1st November 2016

Nearside vs Offside - How to Tell the Difference

We've put together this simple guide to ensure you’ll always remember which way round nearside and offside are. Trust us, this will help massively next time you need to replace a light, mirror or any other part which is located on both sides of your car.

Nearside

The near side is the side nearest to the kerb. This is also abbreviated to ‘N/S’. In the UK this is also known as the passenger side.

Offside

The off side is the side away from the kerb. This is also abbreviated to ‘O/S’. In the UK this is also known as the driver side.

If you are hunting for a part that requires telling the difference between nearside and offside visit our online store to find it for less. Our extensive range of parts inlude wing mirrors, doors, headlights and tail lights to name just a few. We offer next working day delivery and a free warranty across over 20,000 quality used parts and can save you up to 90% vs buying the same part new.

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