"Carl Slater!"

I just passed my driving test today, all thanks to the help of my AMAZING instructor Carl.
I had previously had 2 different instructors, learning in a manual car. I was such a nervous driver with a lot of anxiety. My last instructors didn’t know how to deal with me, and I began to believe that no one could ever help me to get to test standard.
I decided to try in an automatic, and the very first lesson with Carl I knew he would be the best teacher.
He was patient, understanding, honest- VERY to the point, not patronising, a calming presence (apart from when I didn’t listen to him!!!), and so so funny.

I passed my test first time. And it’s bitter sweet in a sense because I really will miss my driving lessons with Carl. I drove him crazy with my constant chatter, but I really think we had a wonderful bond and friendship and I couldn’t have asked for more in an instructor.
Thank you SO much Carl, from the bottom of my heart!

"Having struggled to master driving a…"

Having struggled to master driving a manual car and with most cars in the future being automatic (electric)I decided to try an automatic car instead. The experience with my instructor Akbar was an excellent one and was put at ease and felt relaxed learning helping me to pass my test first time. Great service

"Carl Slater!"

Carl taught me to drive. It took a while but he was always patient and reassuring, even when I panicked or was confused. He took the time to explain things in a way that made sense to me and never made me feel silly when asking questions. He's the sort of instructor you'd want and I'd definitely recommend him to anyone!

"Unprofessional, uncaring and lack empathy"

My experience with this company has left a sour taste in mouth. After 10 lessons, my driving instructor (Steve) suddenly told me out of the blue that he thinks I should see another instructor. I found this disingenuous after weeks of telling me that I was doing really well and everything would come together. He took me around my local area, just driving down a long bend and coming round the same for at 6 weeks. In hindsight, it a tactic to get more money but it's the deceptiveness of the instructor, I don't understand.

Also we arranged the next lesson after thd end of driving session but the last six lessons, he always texted to rearrange a day before or change the time. I tried to be flexible but I did think that perhaps he didn't want to do the lessons as if I was an afterthought. But I gave him the benefit of the doubt, turns out my instinct was right.

When I called the office to complain, I spoke to two people, the first one offered a worthless apology and promised to call me back after speaking to Steve. She never called me back. The second lady was adamant that Steve had acted appropriately and began to accuse me over the phone that I was being evasive. I have to conclude that they are unprofessional, ready to defend their instructors without investigating the matter and lack any empathy with customers. I would urge anyone considering using them to go elsewhere

"Jim Whitbread!!!!"

Jim is the GREATEST Driving Instructor in the ENTIRE WORLD!!! (and probably in the entire universe too!)...

I had been taught by 3 driving instructors before meeting Jim. I dreaded driving lessons, hated getting in the car and was an absolute nervous wreck on the roads...
I NEVER thought i'd be ready to take a driving test let alone actually pass one...

However, upon meeting Jim Whitbread EVERYTHING changed.

Jim is patient, professional, to the point, clam and incredibly funny!
I instantly felt more relaxed while driving and was able to understand and take note of what he was teaching me and my confidence grew enormously.

Amazingly, I was ready to take my test in May 2022...
and just as Jim had predicted...

I PASSED FIRST TIME!!!!!

Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU JIM!
You're a Legend! :)

"I just had to write this review"

I just had to write this review. No hard feelings towards Nogear, I have anxiety about learning to drive due to past horrible experience with a different driving school.
I actually saw a nogear instructor in Stevenage at the beginning of Covid, I can't remember their name, nice man, made good first impressions, made me want to learn with this driving school.
Long story short, this nogear driving instructor from Letchworth just made my anxiety worse. I was looking forward to my first lesson and he totally ruined the experience with his Narcissistic and intimidating behaviour. He basically took my money to talk to me in a condescending way for 2hours.
Anyways, I am moving on, gonna find a new instructor, and I am going to pass that driving test. Period.

"James Whitbread"

I'd like to start by saying I passed my driving test today and it's thanks to Jim (James).
I first came to Jim after having a negative experience with AA, I was very nervous and unsure of myself but Jim made learning to drive fun and helped me to overcome my nerves pretty quickly, the way he teaches and explains everything from manouvers to roundabouts is triple A. I would recommend him 100 times over.
Thank you.

"Jim Whitbread"

I highly recommend Jim. He is professional, patient and funny! I have passed my test at first time. I started to learn driving 10 years ago and carried bed habits and worries since then luckily i met with Jim who reassured me with his easy going style and thought me how to drive.

"Instructor/Jim Whitbread"

I PASSED MY TEST FIRST TIME!! 0 Minors or Any faults whatsoever, and that’s all thanks to Jim Whitbread, what a fantastic instructor!

Initially I was really nervous about driving but as soon as I met Jim he made me feel comfortable and it felt like I’ve known him all my life, he’s such a good guy as well as a teacher, gonna miss my lessons with him.

Overall 10/10, he is always on time, always brings his bright personality and makes you feel at home, good luck to the future Jim if you see this, appreciate you a lot !

"Driving Instructor"

What a brilliant instructor Carl is, not only very accommodating and working around work and other activities, he has fitted me in at all times, not to mention a lesson at 7.10am on the day of my test.

Carl is honest, reliable and truthful in everything I have done on driving lessons. When an error has occurred has told, explained and then advised on how to go forward next time. Carl was always upfront and straight to the point of telling me where I am at on my lessons and test ready etc.

A very worthy driving instructor and would definitely recommend to anyone I know learning to drive.

Thank you for everything and getting me test ready Carl, it’s been a pleasure in what has been some strange times in this world recently.

Regards
Lee 👍