On some cars i dont like bonnet pins, it wrecks the bonnet. In years to come it will be hard to find nice clean bonnets.
I have been fitting check straps for ages now. Must of fitted at least 30 or 40 since the start of this year.
saves you alot of heartache or even a life in worst case senarios..
THIS IS NOT AN ADVERT JUST SOME HELPFUL TIPS..