Hi,

Im with Martin Woodward School of Motoring, Richard L is my driver. He is a great instructor and very good value for money.

£17.50 per hour

You can look at my website

http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk

We might not be the cheapest around but you will certainly get value for money.

Remember - as with anything in life, you get what you pay for.

HORIZON SCHOOL OF MOTORING - One of Sheffield's leading driving schools

Professional driving tuition in automatic and manual cars. All areas of Sheffield covered.

Hey Vicky

I am having lessons at mo' with guy called Steve Wells, has company called Drivewell.

He's a bril instructor and charges £165 for 10 hours (altho I know he is planning on puting it up 50p an hour soon!)

£17.00 an hour is not bad at all don't think! heard the other day of someone being charged £20 an hour!

His mob no. is 07899995682

Hope this helps!

Originally posted by Chezza
heard the other day of someone being charged £20 an hour!


So your point is??

You're probably amongst the vast majority of people who think that all you need to do is get in an car and tell people where to go, whilst showing them how to do it at the same time.

Driving schools are actually businesses and just like any other business, they have costs.

Out of your lesson fee they have to take the following typical costs:-

Cost of buying or leasing vehicle £2
Depreciation on car £1.50 (much more than normal)
Fuel £2.50
Insurance and road tax £0.40
Advertising £1.00
Allowance for office costs £0.50
Vehicle maintenance £0.70 (tyres, service, oil etc)
Tax & National Insurance £1.50
Pension £0.50
Total £10.60

Leaving £9.40

Based on a 35 hour week over 48 weeks (no paid holidays remember, the same as any other self-employed person) annual income equates to approximately £15800. Not megabucks like you might think.

Driving instructors are also very well trained, and are subject to rigourous exams before they are allowed to qualify. Only 30 out of every 100 people who start out wanting to be a driving instructor actually make it through all 3 exams, and of those 30, only 1 in 7 will still be trading after 5 years. Add to that the regular testing by the DSA (who can, if they feel you're not up to standard, stop you from teaching and you;ll see its not all a bed of roses.

So when you see £20 an hour, don't automatically assume its 100% profit.

One further thought - how much would you pay for a plumber? And are you learnign anything from him? And if you are, might that one day save your life??;)

i found A+ driving school to be really good, 1st teacher was bit of a plonker, but he left and 2nd one was ace. A subaru driver by night, micra by day - good laugh, forgot i was learning really! passed 1st time - prob cos im female!:hihi:

I learnt with Crown, numbers in book, shes called Sue, a top woman ya have a right giggle with her. She drives a little Peugeot. :)

Saxon

I understand your point,

however I was merely pointing out that I would recommend my instructor and as a plus point he is cheaper than many others I have heard of!

I am fully aware of all the training involved and costs they incur and I am by no means saying that those instructors who charge more are profit greedy. Infact as i mentioned in my last post my instructor is puting up his price as having his own business he is making only just enough to cover his overheads.


The point is, when someone is looking to have driving lessons which is often in their late teens - early 20's as i am , If i got 2 instructors highly recommended i would almost certainly choose the cheapest one!!!

Similarly to raegardner, I learnt to drive with Martin Woodwards SOM. My Instructor was Jim and he has a clio. The lessons are £17.50 on a Saturday, but during the week they cost £16.50. I don't know if this is a student only offer, but a pound is a pound!

He's very good, patient and friendly and most of all, he managed to teach ME how to drive! Yes - the most impractical person you could ever wish to meet! Passed first time with relatively few minors!

Originally posted by Chezza
Saxon

I understand your point,

however I was merely pointing out that I would recommend my instructor and as a plus point he is cheaper than many others I have heard of!

I am fully aware of all the training involved and costs they incur and I am by no means saying that those instructors who charge more are profit greedy. Infact as i mentioned in my last post my instructor is puting up his price as having his own business he is making only just enough to cover his overheads.


The point is, when someone is looking to have driving lessons which is often in their late teens - early 20's as i am , If i got 2 instructors highly recommended i would almost certainly choose the cheapest one!!!

Point taken;)

Wow,

Thanks guys.... lots of places to look! I'll get my other half to start looking so watch out everyone.... a very scary thing is about to happen... my other half is about to learn to drive !!! (eeppp!!!) *grin*

Cheers

Vicky

I could do it, ...Just as soon as i get my licence back!!

I could recommend Tony 2378175
Harry

Hi People

I was wondering if you guys could help me find a driving instructor who will teach me how to drive in an automatic car.

My theory runs out in the Summer!!!


any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

Bob

Originally posted by bob_shamrock
Hi People

I was wondering if you guys could help me find a driving instructor who will teach me how to drive in an automatic car.

