Driving instructor recommendations

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  1. Red

    Red Cornet Member

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    My son's just turned 17 so looking for a driving instructor for him. We're in Cudworth but he goes to NC Pontefract so someone based round Hemsworth or Ackworth might be best positioned.

    I've seen instructors recommended on here in the past but unfortunately the search tool doesn't seem to be working for me.

    Can anyone help?

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    fitzytyke2 Well-Known Member

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    Try swift pass at grimy mate. His name is Darren Mollart. Really good instructor and nice bloke.

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    Cheers Fitzy - you don't have a number for him do you? I can't seem to find him online.
     
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    fitzytyke2 Well-Known Member

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    Me either! Must work from recommendation, which is a good thing.

    I'll ask our lass and see if she still has his number.

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    Archey Well-Known Member

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    If they're still going, avoid a company called Local. They were a joke when I was learning to drive.

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    Aye that's them. We're talking 10 years ago now but basically I had 2 instructors cancel on me shortly before tests and Local weren't very urgent in getting me a replacement. For my first 2 tests I went with instructors who I'd literally met the day before and the 2nd time the guy had a different car to the first 2. The 3rd fella I had, Mark was great. He was as annoyed with the company as I was. He left local shortly after I passed my test and went self employed. He retired from driver training altogether after my brother passed his test about 7 years ago. He was his last student.

    So yeah I don't rate local.

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    Can't inbox you so hope it's ok to put his number on here?

    01226 711119 swift pass.

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    I would recommend
    Alan Shephard Driving School

    Tel: 01226 249520

    I actually used to enjoy my driving lessons with him. Also has a chap working for him who is just as good.
     
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    My missus and 2 of the kids all passed first time with a bloke called Aidy Derbyshire. Tel 07810 110493
     
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    Thanks all for the suggestions. I've booked my son in with Darren at Swift Pass.
     

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