Andy's Driving School
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As I approached 17, I was fortunate enough to be recommended Andy as my driving instructor. And I couldn't have asked for a better one. From my first lesson, Andy helped calm my nerves and made me feel really relaxed. Every week, I looked forward to my lessons and every lesson was tailored to suit me. When I started freaking out about roundabouts Andy specifically found a route that took me past pretty much every one ever built in Lichfield, no matter how much I grumbled when I saw them, until they became second nature. He was great in building confidence, but also firm in saying if things had gone wrong and how to correct it, so I rarely made the same mistake twice. He was fun to talk to and I will definitely miss our chats (a little more at least than his well renowned jokes!). He didn't just teach me to 'drive to pass the test' but also how to deal with situations if I went wrong and has given me a skill for life. I passed my test first time after about 5 months of weekly lessons with Andy. He is awesome and I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive. Thanks so much Andy!
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I selected Andy's driving school after reading the testimonials. I was a more mature "Learner Driver" so was feeling apprehensive about finding the right driving instructor. As soon as I contacted Andy by telephone, I knew he would be the right man for the job, Andy is very honest and down to earth and puts you at ease immediately. He has the ability to pass on his knowledge in a relaxed and humourous way. I passed first time and would highly recommend Andy, he is a first-class driving instructor and I am looking forward to doing my pass-plus with him.
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My sister and I were both nervous about driving, and had tried to learn to drive before with an instructor from a well known driving school. Unfortunately he seemed to have the biggest mood swings over minor things, and was extremely sarcastic, this only made us both even more nervous about learning to drive. Andy was recommended to me by my sister after her first lesson with him. She always came back from her lessons smiling, whereas with our previous instructor she had always been close to tears, So I decided to learn with Andy too. I think it was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Andy is always really friendly and good tempered. He is also extremely patient, and never lets you feel stupid for making a mistake. I had always found driving so stressful, I almost couldn't believe how fun Andy made the lessons! Thanks to Andy I passed my test first time and I'm so grateful to him for helping me and my sister so much. I would gladly recommend him to anyone learning to drive, and I'll miss having lessons with him. I won't miss his jokes though, since I can see them on facebook :) Thanks for everything Andy!!
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I decided to have lessons with Andy when I saw the testimonials here, and I'm so glad I did! I had lessons before with another instructor and the whole time I was petrified and felt like I was being criticised for anything and everything, which just made me more nervous. I wish I'd had lessons with Andy in the first place because then I would've enjoyed driving from the beginning! With Andy you get a really relaxed atmosphere, he tells you loads of jokes and lets you choose what music to listen to. It really helps take the nerves away. And he has the patience of a saint; if you do something wrong he tells you how to do it properly, he doesn't make you feel stupid about it. I passed my test on my first attempt with 2 minor faults, all thanks to Andy! I doubt I could have done that with anyone else! Thanks again Andy!! :)
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When I found Andy's Driving School it was my third attempt at learning to drive (I've been trying since I was 17, I'm 37 now). From my first lesson I knew I had found the right driving instructor. Andy made me feel relaxed and finally able to put the nerves aside and build my confidence to achieve what I haven't been able to do before, which was to stick with my lessons and get to my driving test. Andy's lessons were always fun, I felt he kept me progressing without pushing and taught me to drive in a "real world" way of driving. My lessons often had sound tracks, anything from gangsta rap to disco, and the jokes were non-stop. I passed my test first time and this is in no small way thanks to Andy's patience and teaching skills. I'll miss my lessons and I would recommend Andy to anyone and everyone wanting to learn to drive, he's the best!
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Andy was recommended to me by a friend and he did not disappoint! I have had THE BEST time learning to drive! He tells seriously cheesy jokes and has a hilarious sense of humour...this helped me relax if i was freaking out about something! I will miss receiving kitkats when I did something well and how we'd listen to his cheesy old pop music CD! He is very patient and I will really miss my driving lessons with him! Thank you for everything Andy!