My theory runs out in the Summer!!!


any help would be greatly appreciated.

thank you.

Bob

I run an automatic Bob.

If you PM me with details of where you live and when you're available, I'll see if we can help you.

Similar threads merged.

HI check MARTYN'S s.o.m nice mini cooper and he makes learning to drive fun, very good if your not so confident very patient and friend . Hes in the YELLOW PAGES

Hi try MARTYN'S S.O.M mini cooper your partner will love, it £18 for an hour but block book and the price comes down picks up and does theory help puts youi in for your test when your ready doesn,t drag you out

Hi bunny , had the same trouble with my last instructor plonker!!!!!!! Then a friend put me on to MARTYN'S he was great made me feel more confident which meant i picked things up quicker and passed first time give him a call 07746318822 everybody i know i send to him ...... safe motoring and give him a call i'm sure he could help

I have just passed my test. My driving instructor was a great chap called Richard L from Martin Woodward driving school.


Very very good instructor and really nice guy.

Hi, try MARTYN'S hes very patient very nice too didn't string me along i only had 28 lessons and booked my test at about 20 he will put you in when your ready give him a call or text he will even ring you back 07746318822 .Have fun ~(:-)

haven't got time to read through the whole thread, so apologies if this has been said already

but i would 100% recommend Roy's School of Motoring, he's based in the north of sheffield but can pick up from most places, he was professional but friendly and very approachable should you have any questions (had some nightmares that you couldn't say a word to before him).

I don't have a phone number for him, but i think he'd be in the yellow pages as RSM.

also I would beware of Thurgoland driving school, as the driving instructer there was an absolute bully (my own opinion) completely unapproachable and actually had a go at me in the car for asking a question! :S needless to say I stopped lessons with him, also he was bleeding me dry and not allowing me to progress.

good luck with finding a driving instructor xx

hi eveyone, i am currently with MARTYN'S S.O.M, only started with him in october and got my test next week. He's been great especially cos i was a VERY nervous driver when i fisrt started but not anymore. He's brought my confidence levels up through great encouragement and he has really relaxed and patient teaching methods. Has great techniques for all monouvers to make them as simple as possible. Great for nervous learners as well as the more confident ones as isnt time/money waster and gets you to your test as soon as your ready. Would definetly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive quickly and comfortably. Has great car (mini cooper). Give him a call or text him: (07746318822)
Good Luck! xxx :-)

Do people think that driving instructors have a tendency to drag their feet about putting their clients in for driving tests in order to get more money out of them? In other words are learner drivers being taken for a ride (if you'll pardon the pun)?

Also does anyone have any opinions about JDM Driving School in particular, good or bad?

Originally posted by slimsid2000
Do people think that driving instructors have a tendency to drag their feet about putting their clients in for driving tests in order to get more money out of them? In other words are learner drivers being taken for a ride (if you'll pardon the pun)?

I've never experienced that with any driving instructors, but then I've always used private instructors and not big motor schools, as have my friends. I failed my first test, and then dillydallyed about until I found a great guy, unfortunatly I did all that up on T'Side, and so my reccomendations are probably a little bit far away from home! :(

Have to agree with Da bouncer, and suggest Terry Goude. He was fantastic, thorough and explains things in a simple but not condescending way.

When teaching he tended to sing Frank Sinatra songs though!(something to do with a blue/pink toothbrush)

Anyway - on one of my lessons everything seemed to "click" and Terry noticed this and said that i should put in for my test.

Bragging slightly - but i passed first time!

But more to do withTerry's excellent teaching.

I know Terry's still teaching now as I still see his car driving around.

Good luck!

Has anyone used Wighams before? Ive been taking lessons but dont seem to be getting anywhere and might do their 1 week intentsive? Know quite a few people that have passed this way.

HI


I am looking for a patient and cheap DRIVING INSTRUCTOR !!! Ideally I would like to have the driving licence by June, therefore I need someone that can offer intense courses around city centre /Broomhall area!!!!!


MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

pete johnson 0114 2341744,nice bloke and we've been using him in our family since 1988 when i passed,he charges 16 quid a lesson,i know this cos i'm paying for my daughters at the moment.

Do u know if he does automatic training?

try dave housely on 2207204 - he might be able to put you an intense course together.

You can try my Dad, John Clark, 0114 2641659, he's A.D.I and really very friendly, with an extremely high pass rate. He's taught all our family, friends and neighbours and he's official.

I am in need of a intensive course. Can anyone recommend one?

Also, has anyone had any experience with JDM - The Road to Freedom, or Bee-safe?

Thanks!

