I am involved in a bit of a terminolgy controversy with a buddy of mine and we have drinks bet over the actual answer.

He says a Boot covers the luggage compartment and Bonnets cover the engine.

I say that the Bonnet is always the front lid and the Boot is the back cover.

Obviously we are both correct when talking about front engine vehicles. The discrepancy comes into play when we refer to rear engine vehicles.

Any Brits care to clarify this matter for us?