Testimonials
Khye W, Whitley Bay
If you are someone who feels like they will never pass their driving test… Look no further than Phil! As someone who was terrified of driving – I can say I was the person who would prefer to stay in the car park than to actually get out on the ‘scary’ roads!- and had zero
Sam R, Whitley Bay
“Phil was a great driving instructor, not only did his guidance allow me to pass first time, but it made me feel very comfortable driving as a whole. I can’t recommend phil enough as his teaching is second to none and I’m sure he could help absolutely anyone pass no matter their ability.”
Chris G, Whitley Bay
“I passed my driving test first time with Phil’s excellent teaching. I’d taken lessons with other instructors before but always got bored and never stuck with it. Thanks to Phil’s patient, friendly and clear guidance, I enjoyed the lessons for the first time and was motivated to keep going. He was very good at building
Heidi C, North Shields
At first I was nervous to learn how to drive and was not very confident in my ability at all until I began my lessons with Phil! Phil’s amazing, well prepared driving lessons along side his patient and calm manner made me into the confident driver I am today! Thank you so much for everything
Danny M, North Shields
“Phil is by nature an excellent Teacher, who, guides you through each lesson with clear direction and incredible patience. He is good at keeping you focused and he teaches in a way that is straight forward and easy to put into practice and remember! Phil is one of lifes true Gentleman without reservation and I
Callum S, Whitley Bay
“I would recommend Phil to any one as a driving instructor as he has a lot of patience and understands that every one learns at their own pace.”
Chris F, Holy Cross
“Phil is an excellent instructor, his patience and commitment with me was top notch I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Phil is very professional and methodical in his instruction which I found extremely useful and definitely helped me get to grips with everything very quickly. Every time that I thought that I would
Pierre G, Whitley Bay
“Phil is a very good teacher. He explains stuff very well, always being patient, always on time, highly professional, friendly and understanding. He gives people confidence to drive, and make you enjoy it. Taking my lessons with him has been a pleasure. I certainly succeeded on the first go thanks to him. For once, a
Siona A, Whitley Bay
“I would highly recommend Phil as a driving instructor. I was both nervous and lacking in confidence when I started driving. Phil’s calm manner, clear instructions and confidence in my ability enabled me to progress quickly. Due to his teaching I felt prepared when it came to taking my test, his method of teaching gave
Jade W, Wallsend
“103837% guarantee I would recommend Phil as he has helped my confidence grow so much with the short space of time I practiced / drove with Phil and it’s amazing how I passed within that short time considering it was my third time!”
Annabelle H, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
“I can’t thank Phil enough for all the help he’s gave me. He was really calm and worked at a pace that was good for me, if I struggled or made a mistake he was understanding and helped me to correct it. I’m so happy to have passed my driving test and feel confident that
Leon E, North Shields
“He is patient and thoughtful, guiding your learning experience in such a way that means you never feel daunted or uncomfortable. I started my learning from scratch and was a relatively slow-learner (as i initially struggled with the basics). Despite this, I still managed to pass first-time, which I attribute primarily to Phil’s tutorage.”
Christine D, Whitley Bay
“I really felt sorry for Phil when my partner booked lessons for me, I thought, this poor man does not know what he is taking on. But he has the patience of a saint, and managed to stay calm throughout my lessons. He was able to build my confidence and I was able to pass
Anthony R, Monkseaton
“Phil is an amazing driving instructor, he is extremely calm and patient, I have had a lot of fun learning to drive with Phil and I’ve had no problems at all contacting him when ever I need help or advice and he was always able to help when ever I needed it, my lessons were
Leah F, Shiremoor
“I couldn’t recommend Phil enough, he was a brilliant teacher! I can be quite an anxious person but Phil made me feel so at ease and it really built up my confidence which resulted in me passing first time. He way always calm even when I did try to ruin his tyres driving over a
Ben, North Shields
“I would definitely recommend driving lessons with Phil. The course prepared me well for the test yet there was still a good emphasis on areas of driving not required for the test, but that would help to make me a better driver in the future. The course was well structured and had a good pace,
Rachel Q, Whitley Bay
“I loved learning with Phil, he didn’t just teach me how to pass a test but how to drive in real life situations. I feel confident driving now!”
