<p>#CMT# #/CMT# The lock for car doors, boot lids and bonnets has a C-shaped latch (1) which fits over locking pin (6) and is held in the locked position by a catch (2). The latch has a shock-absorbing coating (10) which has a higher coefficient of friction and hardness in the area (8) which fits over the pin. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is included for catches as described. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Lock for car doors, boot lids and bonnets. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# ADVANTAGE - #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows the lock in the locked position. 1 : C-Shaped latch 2 : Catch 6 : Locking pin 8 : Area of latch which fits over pin 10 : Shock-absorbing coating.</p>