★★★★★
Passed my license in one go got trained by them. Highly recommended.
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★★★★★
10/10 passed first time, Fantastic instructor calm, and really does teach you very well plus you get to practice in a cool mini cooper. Would highly recommend Ian great service thanks alot mate.
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★★★★★
I found an early test date in Southport, thought I'd take my chance, and had to travel down south from Glasgow. The first challenge was to find a local instructor. I sent requests to many, and Ian replied positively and made himself available on just 12 hours' notice, agreeing to offer a 2-hour lesson prior to the test. I was late and could only manage 1 hour, but his one hour was definitely worth over 20 hours, and I ended up passing my test on the 1st attempt with only one minor. I would highly recommend this guy; he is the best in his field and knows exactly what you need to work on. Thank you, Ian.
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★★★★★
Best one I passed driving test by first time because of you.
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★★★★★
Ian was fantastic. I called him up on short notice to prepare me to Southport routes and also get me familiar with his car. I had only driven in Liverpool and London before. He has a load of experience and knowledge in passing driving tests. He is particularly good at reading your mistakes quickly and giving great tips to fix them.
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★★★★★
Great instructor passed first time!
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★★★★★
Passed my test first time, Ian was fantastic. He supported me throughout. I would highly recommend Ian.
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★★★★★
I had good review from the instructor and his lessons - *Clear, patient instructor* – - *Structured plan* – starts with basics (seat-adjust, mirrors, controls), then moves to traffic, parking, highway, night driving, etc. - *Progress tracking* – a quick recap after each session, noting what’s good and what needs work. - *Practice in real conditions* – highways, city traffic, rain (parking lots for confidence)- *Safety focus* – defensive driving tips, constant mirror checks, keeping.
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★★★★★
Ian is an excellent driving instructor. I felt so confident and prepared for my test, and even manage to pass on my first attempt! Would highly recommend Coastal Driving.
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★★★★★
I would really recommend Ian as a great driving instructor. He is very patience and made me feel at ease with his calm presence and clear instructions.
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★★★★★
A top notch instructor, very professional, consistent , committed, considerate and credible, worthy of unlimited referrals. Keep it up Ian.
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★★★★★
I am a nervous driver! I had previously had a lot of lessons with another instructor who made me more nervous! Ian is nothing like that. He is patient, calm, understanding and pleasant to get along with during the lessons. Although my nerves got the better of me in 2 tests I passed my 3rd test Ian was nothing but supportive and understanding during this time. I highly recommend Coastal Mini Driving School 10/10.
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★★★★★
I honestly can’t thank Ian enough, what an amazing driving instructor helped me so much and I passed first time today I would highly recommend anyone to go with coastal driving school .
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★★★★★
I had a few instructors before but Ian taught me a lot and was dedicated to helping me, just passed my test first time and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He is fantastic!
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★★★★★
Would recommend Ian, helped me pass first time, explained everything very easily and is a good instructor.
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★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Ian from Coastal Mini Driving School. His patience, professionalism, and expertise made the learning process smooth and enjoyable. Ian's clear instructions and constructive feedback helped me build confidence behind the wheel, ultimately leading to me passing my driving test with flying colors in just 18hrs of practise. I highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled driving instructor.
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★★★★★
Really knowledgeable instructor who got me through to passing very quickly! (2-3 weeks! ). Explained things in a way I was able to understand and put me at ease as someone who is a very anxious driver. Will be doing a pass plus in the future to build my motorway confidence. Very flexible and a good communicator too. Highly recommended.
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★★★★★
Ian is incredibly patient and experienced. He helped me get confident in my ability and pass second time.
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★★★★★
Overall, Ian is a very good instructor with a great car to learn in. Some lessons have to be rearranged at short notice, but he is fine when you wish to do the same. I would recommend him to anyone in the Southport area.
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★★★★★
Best value for money, changed to Coastal Mini Driving for my second attempt and passed. Thanks Ian for being professionally firm and making learning fun. You have made my 2024 kicked off on a flying start.
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★★★★★
Highly recommend Ian! He was aKeats incredibly patient and supportive throughout my lessons. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to pass my driving test first time! He made me feel comfortable behind the wheel and always took the time to explain things clearly.
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★★★★★
Very good Driving experience Driving with Ian. Very good instructor and will guide you all throughout the Driving class. Passed my Driving test with only 10 classes.
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★★★★★
Ian is amazing! SO patient with my 18 year old son, explains everything clearly and calmly. This was the main reason I chose him. Gabe really enjoyed learning with him and he passed FIRST TIME! Would strongly recommend to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Ian was well organised, reliable, prompt and accommodating regarding lesson times and has a great sense of humour, which put Gabe very much at ease. He is also extremely competitively priced, with discounted block bookings of 10hours.
