A learner driver pulling away from the kerb in the black Coastal Mini on a tree-lined street

Driving lessons in Southport, at your pace.

One-to-one lessons with Ian in a dual-controlled Mini. He picks you up from home, school, work or college and teaches in a way that is easy to understand.

  • £42.501 hour lesson
  • £2105 hour block
  • £40010 hour block
  • Pick-upfrom your door

Lessons that start from your door

Ian collects you from home, school, work or college, so the lesson starts as soon as you get in the car. Every lesson is one-to-one in the Mini, with dual controls on Ian’s side.

Coastal Mini covers Southport, Birkdale, Crosby, Formby, Crossens, Churchtown and the surrounding areas. Teaching hours are flexible and can include evenings and weekends.

  • Southport
  • Birkdale
  • Crosby
  • Formby
  • Crossens
  • Churchtown
A student with a backpack walking towards the black Coastal Mini parked outside a college
Pick-up from home, school, work or college.

Pick your hours

Book a single hour, or a block of 5, 10 or 20 hours and each hour costs less. Every hour is one-to-one in the Mini. Keep scrolling to watch the dial, or pick an option.

Want to pass within weeks? Intensive courses put your hours close together.

0 5 10 15 20
£42.50 1 hour
A learner’s hands on the steering wheel of the Mini, coast road ahead

What every lesson gives you

  • A dual-controlled Mini

    Small and manoeuvrable, the ideal car to learn in. Ian has dual controls on his side, so you can concentrate on driving.

  • Teaching you can follow

    Lessons are easy to understand and taught to the DVSA syllabus, because it is the safest way to drive.

  • A calm, patient instructor

    Many years of experience, and a manner pupils describe as patient, calm and understanding.

  • Lessons that fit your week

    Teaching hours are flexible and can include evenings and weekends.

Ian is the best driving instructor ever. He never rushed me, he made sure I knew thoroughly what I had been taught so far before moving onto something new.

Annmary MathewSouthport, 28 Sep 2022 ★★★★★ Read more reviews

Questions pupils ask

How much does a lesson cost?

A 1 hour lesson costs £42.50. You can also book a block of 5, 10 or 20 hours, which brings the hourly price down.

Where do lessons start?

Ian can pick you up from home, school, work or college anywhere in Southport, Birkdale, Crosby, Formby, Crossens, Churchtown and the surrounding areas.

What car will I learn in?

A black Mini with dual controls and the Coastal Mini roof sign. It is small and easy to handle, which makes it a good car to learn in.

Can I have lessons in the evening or at the weekend?

Yes. Teaching hours are flexible and can include evenings and weekends.

Is it cheaper to book a block of lessons?

Yes. 5 hours cost £210, 10 hours cost £400 and 20 hours cost £780, which works out at less than £42.50 an hour.

What if I need to cancel?

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to change or cancel a lesson, or the lesson is charged. Emergencies and difficult situations are always given consideration.

A smiling learner at the wheel of the black Coastal Mini with her instructor beside her
Anything else? Call Ian on 07876 712 015.

Book your first lesson with Ian

Ring, text or send a message. Tell Ian where you are, whether you have driven before and when you would like to start.