My dad's a private instructor, he's also rated ADI and DVLA, but he's extremely friendly and has a very high pass rate.
Not just pushing him cos he's my Dad, well I am, but he's been an instructor for over 20 yrs and will not rip you off lesson wise, draggin 'em out, he can't do that, as he'd get no referrals.

My driving Instructor is fantastic, I got him through work, his wife works at our place.

It's usually £15 per hour but £13.50 if you work for Norwich Union or are referred.

Also if you book a block of 10 it's only £120 so works out at only £12.00 per hour. I don't think there is anywhere in Sheffield where you would get it at that price nowadays.

Pm me if you want anymore details and i'll pass your number on.

Rach

:D

Its getting critical now. I need lessons fast. Royale School of Motoring seem to offer excellent value for money, given their top class instructors. And they offer, which I need, a intensive course. Any had nay experiences with them good or bad?

Try alans school of motoring female instructor 01142305454
works in your area, I passed my test with them and so did most of my mates, bonus you get to drive the new bmw mini.
kind regards Hell

Hi There,
Try Alans school of motoring established since 1966, not a fly by night company, proffesional instructors £19.00 an hour, I passed with them, so did most of my friends,
new bmw mini one,
www.alans.org.uk
01142305454
Kind regards and good luck Hell

Try Alans school of motoring passed me, very good female instructor, bmw mini one and great fun
01142305454
www.alans.org.uk
kind regards Hell and good luck.

Originally posted by pdoran
I am in need of a intensive course. Can anyone recommend one?

Also, has anyone had any experience with JDM - The Road to Freedom, or Bee-safe?

Thanks!

JDM - I've been with one of their instructors since Aug last year, having 2 hr lessons, but not done bay or parallel parking, just done turn in road in March and RRC(left) in April but then again I'm female, 40 and very nervous! so that's probably why! (30th lesson = 60 hrs next week) test not booked yet.

charges are 16.00 per hr if u block book, 19 pr hr (18 pr hr for students)

website jdmsheffield.com

Take a look at my website. Book through the Forum (ie by PM) and I'll knock you £2 off the normal lesson price

Hi cheap snoe always the best, and bsm are £22 an hour,
try Alans school of motoring, they tought me and my friends, they have been established a long time £19 an hour, great fun, and you get to drive BMW mini,
www.alans.org.uk
good luck skip rat

yes thats a good rate, im currently paying £16.50 a lesson.

I am wanting a new driving instructor, my current one always forgets my lessons etc, really annoying.

I'm wanting one that covers Dronfield though, any ideas?

Thanks :)

Try Alans school of motoring, I passed first time with them , female instructor very good, Julie,Had a great time and nothing was too much, give her a try.
www.alans.org.uk
good luck Skip

anyone heard of Owen & Cullen ( from Barnsley area) and LDC?

What have other people's experience of JDM been?

Hi , i used MARTYN'S great guy you will have fun and learn how to drive at your own pace , mini cooper or c3 take your pick lessons from £15 hes based in your area too .martyn was my pick but my friend has just passed with mark who works with him there in the yellow
bye pit stop parry

HI all,

Im in need of a driving instructor. Im starting my work placement for my university course and if anyone knows of a company called outokumpu stainless youl know how u need a car to get around.

I need to find a driving instructor who can offer the crash courses for a quick pass ideally but If anyone knows any reasonably priced instructors that are good at there job please reply to this thread or pm me.

Thankyou in advance :)

do a search for SAXON!! he's a driving instructor ....

*BUMP* Back to the top

http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk/

Here is his website. A simple search found it.

Anyone know of the best priced instructors and their contact details

There have been MANY threads on this

Do a search on "Driving Instructors" and you'll find some highly recommended ones

Originally posted by manniefresh
Anyone know of the best priced instructors and their contact details


Im learning with the AA Driving School. I know you wana know the cheapest but i thought id tell you they are the DEAREST i know of! I'm only learnin with them cause i get a discount (and its still steep with that) but they are pro's in the 'learnin to drive department'

Finding an instructor I believe is something that just does not add up. I've been told some charge £10 will others twice that amount. So what I need is that inside information but on top of that I require contact details which I am not getting from the attractive quotes.

Originally posted by manniefresh
Finding an instructor I believe is something that just does not add up. I've been told some charge £10 will others twice that amount. So what I need is that inside information but on top of that I require contact details which I am not getting from the attractive quotes.

Be careful with the ones that charge you £10!

They may be cheap for a reason!

Originally posted by IanMitchell
Be careful with the ones that charge you £10!

They may be cheap for a reason!

Couldn't agree more!!:hihi:

Cheap instructors are usually part-time/retired from another job and just use the lesson income as 'pocket money'.

