Driving Lessons Ilford

Wise Driver

Windermere Gardens

Redbridge

Ilford

Essex

IG4 5BZ

info@wisedriver.co.uk

07792 343360

http://wise-driver.co.uk/

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About Wise Driver

Date Established:: 2008

Description:

Wise Driver is a driving school in Ilford, started by Mahesh Morar in 2008. The school covers Ilford and the entire East London area. Mahesh speaks both English and Gujarati, he trained with the Instructor College and joined BSM, working with them for 2 years. All driving leessons are conducted in a manaual car and they do not offer automatic driving lessons.

In regards to its prices, Wise Driver has a number of different packages on offer. You can book standard driving lessons, refresher driving lessons, motorway lessons and the Pass Plus driving course. They have a special deal available where you can book your first 5 hours for £95.00. This works out at £19 per hour. The deal is only available in a manual car and you must be a novice driver to book it. They explicitly state the deal is just for beginners, so if you’ve had previous driving experience you may not be eligible. Beginner drivers can also book their first 10 driving lessons for £180. This work out at £18 a lesson, which is a good deal in the Ilford area.

A one-hour driving lesson with Wise Drivers costs £22. This is slightly above the average for driving lessons in Ilford. 10 driving lessons will cost you £210 and this works out at £21 per hour. If you book 20 driving lessons it costs you £400, saving you £40 off the standard price. 30 driving lessons with the driving school costs £570, this works out at £19 an hour. 40 lessons with the driving school costs £760 and this also works out at £19 per hour too.

Wise Driver do not have that many 3rd party reviews. They do not have a profile on Yell.com which most driving instructors in Ilford do. On Google they have 2 reviews, while on Facebook they have just 1 review. A lack of third of third party reviews can be a cause for concern, however the driving school does have reviews on their own website.

Wise Driver has a lot of reviews on their website. The testimonial page has pictures and quotes from students who they have helped pass their driving test. The high number of student testimonials, indicate that Wise Driver is one of the best driving schools in Ilford. The students are all based in and around Ilford, indicating that Mahesh and his team know the area well.

For learner drivers who wish to book and pay for their driving lessons online, Wise Driver can accommodate this. They have an online booking form on their website which can be used to make your order.

Areas Covered:: East London, Ilford, Hackney, Chingford, Redbridge, Walthamstow

Prices and Services Offered

Prices:: £22 per hour Motorway Lessons £22 per hour Refresher Lessons £22 per hour

Available Courses:: 10 Manual Lessons - £210

20 Manual Lessons - £400

30 Manual Lessons - £570

40 Manual Lesson - £760

Pass Plus - £150

Test Booking Services:: Wise Driver provide a free theory test and driving test booking service.

Cars Used:: Hyundai I30

Additional Information

Online Payment Accepted: No

Gift Vouchers Available: No

Male and Female Instructors: No

Automatic Driving Lessons: No

Reviews

Reviews on Book Learn Pass:

Martin Schultz - 20/01/2017 -

Booked driving lessons in Ilford with Wise Driver and I really enjoyed my time with them. My driving instructor was friendly, really relaxed and very patient with me. I needed lot of time and he didn't rush. I struggled with the hazard perception but slowly he got me up to a good standard, Passed in 6 months too.

Tom Perri - 31/01/2017 -

My previous driving instructor was not the best so I decided to find another driving instructor instead. I contact Wise Driver and they were really pleasant and professional so that gave me a lot of confidence. Once I started my driving lessons with Mahesh, it was clear he knew his stuff. He had me on the back roads first to get me used to the car's controls before I started tackling the busy roads.
He's very patient and super reliable too, so all in all no complaints.

Jim Garret - 08/02/2017 -

Passed first time thanks to Mahesh and the Wize Driver team. I got on well with him and can't thank him enough. It took me a while to get to test standard but that's because I kept taking breaks between lessons. Loved his simple explanations and wealth of experience.

