UK near side and off side?

[Tas131]

A bit of clarification. In Australia we drive on the LH side of the road, in the RH seat of the car. So when referring to a particular side of the car, it's referenced to the driver, ie: Drivers side(RH) or passenger side (LH). I need to buy a clip for the parcel shelf in my wife's Punto:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111330446114
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141203148022
The description says RH side, then further on it says offside. The description for the LH clip says nearside. Both descriptions have the same photo, which I would call the LH or passenger side. What are nearside and offside referenced to? I could buy 1 of each, but I figured I could ask here and maybe learn something.

[Henk]

He Mick
Follow this link
http://www.gendan.co.uk/article_21.html

Cheers Henk

(did not suceed buying the AC unit yet)

[131 Lover]

Hi Mick!
I think they have used same pic for both sides of convenience,  should be right for you as you drive and sit on the same side as in UK, why don't you email and ask them to explain the pics to be sure.
I hope its of any help for you.

Cheers
Alf

[Tas131]

He Mick
Follow this link

Excellent Henk, thank you. I had considered they may have been in reference to the curb, but good to see it on the internet, so it must be true. 

I have emailed the seller for clarification but got no response.

[Henk]

Anytime Mick
I got the unit after some E-mails
Made the payment and will be picked up by TNT next week

Thanks again

[sid131]

Nice to see ye are learning guys!

[Henk]

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