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If you are looking for a fantastic instructor, then look no further. You absolutely will not find a better one than Andy. After having lessons 20 years ago (and failing a test!) I thought i would probably never try again but after being convinced by my other half to give it another go, I searched for a local instructor and based on the testmonials gave Andy a ring....I am so glad I did! From day 1, Andy made me feel totally relaxed, His sense of humour and calm patient nature make him a perfect instructor, by the time i had completed a few lessons i felt like Andy was a friend who i had known forever, I could not recommend him highly enough and I will really miss my lessons (i will even miss the terrible jokes! - Sorry Andy but they were!) I also really appreciated how flexible Andy was with lesson days/times - being a busy mum of 2 and working full time, lessons were not always that easy to shoe horn in but Andy was always really accomodating. Thank you so much for making my lessons so enjoyable and obviously for getting me through my test on the first attempt (with you!) x
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Andy's Driving School is the best. He doesn't just teach you how to pass your test, but actually how to drive afterwards! I will really miss laughing at his seriously cheesy jokes and getting the free kitkats when I did well. You spend all of the lesson driving and if you feel confident about a manoeuvre, Andy won't make you do it a thousand more times! Hope to see you soon Andy for motorway lessons or pass plus! :)
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What a funny guy, and he can teach you to drive too! I loved the random texts, mirror, signal and manoevre! There was no way I was going to forget doing that. He is the best driving instructor I could have had with his patience, humour (?), thorough instruction and peculiar rhyming play on words and which paid off as I passed my test with zero faults!! I would recommend him to all my friends as he is WICKED! Looking forward to doing pass plus - I'm telling the jokes though!
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I decided that I wanted Andy as my driving instructor as I had already met him previously and felt totally comfortable with him, and I certainly made the right choice. He has a great personality, the lessons were very reasonable and I looked forward to every single one as he made driving lessons a very enjoyable experience. If you are looking for a driving instructor, please give Andy a try, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone, young or old. P.S. I passed my test on Friday 13th April, first time with two minors.
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Just passed my test with only 4 minor faults thanks to Andy!
He's taught me so much in the past 14 weeks! and I'm so grateful! I couldn't have found a better instructor if I tried.
I found Andy's style of teaching very easy to follow and his sense of humour helped a lot too, he's a great man and a great instructor! I'd recommend him to anyone!
Thanks again Andy and I'll be seeing you soon for pass plus! :D
He's taught me so much in the past 14 weeks! and I'm so grateful! I couldn't have found a better instructor if I tried.
I found Andy's style of teaching very easy to follow and his sense of humour helped a lot too, he's a great man and a great instructor! I'd recommend him to anyone!
Thanks again Andy and I'll be seeing you soon for pass plus! :D
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Andy is the best around. With only about 15 lessons, and no other practice or experience, he took me from complete learner to fully licensed driver. I recently passed the practical first try, with only 2 minor faults overall. His teaching style, attitude to getting the most out of each lesson by driving (not just reading books), and ability/knowledge, make him a superb instructor who I would recommend to anyone.
The car he currently has is also easy to drive, has excellent visibilty, and is very comfortable.
Don't be fooled by other driving instructors offering cheap as chips lessons - you get everything you could want from driving lessons if you go with Andy. They are worth every penny.
The car he currently has is also easy to drive, has excellent visibilty, and is very comfortable.
Don't be fooled by other driving instructors offering cheap as chips lessons - you get everything you could want from driving lessons if you go with Andy. They are worth every penny.
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Andy was an excellent teacher for me, he made me feel comfortable and relaxed, and I enjoyed every lesson with him.Without his help I wouldn't have passed my test first time, and my brother definitely wouldn't have either!
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I was reccommended to Andy via Louie at the best of Lichfield. I am very grateful as Andy made my driving lessons fun and we also found interesting conversation particulary about football. I passed my test on Friday first time and with less than four months of lessons with Andy. He is very truthful and helpful and is only interested in getting you through your test he will even tell you if you don't need anymore lessons. I would fully recommend Andy to both young and old as I really believe he is the best instructor in Lichfield. I look forward to seeing you again for my pass plus Andy. Thanks once again.
