away from the joint 12 the cylindrical cavity portion 33 b is located between the fastening means receiving portion 33 a and the legs 40 a 40 b the fastening means receiving portions 17 a and 33 a and the fastening means receiving portions 17 b and 33 b together each form a receiving space for fastening means 14 a 14 b wherein the fastening means 14 a 14 b are in the form of screws 14 a 14 b in the present case by means of the screws 14 a 14 b the door check 10 is attached to the vehicle door 8 in an extension direction from the first end region 21 a to the second end region 21 b of the retaining rod 20 a respective plastic lining 22 a 22 b is formed on two opposite surface sides 19 a 19 b of the retaining rod 20 the surface sides 19 a 19 b and the plastic linings 22 a 22 b in this case face the cylindrical cavity portion 33 b of the upper portion 13 a and of the lower portion 13 b of the retaining housing 13 the plastic linings 22 a 22 b and the retaining rod 20 additionally each have on the two surface sides 19 a 19 b two catching positions 24 a 24 b which are in.