Emma Harris - 18/02/2017 -

I live in Ilford and booked driving lessons with Wise Driver after reading the testimonial page on their website. They had lots of reviews from other students and I think that said a lot about the driving school. I realised from my first lesson that the standard of teaching was going to be good. Mahesh is a great instructor he has lots of knowledge and patience as well. Would recommend if asked.

GSM Driving Academy

156 Fencepiece Road

Barkingside

Ilford

Essex

IG6 2LA

info@gsmonline.co.uk

0203 633 3003

http://gsmonline.co.uk

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About GSM Driving Academy

Date Established:: 1977

Description:

GSM Driving Academy Available Courses

Established in 1977, GSM Driving Academy is one of the oldest running driving schools in East London. The school covers the entire East London area, it has male and female driving instructors and provides both manual and automatic driving lessons. They also offer a wide range of courses including motorway lessons, night tuition and driving crash courses.

GSM Driving Academy Teaching Vehicles

GSM prices fall in the average for the East London area. They have good introductory offers, for example 4 manual driving lessons for £56 and this works out to be £14 per hour. Prices are split by location and type of vehicle, but it is relatively easy to find the lesson type you are interested in and how much you will pay. Before booking it is worthwhile thinking about what time of day you would like to have your lessons as their prices differ between daytime and evening. For example a standard block booking of 5 lessons costs £90 on a weekday and £95 on a weekend. Your choice of payment method also influences the amount you pay. If you pay by Paypal the weekend block of 5 lessons will cost you £100, instead of the £95 mentioned above.

Student Who Passed Their Driving Test With GSM Driving Academy

Their clear pricing structure also makes it easy to calculate the total cost of your driving lessons. The pricing page clearly state the price of introductory lessons and what the cost of lessons will be, once the initial driving are complete. Many other driving schools in the area do not advertise how much it will cost once the introductory deal has ended and this can lead to surprises for the student.

On Facebook, GSM have 1,044 likes and 1010 followers. Their profile highlights their recent passes and their wall contains messages from ex-students. You can’t leave reviews on their page, however you can post on their wall if you need to. The school does respond to negative feedback left on their profile too. We have seen posts where students have complained, a representative of GSM have responded and later the student posted a positive comment once their issue was resolved. Seeing the company respond in this way shows it takes customer service seriously.

The school also has a twitter profile however it does not seem to be active. The profile has 148 followers but has only tweeted 3 times. The last tweet was sent in 2014, so it is safe to say it is not a profile they are keeping updated.

GSM Driving Academy Reviews

Based on reviews found on Google and Yell.com, GSM Driving Academy is well thought of. On Yell.com, the driving school has 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 17 reviews and on Google, it has a 4.2 out of 5 rating based on 34 reviews. One instructor who stood out from the reviews on both platforms is Harpreet. From the comments left, she is very patient and professional and students regularly mentioned her friendly nature.

Areas Covered:: East London, South East London, North London

Prices and Services Offered

Prices:: Manual Lessons East London 3 Lessons £45 4 Lessons £56 5 Lessons £80 10 Lessons £160 Automatic Lessons East London 3 Lessons £51 4 Lessons £64 5 Lessons £90 10 Lessons £180 Manual Lessons North London 3 Lessons £45 4 Lessons £56 5 Lessons £80 10 Lessons £160 Automatic Lessons North London 3 Lessons £54 4 Lessons £64 5 Lessons £95 10 Lessons £180 Manual Lessons South London 3 Lessons £51 4 Lessons £60 5 Lessons £90 10 Lessons £180 Automatic Lessons South London 3 Lessons £54 4 Lessons £64 5 Lessons £95 10 Lessons £180

Available Courses:: Motorway Lessons - £25

Night Driving Lessons - £25

Test Booking Services:: GSM online will help reschedule your driivng test for you for £30. Once you have chosen your driving test centre and booked a test, they will search for an earlier date and book this for you once you have confirmed. Payment for the this service is made via Paypal.