Any school worth its salt (:thumbsup: ) will charge a realistic rate for its services. Its supply & demand again I'm afraid - my price is £20 per hour because demand for my services is high. Simple as that

pelican driving school. I passed with them and so did my sister both 1st time. Brilliant instructors

Avoid the Crosspool motoring school. Nice bloke but he raises his voice, it put me off learning!

SCS in High Green - Highly recommended, Very patient guy (even with me - the worlds worst driver in the driving seat)

Mannifresh,

I bet it can get a little confusing at the moment with regards the best instructor to go with.

I know of Saxon in this thread albeit I didnt personally learn with him.

A chap who I learnt with was a guy called Alan who runs a driving school called Easyway who are based up at Stocksbridge and I passed 1st time with Alan right back as late as the early 1980s.

Even though he did change his little green Fiat about 2 weeks prior to my test for a Ford Fiesta which had all the controls on the opposite sides as I had got used to with the Fiat.

If you get chance to speak to Alan, tell him you were told about him by Richard in the traffic car, he'll know who you mean.

Not guaranteed to get you any discount though. !! ;)

I Passed with a guy called Steve pye from wighams, it cost £20 a lesson, but he was cracking and got me through it no problems.

Good Luck
Vanessa

Hi Folks,

Could anybody recommend a good driving Instructor (schoold) in Sheffield? I'm looking for one but loads around :( Difficult to choose a good instructor.

Cheers,
Nxx

Hi, at handsworth Keith Fessey School of motoring, ask for Brian, he is excellent, all i know passed 1st time, he is patient, reliable and will get you through quickly. Im not a relative just a satisfied customer.:thumbsup:

I used Terry Goude who is based at Gleadless.
He's in the yellow pages (i believe... deffo in the phone book) Terry Goude School of Motoring.

He's an excellent instructor, cheaper than most others and is usually in high demand.

1 bad point... he's a wednesday fan, but it had no bearing on his teaching skills :P

steve smith in all the books eg yellow pages did ok with me and my friend

Do a search on the forum, and you'll find loads of driving instructor related threads with recommendations...

I went with BSM many moons ago, found them to be very good if a little on the expensive side. Just out of interest, how much IS a driving lesson these days? It was about £15 when I was learning.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=552236&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

MOD: Threads merged - thanks for the link :)

Originally posted by susa41981
pelican driving school. I passed with them and so did my sister both 1st time. Brilliant instructors

Which instructor did you have at pelican?

Due to a recent run of excellent test results (26 out of last 35 have passed), we have a few vacancies coming up.

We also have a special offer for June of the first 3 lessons for £10 each on the manual cars, after that prices revert to normal - see http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk/prices.php

Unfortunately this offer is only applicable to the manual cars and not the automatic

I used the AA. They are the only ones who offer fully qullified instructors. If you use a company just because it's cheap I think in the long term it's a false ecconomy. It will take you longer to learn therefore costing you more. My lessons cost £21 - that was 2 years ago and I learned to drive in the south, maybe it's a bit cheaper up North. Good Luck, it's hard work but nothing beats the euphoria you feel when the examiner tells you you've passed! xxx

Hi my driving instructer is from AtoZ school of motoring and she is really friendly and patient lessons are £18 or £17.50 if you block book them but I think she only does middlewood test centre and people from around greno chap parson cross etc

Originally posted by tulip
I used the AA. They are the only ones who offer fully quallified instructors.

Mmmm... just to correct that slightly - the AA are the only NATIONAL driving school to use fully qualified instructors. Other nationals like BSM use a lot of trainee instructors who haven't passed the last (and hardest) exam yet. ALL independent driving schools are fully qualified.

If you use a company just because it's cheap I think in the long term it's a false ecconomy. It will take you longer to learn therefore costing you more. My lessons cost £21 - that was 2 years ago

Got to agree with that. As with anything else, you get what you pay for.

As stated above, we have a special offer on at the moment - have a look here (http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk/prices.php)

What do you mean by trainee instructors? Do you still pay the same price even tho' you're getting something less than 'perfect'?

Originally posted by Clumber
What do you mean by trainee instructors? Do you still pay the same price even tho' you're getting something less than 'perfect'?

no one is perfect but yes they are still in training, my mate does it. he is just needing to pass his final exam then he is a fully qualified instructor. he is an excellent instructor though. they do still charge the same price for him as to a fully qualified instructor

Anyone wanting to be a driving instructor has to pass a 3 part qualifying examination.

The first part is a theory/hazard perception test (100 questions, split into 4 x 25 questions, need to get 85% minimum in each section) then need to get at least 57/75 on the HPT.