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I hadn't had a driving lesson for 8 years as gave it up as a bad job but after much prompting from the hubby i decided to give it another go.Ii came on here and read the testimonials of Andy and rang him then and there. so glad I did as he is a lovely person with much patience and encouragement. andy really boosted my confidence and made me feel like I could actually pass and be a confident driver. he also had a very good sense of humour and we got along great so learning to drive wasn't a chore this time.
Passed on the 10th jan thanks to andy and now there's no stopping me.
I recommend Andy to anyone. young or old.
Passed on the 10th jan thanks to andy and now there's no stopping me.
I recommend Andy to anyone. young or old.
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Andy is my second instructor and after reading his testimonials I knew that he was going to be a great instructor unlike my last one, Andy has taught me more in 2 lessons than my last instructor did in 26! He explains things so clearly and makes everything that I used to find difficult seem really easy.
His calm attitude and his humour are just the icing on the cake! my only regret is that I didn't change to Andy sooner!
Thank you for what you've done so far.
His calm attitude and his humour are just the icing on the cake! my only regret is that I didn't change to Andy sooner!
Thank you for what you've done so far.
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I was recommended to Andy (by Louie via the best of ..) for my daughter and he didn't disappoint.
She had put in for her driving test and hadn't had an instructor for a long time so we needed someone to help her get up to the required standard .... and he only had 1 week to do so!!!
Andy made himself available and taught her more in a week than her previous instructor had in 20 or so lessons!! AND he made it a fun experience for her. She passed her test this morning and I am so grateful to Andy and his helpfulness and generosity and Andy I just want to say thank you so much for your time and your humour.
If you hadn't put my daughter at ease I reckon she would have failed her test.
I shall recommend you to anybody who wants to learn to drive as I think you actually ARE the best driving instructor in the Lichfield area.
She had put in for her driving test and hadn't had an instructor for a long time so we needed someone to help her get up to the required standard .... and he only had 1 week to do so!!!
Andy made himself available and taught her more in a week than her previous instructor had in 20 or so lessons!! AND he made it a fun experience for her. She passed her test this morning and I am so grateful to Andy and his helpfulness and generosity and Andy I just want to say thank you so much for your time and your humour.
If you hadn't put my daughter at ease I reckon she would have failed her test.
I shall recommend you to anybody who wants to learn to drive as I think you actually ARE the best driving instructor in the Lichfield area.
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My driving lessons with Andy have been amazing, every lesson it has been great fun and a great laugh! Andy doesn't teach for the money, he teaches for the fun and for the pupils. I will really miss my driving lessons and the great jokes we had as well.
Andy is the best man to teach driving to anyone, he is always truthful and helpful and always finds a way to teach as an individual.
Thanks Andy and i will see you for my pass plus.
Andy is the best man to teach driving to anyone, he is always truthful and helpful and always finds a way to teach as an individual.
Thanks Andy and i will see you for my pass plus.
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well i have enjoyed every lesson with Andy, he really does make them fun which helps you relax and drive better. I will be recommending him to everyone i can as i really think he is the perfect teacher!! his jokes are just the icing on the cake!! every lesson did brighten up my day and i will miss them!! he will do everything he can to help and reassure you that you can do it, and will never make you feel bad if you make a mistake. so if you are looking for a driving instructor then you found the best one here.... no need to look anywhere else!! Thank you so much for your help Andy.