Additional Information

Online Payment Accepted: Yes

Gift Vouchers Available: No

Male and Female Instructors: Yes

Automatic Driving Lessons: Yes

Reviews

Reviews on Book Learn Pass:

Ahmed Ali - 24/02/2017 -

I really enjoyed learning to drive with GSM. I passed at the second attempt with only one minor and it's all down to my instructor Harpreet. She was super patient with me and gave me lots of confidence, I highly recommend!

Sinthia - 23/02/2017 -

Would just like to say that GSM are a great school and they helped me get my drivers license. I had 30 driving lessons with them in total and it was definitely money well spent.

Marzan Singh - 27/02/2017 -

Great service, I enjoyed my driving lessons and Harpreet is a really great driving instructor. I've already recommended her to all my friends and family

Lucy - 27/02/2017 -

Satisfied with the standard of teaching but a few late cancellations made things tougher than they should have been. Overall though, GSM were good.

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Xpress Driving School

25 Waremead Road

Ilford

London

IG2 6TF

info@xpressdrivingschool.co.uk

02071270618

http://xpressdrivingschool.co.uk/

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About Xpress Driving School

Description:

Xpress Driving School is based in Ilford, they provide driving lessons in East London and offer both manual and automatic driving lessons. Covering parts of Essex, Barking, Dagenham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Hackney, the school covers a reasonable area and it has a number of driving instructors on its books.

Xpress Driving School Introductory Offer

Xpress offer some of the cheapest driving lessons in Ilford. Their special offer of 4hrs (manual) for £70 works out at £17.50 and this is a good introductory deal. Booking their special offer saves you up £20 compared to the average price of driving lessons in the area. The standard price for driving lessons with the school is £22 per hour for manual lessons and £24 for automatic lessons.

The school’s prices represent value for money. For example their most expensive package of 40 lessons (manual) for £740 works out at £18.50 a lesson. This is quite cheap for Ilford and Essex. The school offers 40 automatic driving lessons for £800 and this works out at £20 per lesson. Compare these prices to nearby Romford and you can make a saving of over £250 booking 40 driving lessons with Xpress Driving School.

Book Learn PassXpress Driving School Intensive Driving Course Offer

Xpress also offer crash driving courses in Ilford. Students can book these intensive course if they have a driving test approaching. These courses are slightly more expensive than booking standard lessons. In most cases Xpress will have to make you a priority, rearranging lessons with other students in the process. A 10 hour crash course programme costs £270, working out at £27 per hour. Compare this to a standard block booking of 10 hours which costs £200 and the intensive option is 35% more expensive.

You can find customer reviews of Xpress Driving School on their testimonial page. The driving school has a gallery of recent passes and more pictures of students passing on their Facebook page.

You can get in touch with the school using the details on this page or visiting their website and using their ‘call me back service‘. To use simply fill in your contact details, select a time when you would like the driving school to call you back and they will.

Areas Covered:: East London, Barking, Dagenham, Hackney, Ilford, Waltham Forest

Prices and Services Offered

Prices:: Manual Prices Automatic Prices 1 hour £22 1 hour £24 5 hours £105 5 hours £115 10 hours £200 10 hours £220 20 hours £390 20 hours £430 30 hours £570 30 hours £630 40 hours £740 40 hours £800

Available Courses:: 10 Hours Manual Intensive Driving Course - £270

20 Hours Manual Intensive Driving Course - £460

30 Hours Manual Intensive Driving Course - £640

40 Hours Manual Intensive Driving Course - £810

10 Hours Automatic Intensive Driving Course - £290

20 Hours Automatic Intensive Driving Course - £500

30 Hours Automatic Intensive Driving Course - £700

40 Hours Automatic Intensive Driving Course - £890

Cars Used:: Audi A3 Sport, VW Golf GT

Additional Information

Online Payment Accepted: No

Gift Vouchers Available: No

Male and Female Instructors: No

Automatic Driving Lessons: No

Reviews

Reviews on Book Learn Pass:

Simon Minto - 28/01/2017 -

Learning to drive with Xpress Driving School was a pleasure. I had a good time and passed my test at the second attempt. My driving instructor was easy to get along with and his teaching style was really easy to understand. Would recommend if asked

Clifford - 04/02/2017 -

I booked an intensive driving course in Ilford with Xpress Driving School and I'm happy I did. From the call the school was very professional and I felt like I was in good hands. My driving lessons were enjoyable and I found it easy to get on with my driving instructor.

Maryanne Hatchett - 15/02/2017 -

Passed my driving test at the first attempt thanks to Xpress. It took me 40 lessons to feel ready to book a driving test and after a few more lessons just before it, I took it and passed. Would highly recommend Xpress driving school and if you live in Ilford they are one of the best driving instructors in the area.

Emeka Adaekwe - 25/02/2017 -

I enjoyed learning to drive with Xpress driving school. My instructor was punctual, professional and knew the Ilford area really well. I passed at the second attempt and would recommend.

Michael Collins - 09/03/2017 -

To say I was nervous is an understatement. I found it really difficult during the first few lessons, but my driving instructor calmed my fears and improved my confidence. Slowly we worked on things such as junctions, roundabouts and the dual carriage. Couldn't be happier with Xpress and I agree they are one of the best driving instructors in Ilford.

Hayley Knight - 24/03/2017 -

Top driving school in Ilford. Can't speak of them highly enough and they are really well run. At times I thought I wasn't going to pass, but with their assistance and constant support I got through it and now I am a proud driving license holder.

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Sky Driving School

23 Regent Gardens

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8UL

07960 425912

http://skydriving.co.uk/

Monday - Sunday
08:00am - 08:00pm

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About Sky Driving School

Description:

Sky Driving School is a driving school based in Ilford Essex. It is run by Muj and Sophie, two driving instructors with several years experience. The school covers the entire East London area and it has a positive online reputation. The school has both male and female driving instructors, as well as multi-lingual driving lessons too. You can view Sky’s introduction video below.

Sky Driving only offer manual driivng lessons and prices begin at £20. Their driving lessons are relatively cheap for the area, although it is possible to find cheaper driving lessons in Ilford. The school’s introductory deal of 4 lessons for £50 is however great value. The introductory deal works out at £12.50 an hour, a significant discount. The deal is only available to new customers, so if you are an existing one, you will have to pay the standard hourly rate. If you would like to block book with the school, it costs £180 for 10 hours with them.

Muj of Sky Driving School

You can view the driving school’s recent passes on their website. Here you can see pictures of students who have recently passed, along with their feedback. This section of their website has a large number of pictures and testimonials and it shows the driving school is well thought of.

The school also has a number of reviews on 3rd party websites. On Facebook they have a 4.7 out of 5 rating, based on 37 reviews. From the comments left by ex students, Shereen and Shabnam are two of their more popular driving instructors. As well as both being patient and calm, they are also very punctual which is a good sign. Sky also has 9 reviews on Google too.

Sky Driving also provide, driving instructor training. If you live in Ilford or the surrounding area, you can train and qualify as a driving instructor with the driving school. Prices start at £30 an hour and for more details, visit the school’s ADI training section.

To make an enquiry with the driving school, you can either use the details on this page, or use their contact form. Sky Driving also have a competition where you can win a free driving lesson with them. To enter, you need to complete the traffic signs quiz on their website.