The second part is another driving test - only allowed to make 6 minor mistakes in one hour of driving (learners - allowed 15 in 35 minutes)

Finally comes the hardest bit - the 'ability to teach someone to drive' test. In this one, a senior examiner plays the part of a pupil and you have to teach him/her a set subject to his/her satisfaction.

You only get three attempts at each part, and if you don't pass then thats it (at least for 2 years).

The training exams are so rigorous that for every 100 people starting out in Part 1, only about 8% will eventually pass, with the biggest failures coming in Part 3.

Yes, BSM do use instructors who have not yet convinced a senior examiner that they are up to the job and yes, they do still charge full rate. So you may find that you are being taught by someone who, for some reason unknown to you, suddenly disappears and you get another instructor, who a bit later on, might also disappear. This is probably because they were trainee instructors who failed the 3 attempts they have at their final exam and can no longer do their job.

You can distinguish a fully qualified instructor from a trainee by the colour of their licence to teach - fully qualified is green, trainee is pink.

my mate is wanting sum driving lessons but he wants to take them in a mini cooper can anybody help?

Search the site for "Driving Lessons Mini". There's been a few threads on this including some people with Mini's.

would that be driving with mini or driving 'a' mini? I can only help out with one of them;)

Can anyone recommend any good driving instructors in Sheffield? I'm learning to drive at the mo and bought a car to practice in. The second time I got in it I drove it into a brick wall and wrote it off.

:(

I've had some time off, and am now ready to get back in the saddle. Can anyone recommend a good (and patient) instructor?

oops - good not goo...

hello use the search option theres a big thread which will help you :thumbsup:

Far be it from me to push my business :heyhey: but if you use the search function, there have been many threads on this subject

I'm looking for an instructor myself, and thought it might be useful to list all the recommendations so far, to save other people having to trawl through all 16 pages.

These are the picks up to the end of page 10 (the rest when I get round to it).

I've noted the dates too as I guess the info could go out of date.

just use AA or BSM - takumi, 31/3/03

DO NOT use BSM - steelblade, 31/3/03

[Much subsequent discussion about the merits or otherwise of BSM and AA]

Barry Myers from Wisewood - steelblade, 1/4/03

Terry Goude School of Motoring 0114 239 5281 (but he wants to retire soon) - DaBouncer,15/5/03 and 18/12/04

her name is Becky and she works for Carolines - caprice, 1/3/04

Jim from Martin Woodward's SOM - caprice, 18/12/04

If you're in the south of sheffield I can recomend an excellent driving instructor. He works for the AA. If you would like his name and number please e-mail me at torz1984@yahoo.co.uk - SaxonLeigh, 3/3/04 [Identified as Roy Williams, 29/4/04]

Horizon School of Motoring - Troy, 22/3/04 [Also recommended by angel_b, 30/9/04; playman, 2/11/04; Deejay, 2/11/04; BarneyGumble, 3/11/04; Clumber, 6/11/04]

If anyone wants to give us a try, then feel free to do so. Forum members will all qualify for student rate, regardless of actual status - Saxon (of Horizon), 21/4/04. That offer still open, Sax?

I've been going with JDM, and they aren't too bad - qazitory, 22/3/04 [Also recommended by chocoholic, a friend of the proprietor, 12/9/04]

A guy called Dave Tyler got me through and i was dire. His number is 07732032527 - Smiler, 28/3/04

Dora's helped me get through my test. v good. 01142813503 is her phone number. Been in business 13 years and has several instructors - city_dweller, 19/4/04

by far the best driving instuctor in the world is Ian Fletcher - Memphis Bell, 21/4/04

I used MSM - Meadowhead School of Motoring. The instructor Tony Messina is very friendly and extremely competent. His number is 07930967581 or 0114 2378175 - Leeroy, 14/5/04

Phill Batty's School of Motoring: www.phillbatty.co.uk or call on 01909 774088 - Bats [who turned out to be Mrs Batty], 21/5/04

Richard Grindrod - he lives on Abbeydale Road near Tesco - Saxon, 31/5/04

I have a friend who is a driving instructor. You could give him a try Des Sancho 0114 2487499 - becca25's first and last post, 6/6/04

Check out the advertisements in The Star. I think thursday or friday there are loads of people advertising driving lessons. Many give big discounts on the first few lessons. - carsondaly, 12/9/04

Andy from Riverlin Driving School. I'll PM you his number if you're interested - IanMitchell, 12/9/04 [Also recommended by samsmum, 30/9/04]

