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Manchester Driver Training Ltd

Manchester Driver Training Ltd

5.0(596 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

About the company

Manchester Driver Training Ltd is a driving school established in 2006. The instruction team includes Martin, a Fleet Driving Instructor Consultant, Course Adviser & Director, along with Senior Driving Instructors Lee and Kam. The support team consists of Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Licensed Driving Instructors.

Courses offered include learner driver tuition, full licence refresher lessons, manoeuvre course, anxious drivers course, motorway and national speed limit driving course, European licence holders conversion course, international licence conversion course and fleet driver training course. Roundabout driving lessons are provided by instructors in Manchester and Stockport as well as Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Altrincham and surrounding areas. The roundabout course is a 2 hour course and can provide practice of the Sharston Roundabouts or the A34 Bypass Roundabouts.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Nervous returners, pupils rebuilding confidence after a long gap, and those juggling lessons with work or maternity leave feature heavily in feedback for this Didsbury-based school. Kam is named repeatedly for his patience and flexibility, including accommodating a pupil learning while on maternity leave and adapting the schedule for a daughter who lacked confidence at the outset.

Mock tests with Lee are credited more than once with easing pre-test nerves and helping build the calm needed on the day itself. John Oliver is noted for supporting a pupil returning to driving after more than a decade away, following a disqualification that required an extended test. Martin and Sher are named for manual and intensive automatic tuition respectively, with Sher's sessions including refreshments during longer bookings.

West Didsbury test centre is mentioned as a testing location, and several first-time passes are reported, often with only minor faults, even among pupils who started with no prior driving experience. Clear communication with pupils, and in some cases with parents, about progress and test readiness is a recurring thread. Refresher lessons for those returning after a break also feature. The school, on Wilmslow Road in Didsbury, operates weekday afternoons and early evenings, with no weekend opening hours listed.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Charlotte Reynolds22 July 2026

Couldn’t recommend a driving instructor more! Kam was so supportive in every lesson, always encouraging me and helping me build my confidence on the roads. His explanations of different road situations and how to manage each one were excellent and allowed me to have a better understanding of urban driving. Overall, Kam is an amazing instructor and I am so thankful for his patience and support as it allowed my to pass first time with only 2 minors!

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A A11 July 2026

I paid for an initial assessment and was told that, with two lessons per week, I could prepare for my test on 31 July, which was in around four weeks away. After one further two-hour lesson, I was told that I needed at least 20 additional hours and that use of the instructor’s car for the test could not be confirmed. I understand that an assessment may change, but this was a major shift. Unfortunately, the reliability and clear communication promoted on the website did not reflect my experience.

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Leah Baines7 July 2026

Can’t thank Lee enough for his time and dedication for helping me over the last few months with building my confidence back up and encouraging me to get back behind the wheel again, he really has changed my perspective when it comes to driving and I can’t thank him enough! Anyone who is starting to learn to drive or wants refresher lessons, Lee is your man - he really is a credit to this company and overall a genuine nice guy. Thanks again Lee 😁

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Hannah Wright2 July 2026

I had over 80 hours of automatic lessons with Lee and he was fantastic! I was initially was put on a waiting list but this was communicated well and expected wait times made clear. In lessons, Lee was calm and patient and helped me build confidence quickly behind the wheel. He always explained things clearly, adapted his teaching to suit how I learn, and never made me feel judged when I made mistakes. Thanks to his encouragement and expertise, I passed my driving test with zero faults – something I never thought I'd achieve!

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Ada Ada3 June 2026

A big thank you to Mr Lee for the mock test lesson. It was incredibly helpful and gave me a clear understanding of what to expect on the day, which really boosted my confidence. I’m delighted to say that I passed my driving test on my first attempt with only 2 minors! Thank you for all your support and guidance.

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Terry Garner28 May 2026

A huge thanks to Martin for helping pass my manual test on the first attempt! Martin was an excellent instructor; very detail-oriented and he helped me gain confidence in my ability on the road. I have already recommend him to my friends!

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Olivia Wallis Sorbo20 May 2026

I recently passed my test with help of Martin, and I honestly couldn’t recommend him enough. I first started learning to drive back in 2023 in my hometown and unfortunately failed my test three times. After moving to Manchester for university, I decided to start lessons again, and that’s when I started learning with Martin. Before, I used to make a lot of mistakes because I lacked confidence while driving. Martin really helped me to build my confidence and taught me to drive safely and calmly. He was always patient during lessons and gave great advice that really helped me to improve. Thanks to Martin’s support, I passed my test with only two minors. Martin is also very reliable, has excellent communication, and always made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. I never felt nervous before lessons and genuinely enjoyed every lesson. Thank you so much Martin I truly couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you for always believing in me! Olivia

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Contact
+447886611446www.manchesterdrivertraining.co.ukSte 23, 792 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6UG
Working hours
Monday11:00–18:00
Tuesday11:00–18:00
Wednesday11:00–18:00
Thursday11:00–18:00
Friday11:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed