A service panel is provided for a motor vehicle that is designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace. A motor vehicle is also provided with an apron for separating a passenger compartment from an engine compartment and a service panel designed for closing an opening between an apron and a hood and for being mounted on the suspension strut top mountings of the motor vehicle. The service panel is equipped with an integrated strut top mounting brace.