Robert Hawksworth 07970 539857 - paul52, 2/10/04

I know a superb driving instructor. Bad news is, he's dead - Ousetunes, 2/11/04

'roadsafe' 0114 2668063 - jsg103, 17/12/04

Shaun Barton. Pm me for his number - brownieblade, 18/12/04

Lee Kemp. I will try and dig his number out for you - MarkB, 19/1/05

Roys School of Motoring - sheffield501, 21/1/05

Martin at the Hallam School of Motoring - christine, 24/1/05

Originally posted by CaptainSwing
Horizon School of Motoring - Troy, 22/3/04 [Also recommended by angel_b, 30/9/04; playman, 2/11/04; Deejay, 2/11/04; BarneyGumble, 3/11/04; Clumber, 6/11/04]

If anyone wants to give us a try, then feel free to do so. Forum members will all qualify for student rate, regardless of actual status - Saxon (of Horizon), 21/4/04. That offer still open, Sax?

Don't do a student discount anymore but the following offer is available to Forum members:

First 3 hours of tuiton £10 per hour
Pay as you go £18 per hour (normally £20)
10 hours pre-paid £175 (normally £180)

PM me if you want to book so that I know its from the Forum

And all lessons are one full hour (or multiple)

Originally posted by Guest
hello,

Can anyone recommend a driving school or instructor in Sheffield please?

Something not too expensive - i found one at £16:50 an hour, is this a good price?

You may find that this is for 30 minutes - not for 1 hour as you would see normally. Additionally, check the pass rates for these instructors. Please air on the side of caution for any1 offering less than £20.00 per session (which should be 1 full hours tuition).

Does anyone know if an instructor called Paul Fisher is still on the scene?

Originally posted by bigflesh
You may find that this is for 30 minutes - not for 1 hour as you would see normally. Additionally, check the pass rates for these instructors. Please air on the side of caution for any1 offering less than £20.00 per session (which should be 1 full hours tuition).

You might also find that the cheaper schools have you sat at the side of the road for a long time when yous should really be getting experience out on the roads, or that they operate a 'piggy backing' system, whereby the previous pupil calls for you, you drop them off, you then call for the next one, they drop you off etc etc.

Cheap isn't always best. Its all about supply and demand - if you're not getting recommendations, then you have to drop your price to get people ringing up.

Originally posted by Guest
hello,

Can anyone recommend a driving school or instructor in Sheffield please?

Something not too expensive - i found one at £16:50 an hour, is this a good price?

Hi, my best friend is an instructor, based in Hillsborough. His name is Richard. Please feel free to give him a call, he's easy going. Please mention my name (PAUL) and you should get discount. 07789 906554. You may get an answer machine as it's Sunday. All the best, hope you pass quickly.

I'm after some lessons too but would preferably like a female instructor. Any one know any good ones??

Thanks

Cath xx

I know afew, I wil try and find out there numbers for ya or ask my drivin instructor if he knows ne

hey
try MARTYN'S no piggy back ,full hour tuition mini cooper and only £18 price does not mean a good instuctor or BSM AA would be miles ahead , never spent more than was needed a the side of the road , hes in the yellow try him

Hi, Im looking for a good driving instructor in Stannington area who teaches in an automatic car ? Can anyone advise me ?

Thanks for your help !

owls11

When do you want to start?

PM me and I'll see if we can fit you in

If you can't PM due to low posts, contact me through the website (address below)

Originally posted by owls11
Hi, Im looking for a good driving instructor in Stannington area who teaches in an automatic car ? Can anyone advise me ?

Thanks for your help !

owls11

You couild try Roadsafe. There is a man on Oldfield Road who works for them.

I'm looking for a good, patient one who works in the High Green area of Sheffield.
I know there have been loads of posts in the past about this but I just wanted to make a new one as I've had a look through the older ones and they all seem to be the other side of Sheffield.
Please post her if you know any,
Thank you!

Helen
xxx

Got a friend who works for Martin Woodward called Bob ,a bit unorthodox in his teaching but he has an excellent pass rate:D

I would definitely recommend martin woodward

good luck

I have an instructor who lives at Burncross who would be only too happy to help you.

I've used Looby (she advertises in the Star and she's in the phone book, I'm guessing) and I think she covers High Green way. And she's fantastic.

:clap: give Dave a call at Dave Phillips School of Motoring on 0114 2313828 (based in Hillsborough but covers all areas in Sheffield). I picked him because of his excellent pass rate (he was recommended by a friend) and his prices are negotiable. I got him down to £16.00 per hour. I think that you get what you pay for but he is very busy.