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★★★★★
After having previous instructors and failed tests, I’d built up a lot of anxiety about my test. Ian was patient, understanding and supportive, reassuring me when I doubted myself which made me a confident driver and enabled me to pass my test. He’s very knowledgeable, explains everything clearly and handles stressful situations calmly, which really put me at ease. He is reliable and will make time for you. For anyone looking for a highly skilled driving instructor, I couldn’t recommend Ian enough. Thank you Ian!
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★★★★★
My instructor was Ian Wookey, and I would like to say that I was fortunate to get him as my instructor. He was very professional and understanding. He helped me understand the common mistakes, rules etiquettes in driving and was very reasonable. He was so pleasant, patient and knowledgeable about all things driving, cars, tips and tricks to park, etc. Really helpful to build my confidence. I definitely recommend him to others. Thank you .
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★★★★★
Ian allowed me to book lessons with him with only a week left until my test. I am not local to Southport and I wanted to learn the test routes. His lessons were very efficient, he went over the main things and the test routes in just four lessons. I wouldn’t have been able to pass without his help. I definitely recommend him!
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★★★★★
Very good reliable and friendly instrutor, only took me 4lessons to pass my driving test after failed the previous one, I would strongly recommend anyone who wants to have driving lessons.
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★★★★★
Ian was beyond Helpful I couldnt be more grateful for his assistance. I was caught in a bind with 5 days until my practical and my existing instructors car suddenly out of action. Ian made the effort and really came through booking in a few hours last minute aswell as the test and it was amazing. In the 3 hours I spent with Ian I learnt more than having spent 10 times that with other People, his approach to training, was very positively reinforcing, with his binder of reference images and just his general atittude could not be under stated. Not only teaching you how to drive but also the true reasoning and theory behind why you need to do the actions you do, his instruction is very thorough and made easy to follow/understand. I would recommend Ian Very Highly to anyone who wants the best training they can get, Great rates and Definatley 1 of the best out there. Cant Thank Ian enough for accomodating me at the last second.
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★★★★★
Ian was very helpful and supportive. Thankyou!
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★★★★★
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. He was so good I passed first time :).
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★★★★★
I’ve been driving with Ian from around Summer last year, due to changing my driving instructor and he’s honestly one of the nicest driving instructors out there, very knowledgeable and adaptable lessons to suit your own life style and affordable too! I passed my test second time with Ian this week! I would recommend Ian to anyone who is thinking of starting to learn to drive, as who doesn’t want to learn in a Bright orange mini !
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★★★★★
I did an intensive course with Ian, 20 hours over a week and then my test was on the 7th day. I passed with only 3 faults! I started off such a nervous driver but Ian lead me to feel comfortable and calm behind the wheel - in such a short amount of time too. Cannot thank him enough and I definitely recommend him !
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★★★★★
Ian was nothing short of amazing. He was punctual, patient, tolerant and understanding. I detested even the thought of driving a manual car prior to taking lessons with Ian, but now I just might get one, that's how good he is. I passed on first attempt and that shows how much of an excellent and highly skilled instructor Ian is. Wouldn't have asked for a better instructor. Thank you Ian.
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★★★★★
Lovely man very patient passed first time.
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★★★★★
Ian was fantastic, he was very punctual. Ian was very understanding and happy to repeat himself and go over things several times to ensure I understood. Thank you made up that I passed my test first time.
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★★★★★
Exelent instructor and extremely professional throughout the difficult Covid Period.
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★★★★★
Ian was a friendly person to learn with and helped me to pass in only 3 months. He was reliable and made time for me.
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★★★★★
Despite all the inconvenience of lockdown and long breaks in lessons Ian's focused, methodical and dog with a bone approach really paid off! In all honesty though he's lovely and will iron out any bad habits you may slip into long before your test leaving plenty of time to work on polishing your skills. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn right.
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★★★★★
Ian was a great driving instructor, friendly, brilliant teacher, reliable and always made time for regular lessons. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great driving instructor.
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★★★★★
Always helpful, Ian took over after I wasn't making progress with another instructor and led me to pass my test and become a safe driver.
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★★★★★
Ian is the go-to if you need driving lessons in Southport. He knows exactly how to get the best out of you, his attention to detail is exceptional, and he is as honest as can be. He was very reassuring when things got overwhelming or tough, he handles stressful moments with ease, and he equally will not hand hold you to the test. You'll walk into your test confident with this guy.
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★★★★★
I can't reccomend Ian enough! He was such a great driving instructor, really calm, patient and explains everything clearly. I was quite nervous when I started my lessons but I passed with Ian after just 2 months of lessons and I can't thank him enough!
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