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Andy is an excellent teacher who makes the pupil feel comfortable and at ease. Andy is always reliable, punctual and very accomodating. He charges a fair price too! Andy has taught both our sons and both passed first time - the elder with just four minors and the younger with a clean sheet! Thanks for everything Andy
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First of all I’d like to say a big thank you to Andy, for his support with my driving lessons. After being with a previous instructor, I ended up wasting a lot of time and money on lessons that I did not need. However after a mate of mine recommended Andy to me I booked my test within a matter of weeks and passed first time with only two minor faults. This comes down to Andy as he is a brilliant instructor, when learning to drive with Andy, there is no messing around and the quality of tuition is very high. I'd like to recommend anyone who is looking for a new Driving Instructor, (whether it be, to touch up on your skills or to learn from scratch) to learn from and use the expertise of Andy, who is anything but your typical Driving Instructor. In my opinion he has a very mature, responsible yet has a laid back approach to teaching. He is a genuinely nice guy with a reputation of being very, very reliable. This is someone who will literally bend over backwards to accommodate your needs. Thanks again Andy :)
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If your looking for a great driving instructor then this is the one to go for, Not only is andy an awesome instructor, he is also someone you can have a laugh with and he makes the lessons fun too. Hes a lovely guy and tbh if you go with anyone else you're all fools :D Andy has now begun to become our family driving instructor simply because hes too cool :), thanks again andy see you around !!!
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Well were do i start... some years ago i took driving lessons and took a test and failed, i new then i was not ready for it, but my instructor said i was and guess what i failed, it really put me of learning to drive again, and never thought i would, as im a nervous and not so confident person.But now at the tender age of 39 and moving to a new area i decided the time was to start again, after looking at most of the driving schools around i came across Andy and after ready is testimons i thought he sounded the right person to learn me, From day 1 he put me at ease help me feel i can do this, he gave me confidence, support, and best of all is relaxed but professional lessons, what ever i felt i didnt feel comfortable with we went over and over again until i did it at ease, he never pressured me on anything his main thing is I felt comfortable and was he happy to do what i wanted to do. He has worked so hard with me over this last couple of weeks supporting me when i thought i cant do this. And today i have passed my test !! The main thing i wanna say is i think it is hard to find a right instructor, there are so many about, but i can asure anyone Andy is the best by far !! i shall miss my lessons with him so much, It was a joy each time, the only thing i have bad to say is.. is jokes they are that bad they made me laugh lol (only joking Andy lol). Last thing is Andy thankyou soooooo much for your time and support, on getting me through today and i see you soon for my pass plus.
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After previously trying to learn to drive, but not feeling comfortable with my first driving instructor, a friend gave me Andy's number, and within 10 weeks id passed. He supplies you with confidence in your own ability and helps you improve in areas lacking. Best of all, lessons are easy going and Andy as an endless supply of very politically correct jokes. Many Thanks
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Andy's Driving School was nothing but absolutely fantastic from my first ever lesson right up until the day of my practical test when I passed first time. I would not of got where I am today without Andy. He is so professional, bubbly, energetic, lively, smart, friendly, polite, wise, reliable, funny, and caring and just a lovely instructor and it was a privilege to be taught by Andy. The costs were very reasonable and now I have passed, I would like to thank Andy very much for getting me to where i needed to be in able to pass. I do not have a bad word to say about Andy or his business but what I will say is that if you want to be taught by the best, go with Andy. In my eyes, no one can compare to be honest. I could not have asked for more. He is exquisite at what he does in his profession. Getting me ready to pass my test took away a few dark clouds and replaced it with a huge sunshine throughout my day. Thank you so much again Andy!
Molly Mary Simmons, xxx
Andy's Driving School was nothing but absolutely fantastic from my first ever lesson right up until the day of my practical test when I passed first time. I would not of got where I am today without Andy. He is so professional, bubbly, energetic, lively, smart, friendly, polite, wise, reliable, funny, and caring and just a lovely instructor and it was a privilege to be taught by Andy. The costs were very reasonable and now I have passed, I would like to thank Andy very much for getting me to where i needed to be in able to pass. I do not have a bad word to say about Andy or his business but what I will say is that if you want to be taught by the best, go with Andy. In my eyes, no one can compare to be honest. I could not have asked for more. He is exquisite at what he does in his profession. Getting me ready to pass my test took away a few dark clouds and replaced it with a huge sunshine throughout my day. Thank you so much again Andy!
Molly Mary Simmons, xxx
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