Hi, I'd recommend a guy called Mick who works for the Martin woodward school of motoring in sheffield. I don't have his nuber but the school's number is always in the star and it'll be in the yellow pages I'd expect. He's great to get on with, straight (as in he won't drag on the lessons if you're ready for your test). I passed first time:-) after changing to Mick from another instructor. Many of my mates have used hi to, I'd highly recommend him.

www.martinwoodward.co.uk

Recently passed my test with Dave Phillips S.O.M.Found Dave to be very reliable,punctual and excellent value for money.Charges for lessons reduce if you block book and pay for them in advance.Thanks Dave:thumbsup:
phone number is 01142313828

Currently learning (and not doing as badly as I thought I'd be!!!) with one of Saxon's instructors called Dan. He's brilliant (even if he did lie to me to get me onto a duel carriageway as I was being a wimp!! Glad he did though - confidence has tripled!). Seem to be doing OK but it's early days yet - I've only had 6 hours (8 by lunchtime tomorrow!)

Hi, does anyone know any prices for quick pass driving lessons?

I have been a road user for about 5 years, but not in a car, but my road awareness is second to none.

I am looking for one of those pass in two weeks courses, but the websites never quote any prices.

Originally posted by chris1975
Hi, does anyone know any prices for quick pass driving lessons?

I have been a road user for about 5 years, but not in a car, but my road awareness is second to none.

I am looking for one of those pass in two weeks courses, but the websites never quote any prices.

Try giving Dave Phillips a ring on 01142313828, I'm sure he can help you out.

Cheers mate.

I'll give him a call this week.

Hi - check out Dave at www.am-som.co.uk he is based in Gleadless but covers the Sheffield area. I learnt with him and I believe his rates are very competitive (£18 an hour i think).

He doffers reduced rates for students and for block bookings of 10 lessons or more.

I can highly recommend him

I passed on Tuesday first time, and now I'm looking into doing the pass plus. Is it a better idea to stick with the instructor I learnt with? And what's the average sort of price - is it just the price of 6 hours worth of lessons?

Hi Gemma.

I would recommend you do the Pass Plus with your own instructor. He knows your driving and should take this into account when assessing you.

As far as prices are concerned, you will have to ask

Those that have posted Martyn as a recommended instructor - I have it on good authority that he has taken money and not given change, not turned up for lessons and got pupils to take him to the supermarket during lessons. Depends what you want from an instructor I suppose...

Try Martin Woodward's, they've been going for years and have a really good reputation. I passed with them many moons ago, and so have loads of my friends. They have male and female instructors.

http://www.martinwoodward.co.uk

Try Signals, female instructor, very good and reliable! Based Sheffield S5 area. First lesson £10, then £18 per hour. Discount for block bookings, tel 07890 711630 :thumbsup:

Originally posted by sassy_1
Try Martin Woodward's, they've been going for years and have a really good reputation. I passed with them many moons ago, and so have loads of my friends. They have male and female instructors.

http://www.martinwoodward.co.uk

I can second this - Ask for Lynn if you contact Martin Woodwards.

I know that I'm rather late getting in on this topic, however, it is possible to get decent quality Driving lessons at £15 ph in the Sheffield area, try Lloyd Thomas SOM on 0776 222 9362 and he's got time during the day!!!::thumbsup:

I did use BSM and passed my test 3rd Sept 2005. I had an instructor 2 years ago an independent called Greendrive and I did not enjoy it one bit as the guy was really miserable and quite negative this made me wary of independents and I put of learning for a long time so I went for BSM. I realised quite quickly that it really didn't matter and yes they are expensive. However, my instructor was spot on and I felt comfortable learning with him that said he was away for two weeks and I got another guy who seemed just kinda average, luck of the draw and as Saxon said all the instructors have to be trained to DSA level so BSM don't have super instructors or anything like that, i was just lucky who I was assigned.

:)

Originally posted by Hezza
....and as Saxon said all the instructors have to be trained to DSA level so BSM don't have super instructors or anything like that, i was just lucky who I was assigned....

But not all BSM instructors are trained to DSA standards - a lot of BSM instructors are trainee instructors who have not yet passed the final qualifying exam - they may well be studying for that still. Yes they will have had some training but still have that final hurdle to overcome and prove to a senior DSA examiner that they can actually do the job. And only 3 out of 10 will actuallt pass this final exam.

And they still expect you to pay top dollar for them?

An independant driving instrcutor has much more to lose if you don't like their methods - the 2 nationals (AA & BSM) can soon fill their instructors' diaries with someone else.

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a decent driving instructor in sheffield that doesn't charge the earth??!!

also if they teach in a mini cooper, would be highly appreciated!!! but not essential! lol!

Thanks, i look forward to your responses!
Charlie x

i know a good instructor charges 20 quid for an hour and a half lesson but its not a mini.