Areas Covered:: East London, Ilford, Hackney, Barkingside, Leyton, South Woodford, Walthamstow, Woodford

Prices and Services Offered

Prices:: Manual Lessons Only 1 Hour £20 4 hours £50 (New Customers) 10 hours £180

Available Courses:: Intensive Driving Courses From £160

Pass Plus

Additional Information

Online Payment Accepted: No

Gift Vouchers Available: No

Male and Female Instructors: Yes

Automatic Driving Lessons: No

Reviews

Reviews on Book Learn Pass:

Simon Clarke - 14/01/2017 -

I started out very nervous but slowly I got to grips with things with the help of my driving instructor Muj. He's very patient and understanding and never rushes. He made me feel confident right from the start and he's one of the best driving instructors in Ilford.

Mark Noland - 31/01/2017 -

Sky Driving have to be one the best driving schools in East London. Shabnam is a great instructor, she's really easy to understand and I got on well with her. It wasn't easy, I take ages to get the hang of things, but she was right there with me every step of the way. Super punctual and organised as well and this definitely helps.

Matt Lewis - 03/02/2017 -

Passed at the third attempt but that's not down to Muj, just that I made silly mistakes. Muj is a good instructor, he's very experienced and friendly too. This would have been a 5 star review, just that he had to rescheduled lessons a couple of times.

Louise Foster - 25/02/2017 -

My instructors name was Shelley and she's was great with me. She's calm and very laid back. I don' remember her panicking at any point during my lessons, even though I did some crazy things looking back on it now! I over her open and friendly personality and I've already recommended her to my friends and family.

Chris Ekpom - 14/03/2017 -

Happy I passed my test, Sky are a good driving school and my instructors was good too. He knows the Ilford area well, he took me through Goodmayes really early to get me used to the test route and I'm happy with my choice.

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Alfie's Driving School

241 Turpin Avenue

Romford

Essex

RM5 2PR

info@alfiesdrivingschool.com

01708 361339

http://alfiesdrivingschool.com

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About Alfie's Driving School

Date Established:: 2007

Description:

Alfie’s Driving School is a driving school based in Romford. It was established over 10 years ago by Leon Webster and it has over 15 driving instructors working for it. The company is well known in Romford and its one of the most popular driving schools in the area.

Alfie’s Driving School has a superb reputation. It has a large number of independent reviews and this is the sign of a good driving school. It has a 5 star rating on Google based on 53 reviews. A 4.6 rating on yell.com based on 28 reviews and a 4.9 rating on Facebook, based on 56 reviews. This many positive reviews tell us ex-students really enjoy learning to drive with the school. We always recommend choosing a driving school with a good reputation and Alfie’s definitely falls in this category. You can also find additional reviews on the school’s Freeindex page.

Alfie’s Driving School Google Reviews

Price wise, Alfie’s is above the average for driving lessons in Romford. The standard price for a manual driving lesson with the school is £22. The cost of an automatic driving lesson with them is £23. There is a student discount available, where £1 is deducted of the cost for both manual and automatic lessons.

There are also some deals available with the company. New students can book their first 5 lessons for £95, or their first 10 for £189. Both prices are for manual vehicles only. It costs £105 and £209 respectively, for automatic driving lessons .

If you are looking for an intensive driving course in Romford, Alfie’s do have a number of intensive packages available. They offer their ‘Signature’ package, which consists of 26 hours training and costs £820. This works out at roughly £31.50 per hour and this is quite expensive for the Romford area. The ‘Just Getting Started’ package consists of 32 hours training and costs £990. This works out at £28.12p per hour and this is much better value. For a full list of the school’s prices click here.

Alfie’s Driving School Price List

A great feature of Alfie’s driving school, is their driving instructor profiles. Each instructor has a profile on the website, with has key information about the trainer. If you are interested in booking a driving lesson with Alfie’s, read the instructor profiles first. Doing so will help you choose an instructor you are more likely to get on with. Not many driving schools in Romford list their driving instructors in this way, so we definitely recommend taking advantage of it.

Hayley is one of the school’s female driving instructors. She teaches in Toyota Yaris, she really enjoys the flexible hours and she has an 11 year old daughter, who she loves spending time with. From the reviews left on Yell.com, students like her reliability and clear instructions.

