what side is the left side of a car
the left side of the car is the nearside and the right side is the offside. the left side is the driver side in the US. the left side is on the left when sitting in the car faceing forwards! If you are still in doubt just explain drivers side of vehicle or passengers side of vehicle the mechanic will know which side. Positions are given as if you were sitting in the drivers seat, your left,is the car's left, etc.