Originally posted by Charlie01
Hi,

Can anyone recommend a decent driving instructor in sheffield that doesn't charge the earth??!!

also if they teach in a mini cooper, would be highly appreciated!!! but not essential! lol!

Thanks, i look forward to your responses!
Charlie x

Do a search on the forum, this question has been done to death several times over.

Happy new year.

See MSB?! I do know how to spell "the"! :clap:

I went with Hillsborough School of Motoring, very good, about £18 I think now....but sadly no mini.....

Hi Charlie,

Where are you based? My friend Tim is a fully qualified driver and one of the nicest blokes around on the circuit. He is based in hillsborough if you are anywhere near I don't know his rates now adays but im sure they are still below 20 a lesson plus he is good with group booking concessions.

If you want a driving school that has mini's round your area, try Alans. Number in the phone book.

If you're not that bothered about a mini after all, then take a look at my website.

If you are definitely wanting to learn in a mini try Jon at Sandygate SOM - www.sandygatesom.co.uk - he has a brand new silver mini and is based in sandygate.

Steve smith, he's got a website I think. I'm learning to drive now, he's very nice, doesn't rush you, and gives you generous hours.

I highly recomend!!

Try Alan Marden of JDM - he owns Sheffields biggest independant driving school - I think he has about 11 cars and instructors. Alan is a top bloke - really nice guy and very funny. 0114 2589872

Try Martin Woodward's, I passed with them. Must have got patience of a saint and nerves of steel. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
http://www.martinwoodward.co.uk

Ian Broad, great instructor, havent been with him that long, only a few weeks and already im feeling very very confident unlike when i was with my last instructor - Ian Broad's number is 07989979029, would definatley recommend :thumbsup:

Good luck!

Hi I can't reccomend "the passing place" enough!! Vicky (the instructor) is fantastic and I passed first time. Also she has a mini!! and what a fantastic car that is!!

prices are very reasonable

i went to Hillsborough school of motoring aswell and i past first time was well chuffed. bin driving a year now WOO HOO. 0114 2434546 is the number i think if not its in the Yellow pages Pat or Alan.

xx:thumbsup:

My friend's son is fully qualified DSA approved and has recently started his own business and has had several passes already. Block bookings and student discounts, beginners first lesson free. Jamie - 07919351193/0114 2326321.

thanks for all your responses, ill take them on board!
wish me luck!!!
charlie01 x

what about for a women? my friend wants a women one?

Scammy you have a PM:)

Originally posted by Guest
hello,

Can anyone recommend a driving school or instructor in Sheffield please?

Something not too expensive - i found one at £16:50 an hour, is this a good price? I recomend a bloke called john smith his number is in the sheffield star he about £16 me and my bloke passed first time with him so did a couple of my mates what i recomended give him a try xx

Slightly off at a tangent: but can any one remember a driving instructor called Alan Finch? I have no idea his company name and it was about 15 years ago, I know its a shot in the dark but worth a try

On behalf of a friend: Does anybody know an instructor who covers the S10 area and uses a Ford (she's not fussy which make, she just wants it to be a Ford!!) Reasonable rates. She already has a test booked so would be wanting to start ASAP?

Originally posted by sheff_minx
On behalf of a friend: Does anybody know an instructor who covers the S10 area and uses a Ford (she's not fussy which make, she just wants it to be a Ford!!) Reasonable rates. She already has a test booked so would be wanting to start ASAP?

You have a PM:)

I strongley recommend Mary from Academy Driving School:clap:

If anyone could recomend an extremely patient instructor for me I would appreciate it.. I have decided that the only way to overcome my fear of cars since the crash is to learn to drive.. any one know of instuctors who specialise in this sort of thing?
Feel free to P.M me

Honeyplanet - you have a PM

Thankyou Lancs-lad will be aranging some lessons as soon as I sort out my licence ect :thumbsup:

HI all, Can anyone recommend an instructor with and Automatic vehicle?

I've already had quite a few lessons in a manual car, but I need to learn in an automatic

Thanks

Theres a driving instructor who posts on here: 'Saxon' in his sig is the website for his driving school, one of his instructors has an automatic! :thumbsup:

There you go found it for you: http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk

Want to recommend Martin at M-Way Driving School (manual car).
Very patient with nervous pupils and a good sense of humour (which helps).
Definately not a rip-off.

Caz

Theres a driving instructor who posts on here: 'Saxon' in his sig is the website for his driving school, one of his instructors has an automatic! :thumbsup:

There you go found it for you: http://www.horizonschoolofmotoring.co.uk

Thats me!!

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