened the boot, I set about replacing the gas struts, its a quick and easy job, all that’s needed is slotted screwdriver, grease and the struts.

the struts are held in place with metal clips that just need to be removed. Then apply grease and push on the new struts. Make sure that the boot lid is supported when changing them over.

Job done.