<p>A radiator core support (1) for an automobile, provided with a hood lock stay (3) having a hood lock (14). The radiator core support (1) has a transmitting means connected between the hood lock stay (3) and a side member (17) of a vehicle body and directly transmitting a load, acting on the hood lock (14) via an engine hood, from the hood lock stay to the side member (17).</p>