Emma B, Seaton Deleval
“I was very nervous about learning to drive but Phil was great. He showed me everything properly and went through it all step by step, throughout the whole of the time I was learning. He was extremely patient with me and made my time with him enjoyable! Within a few months I passed my driving
Chris B, Whitley Bay – First Time Driving Pass
The thought of getting behind the wheel of a car did not appeal to me at all, at first it scared me. After just a couple of lessons with Phil, I already felt relaxed and ready to learn! He was very patient with me and has a magic way of explaining things that just makes
Kate M, Cullercoats
“Phil is a fantastic instructor and was consistently well prepared during our lessons. Learning to drive became less daunting when accompanied by Phil, his relaxing and understanding manner calmed my nerves both in lessons and the day of the test. Phil has a brilliant way of instructing to which i would recommend to anyone! Thank
Claire J, Cullercoats.
“All I can say is Phil is a fantastic driving instructor. His expertise and limitless patience increased my confidence in my ability to drive. His lessons are well structured; follow methodically, and offered all the support necessary to enable my development to proficient driver. Highly recommended. Thanks Phil!”
Emily B, Monkseaton
“In just under 4 months Phil helped me pass my driving test first time and has turned me into a confident driver, which I never thought would be possible. I was extremely nervous about driving due to having quite a negative experience with a previous instructor and suffering from anxiety. This resulted in me hating
Father of Ethan R, Cullercoats
My wife and I would like to thank you for coaching Ethan and for getting him through his driving test today. We are extremely pleased and Ethan is absolutely delighted. He has really enjoyed learning with you and always tells us how much he has enjoyed his lessons. The toughest part was the theory test!
Sean, Monkseaton
“Great instructor, well prepared for the whole test would definitely recommend.”
Leigh, North Shields
“Passing my test 1st time with only two minors wouldn’t have been possible without Phil. I can’t recommend him enough! If you are looking for a driving instructor who is extremely patient, calm even when we had a few near misses with buses, friendly, understanding and professional, then Phil’s your man. I started out lacking
Gareth M, West Monkseaton
After 40 years of strenuously avoiding driving, I took the plunge and contacted Phil (because I had been told that he was good with nervous drivers), after a brief chat I started lessons. Throughout Phil was very patient, supportive, and understanding. He taught me that when I made a mistake, I should put it behind
Lazlo S, North Shields
Best instructor ever! My partner recommended Phil to me and I felt from the 1st lesson the difference between him and my previous instructor. With his calm and well-structured lessons, I noticed I was looking forward to my lessons and I started to enjoy driving all together. Thank you, Phil! Lazlo S, North Shields.
Matthew C, Shiremoor
“Phil is a great instructor who I would thoroughly recommend. Having had no prior driving experience, he helped me pass my test first time after only a few weeks of lessons through his semi-intensive course. He was punctual to every lesson, easy to get along with, and progressed through the lessons at a great pace.
Daisy C, West Allotment
“I would highly recommend Phil to anyone wanting to learn to drive! He is a calm and patient driving instructor who explains everything thoroughly and clearly, giving you confidence that you never knew you had, I couldn’t recommend him enough!”
Chris G, North Shields
I credit Phil immensely with guiding me to a pass on my driving exam, having had poorer experiences with a big-name-brand, I felt Phil structured the lessons perfectly, had faith in the areas in which I was gaining competence, feeding this back in order to build confidence, and more importantly created an environment I found
Annabel H, Monkseaton
“I would definitely recommend Phil to anyone who is thinking about learning to drive. He is a great driving instructor; very patient, calm and encouraging. With Phil’s help and confidence in me, I passed my driving test first time! Thanks again, Phil!”
