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Colin’s Automatic Driving School

Colin’s Automatic Driving School

5.0(14 reviews)See reviews ↓·Aberdeen

About the company

Colin's Automatic Driving School is a driving school based in North Aberdeen. The instructor is a Fully Qualified Approved Driving Instructor with over 30 years of experience. He has over 30 years of experience teaching learners in North Aberdeen. The school offers automatic driving lessons, block booking packages, and driving lesson vouchers. The instructor provides structured practice on local North Aberdeen routes for test preparation.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Automatic driving tuition in Aberdeen is the service at the centre of the feedback for this school, and the recurring theme across customer accounts is the temperament of the instructor. Several learners describe Colin as calm and patient, particularly those who arrived having previously lost confidence behind the wheel, and reviewers repeatedly mention that he rebuilds that confidence gradually by letting pupils work at their own pace.

Accounts of first-time test passes appear often, including among people who began lessons later in life or returned after a long break. A detail many reviews return to is the way tuition is adapted: when one technique does not suit a learner, alternative approaches are tried until something works. Customers also note the supportive handling of mistakes alongside praise for progress, the relaxed and good-humoured atmosphere during lessons, and the ease of driving the automatic vehicle used for instruction.

Communication after tuition features in the feedback, with one learner mentioning that questions were still answered months following a successful test. The knowledge and guidance provided on handling varied road situations is described as thorough, and the approachable manner of the instructor is a common thread running through the accounts from learners of different ages and experience levels.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Paisley MacNeil11 September 2026

Colin has guided me exceptionally to my driving licence. He is composed, always remaining calm when in stressful situations. Colin is extremely knowledgeable and keeps you on your toes for all situations you may come across whilst driving. He always pushes you to do better. Colin also has quite the sense of humour, which made driving with him always entertaining. I would recommend Colin to everyone who is currently learning to drive, especially those who are anxious about driving much like myself. I am going to miss my weekly lessons with him and can only hope he goes onto teach many more students just as well as he did with me. THANK YOU COLIN!

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Hannah Ross7 September 2026

I passed my driving test first time with Colin and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. After having a negative driving experience, I had really lost my confidence but Colin’s calm, patient and supportive nature helped me to build back my confidence on the road. I would genuinely recommend Colin to anyone learning to drive. He’s a fantastic instructor and a really lovely person. Thank you, Colin! 😊

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Charlotte Mustoe6 August 2026

I have just passed my driving test today with Colin, Colin is an amazing instructor, very Patient ( learn at your own pace), very funny, and overall a supportive, caring and bubbly person. I definitely recommend Colin! Thank you again!❤️

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Krissy Martin6 August 2026

Colin is a fantastic driving instructor. I started my lessons full of fear and dread. I genuinely never would have imagined being able to learn how to drive. I couldn't believe just how patient and kind Colin was throughout my lessons. And with his experience and expertise, I did pass my test!! If you are a nervous driver, Colin is the guy to go to. I cannot recommend him enough. Truly a wonderful instructor and you'll surprise yourself! He won't push you to do anything until he knows you're ready. He's your guy to go to! I just wish I had found him sooner rather than wasting time and money on other instructors. Too notch. 100% recommend him!

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Chieh-Yu Chang16 July 2026

Highly recommended! I passed my driving test thanks to Colin. He’s such a wonderful instructor, being extremely supportive, patient and professional. I was with another instructor before and had negative experiences. I didn’t know driving could be enjoyable until I met Colin. Thank you Colin for making me a better driver!

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ann ramos-alviar26 June 2026

I passed my driving test last October 2025 with the help of Colin. He's not only an exceptional driving instructor but also a genuinely wonderful person. From the very first lesson, he was professional, friendly, and kind—always patient and encouraging. His ability to explain things clearly and motivate his students is remarkable, and his patience truly seems endless. Colin doesn’t just teach you how to drive; he guides you with advice that builds confidence on the road and in yourself. Over time, he became more than just an instructor—he became a friend. I’ll truly miss our lively conversations and the fun banter we shared during lessons. We always found something to laugh about, which made every session enjoyable as well as educational. Every lesson ended with not only new driving skills but also a takeaway message or bit of motivation that stuck with me. I can honestly say that Colin is a real professional and a fantastic mentor, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a driving instructor. Thank you so much, Colin, for your patience, guidance, and all the positive energy you brought to every lesson!

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Amy Guyan27 May 2026

After having tried lessons a lot of years ago I lost confidence in myself with driving, but after having lessons with Colin I passed my driving test on the first go. Colin has been an excellent instructor, he praises you when you do well and supports you when you make mistakes, if a technique doesn't work for you he'll come up with more until one sticks. He makes driving lessons less daunting and I've really enjoyed my time with him

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Contact
+447702072370automaticdrivinglessonsaberdeen.com8 Wallacebrae Wynd, Aberdeen AB22 8YD
Working hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–15:00
Sunday09:00–15:00