Hayley is a Driving Instructor Working For Alfie’s Driving School

Claire is another of Alfie’s female driving instructors. She has been an ADI over 8 years, she’s based in Romford and loves the variety of being a driving instructor. From reviews left by ex-students, she is able to make each driving lesson interesting and engaging.

Claire is a Driving Instructor Working For Alfie’s Driving School

Lee is a driving instructor working for Alfie’s Driving School and he’s been a qualified ADI for 22 years. He’s a very experienced driving instructor and enjoys helping learner drivers reach their goals. Lee has received a number of positive reviews on Google. Ex-students mention his patience and ability to fix bad habits.

Lee is a Driving Instructor Working For Alfie’s Driving School

Richard is another instructor on the school’s book. He teaches in a Ford Fiesta, he trained in Romford and has been teaching over 15 years. From the testimonials on the company’s website, students love Richard’s relaxed and warm nature.

Richard is a Driving Instructor Working For Alfie’s Driving School

The instructors working for Alfie’s Driving School are very experienced. Each instructor has been teaching for a number years and it one of the reason why they have so many good reviews. Learning to drive with an experienced driving instructor, greatly improves the chances of you passing in a short space of time. For a full list of the school’s driving instructors. click here.

Areas Covered:: Essex, Romford, Hornchuch, Barking, Basildon, Chingford, Dagenham, Epping, Ilford, Loughton, Wanstead

Prices and Services Offered

Prices:: Manual Lessons Automatic Lessons £22 per Hour £23 per Hour £21 per Hour Students £22 per Hour Students £25 Motorway Lessons £26 Motorway Lessons

Available Courses:: FIRST 5 Hours Manual - £95

FIRST 5 Hours Automatic - £105

FIRST 10 Hours Manual - £189

FIRST 10 Hours Automatic - £209

Standard Block Booking 10 Hours Manual - £209

Standard Block Booking 10 Hours Automatic - £219

Standard Block Booking Students 10 Hours Manual - £199

Standard Block Booking Students 10 Hours Automatic - £209

Re-test Special 8 Hours - £310

Brush-up 12 Hours - £430

Been a While 16 Hours - £550

Confidence Booster 20 Hours - £670

Alfie's Signature 26 Hours - £820

Just Got Started 32 Hours - £990

Beginner - £1220

Pass Plus Manual - £149

Pass Plus Automatic - £159

Driving Test Booking Fee:: It costs £70 to book a manual car for a driving test and £75 for an automatic vehicle.

Driving Test Centres Covered:: Barking Driving Test Centre

Goodmayes Driving Test Centre

Chingford Driving Test Centre

Loughton Driving Test Centre

Cars Used:: Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris

Additional Information

Online Payment Accepted: Yes

Gift Vouchers Available: No

Male and Female Instructors: Yes

Automatic Driving Lessons: Yes

Reviews

Reviews on Book Learn Pass:

Marcus N - 10/01/2017 -

Loved my lessons with Alfie's Driving School. I called them after reading their reviews, what a great decision! The customer service is great, I felt like they really did care and I don't have the words to describe Leon! What a great instructor.

Nathan Clarke - 12/01/2017 -

Passed my test in Loughton, only had 4 minors and that's down to Alfie's. I booked the beginner package and to be honest I probably needed more lessons but booked a test anyway. I was really nervous before my first lesson but after a 2 or 3 lessons I was already feeling really confident. Definitely contact them if you want to pass your test.

Sophie Drew - 15/01/2017 -

Highly recommend, The best driving school in Romford and I've already made sure my sister learns with them too.

Misha L - 24/01/2017 -

Went to Alfie's after 20 hours with RED and feeling like I wasn't progressing. I requested a female driving instructor and got Claire. She's a great instructor and someone who's really friendly and easy to get on with. She'll never judge you even if you make a mistake, I made lots btw!