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Caroline Mackechnie-Jarvis

January 2025

Colin Crichton I can't recommend highly enough! Amazing service and great learning experience for my son. The ease of booking and organising. My son passed first time. He enjoyed learning with Colin communication was good and he put Finn ...

Paddy Gourd

January 2025

Learnt with colin who was very kind and very patient! helped me to pass my test first time and was very patient given my slow and shaky start! would reccomend to anyone looking for a driving instructor!

Jamie Frost

January 2025

I'm currently learning to drive with Chris Murray and I'm really enjoying my lessons. Chris clearly explains what is required and gives me helpful feedback to enable me to improve. If your looking for an instructor, then i highly recommend Chris Murray.

Rachel Agnew

January 2025

We couldn't recommend Chris to you more! He's brilliant! A fabulous instructor , reliable , patient, knowledgeable and calm. He really cares about the learner and goes out of his way to equip them with the right skills , knowledge and confidence to get through both theory and practical tests.

Lily Rooney

January 2025

Pete was such an amazing instructor for me. So patient and helpful through everything. He was clear with his teaching, always made sure I was comfortable and overall it was a brilliant experience learning from him. I will miss our lessons tremendously! Thanks Pete!!

Jay Upham

January 2025

I learnt to drive with Chris. I found him really easy to get along with, he gave clear instructions that were easy to follow. I found that I was able to learn to drive with confidence and good ability. I passed my test first time and I attribute this to the way I was taught by Chris. I really recommend him.

Amy

January 2025

Colin was a great driving instructor! As a nervous, not confident learner, Colin was very understanding, patient and helped me to pass in 7 months with only 1 minor. ...

Hattie Cotton

January 2025

Chris was very helpful and patient and he really helped improve my confidence, allowing me to pass first time!

Vivien Bradbury

January 2025

I passed my driving test today with 0 faults - I would largely credit this to Chris Murray who has been a great teacher throughout my learning process. He was patient, supportive, encouraging and always thorough - as a nervous driver, these ...

Doris Darkwah

January 2025

As someone who has gone through multiple driving instructors, Chris is truly exceptional! His patience and professionalism has really made me feel more confident behind the wheel as a learner driver. I cannot recommend him enough!

Luke Scrivener

January 2025

I learnt to drive with Chris Murray. I couldn't recommend choosing him enough as he as provided me with all the right knowledge and skills in order to be safe on the roads and as a result of his teaching skills i passed my test with minimal ...

Emily Hornkohl

January 2025

Colin helped me get a first time pass! He was always patient and helped me feel prepared before my test. He also worked really hard to get me a new test, after the DVSA cancelled mine at short notice, which I really appreciated. Would recommend him to anyone!

Claudia Iorio

January 2025

Colin Crichton is an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled driving instructor. As a rather apprehensive adult 're-learner' - how I wish my previous driving instructor was as good as him! - I certainly felt I provided Colin with quite the ...

Ben Snodgrass

January 2025

Chris is a brilliant and patient instructor with whom I always felt very comfortable. He gave a great balance of encouragement and constructive criticism and makes an effort to teach you to be a good driver, rather than just pass your test. Additionally he is just a lovely guy to chat to! I passed my test first time with him :)

Winx

January 2025

I had the pleasure of learning to drive with Colin, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very first lesson, Colin put me at ease with his calm and friendly demeanor. His teaching style is incredibly clear and patient, and he ...

Parisha Rafiq Ullah

January 2025

I learned to drive with Chris Murray and it was a fantastic experience. Although it wasn't an easy journey for me, I felt really supported by Chris throughout. I felt we developed a great working relationship and that I could trust him to ...

Jamie Frost

January 2025

Hi, I have been learning with Christ Murray since May the 15th. Christ has helped me massively improve on my driving ability and has been THE perfect driving instructor. He explains what I need to do very well and makes sure I am confident ...

M S

January 2026

Colin is quality Got me through first attempt Would absolutely recommend him Great teacher and very patient

Megan Davis

January 2025

I had Chris Murray as my instructor, he was very patient and gave helpful feedback all the time with his help I passed my test first time. I would highly recommend ☺️

James Day

January 2025

Peter Goat was my driving instructor, and I couldn't have asked for a better one. He was incredibly patient, supportive, and always made me feel confident behind the wheel. His clear guidance helped build my confidence. I highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!

Archie

January 2025

Chris Murray was a brilliant driving instructor, who helped me get a first time pass. He really knows everything about the trends in driving tests and helps you to be more than prepared. Highly recommend

Jacob Abbott

January 2025

I Peter goat, he was very helpful and all round nice guy Very reliable and patient. Peter was very good at communicating what was needed to be done and had a good sensor of humour.

Rosie Price

January 2025

Colin is brilliant! Super patient, friendly and great at explaining everything. He built my confidence with helpful feedback and encouragement, couldn't recommend him more!

Elijah

January 2025

passed with Chris today on my second try! very very thankful to Chris for his patience and encouragement all through the journey:)

Elizabeth Fieldsend

January 2025

I learned to drive with Chris, and couldn't recommend him enough. He is clear in instructing and is easy to get along with. I passed my test first time and he helped me through all my nerves and genuinely believed in me which was very ...

MakeupByHannahMarie

May 2025

Dave is a great instructor! Gives you confidence when you find challenges and helps you overcome them. He is patient with you if you become overwhelmed and helps calm you down. Would definitely recommend.

Zack Smith

May 2025

I learned to drive with Hanna Quarrie and she was very patient and very clear and helpful with instructions whilst being firm when needed. Would highly recommend for anyone since she was kind throughout the entire process, even when making mistakes, and made sure that any mistakes made were drilled into being corrected

Niky Tite

May 2025

Shelash Teli gave me the confidence to believe in myself I could drive. Only started with him in October, after having another instructor. He made me feel comfortable and calm. A great sense of humour. Taught me in a way that was easy to ...

loreth antaki

May 2025

Shelash is an Excellent Instructor, highly recommended. Shelash is an instructor who listens to the students and their concerns, teaches and makes sure everything is understandable, he is a friendly man and I am so grateful to have had him ...

Wendy Garri

May 2025

Shelash is the best driving instructor you can have. His patience and good humour makes you feel at ease and learn faster. Can't recommend enough!

Alice Holliday

May 2025

Dave was such an exceptional teacher, he was really patient and understanding and when it took me a bit longer to get something because of my dyspraxia he went away and found a different way of teaching it! I feel confident going out and driving and could not have done it without Dave :)

Liliana Bates

May 2025

Gaia is an absolutely amazing instructor. Shes extremely patient, really improves my confidence and always makes me feel super accomplished in every small progress I make. I couldn't recommend her enough!

sarah zegerman

May 2025

Having driving lessons with Gaia has only been a positive experience! She is always patient and so good at letting me know when I make mistakes in a non judgemental, productive way to help me improve. I would recommend her to anyone.

Katie Rutherford

May 2025

I have just passed my test with Dave Warren - a fantastic instructor! He is very welcoming and creates an amazing safe space to learn to drive. Dave is super easy to chat too and knows all the tips and tricks to help you pass your test. 5 stars, highly recommend!

Karen Egan

May 2025

I frequently recommend Hanna to anyone who is looking for a driving instructor. She is fantastic! She instantly put my daughter at ease, she is encouraging, enthusiastic, patient and calm. She was always very accommodating and flexible with ...

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