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GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor

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Member of Checkatrade for over 2 years
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor Feedback Scores
60 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 10 out of 10.
Works in
Guildford, Woking, Godalming Postcodes GU1, GU2, GU3, GU4, GU5, GU6, GU7, GU8, GU21, GU22, GU23 GU24
Contact
name: Darren
address:
Guildford, Surrey,
telephone: 07515 730070   Enlarged for easy dialing:
07515 730070
email:
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Company Profile

Welcome to GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor.

The home of high quality driving lessons with me Darren.

The 1st hour driving lesson is FREE. I have 21 different driving lessons options. I have high 100% pass rates and offer excellent value for money. I have been fully CRB checked and keep a copy with me at all times. I am a driving instructor and owner of GDI driving school. I am kept up to date with all new training techniques and continue to have regular updates.

I offer free local pick up from home ,   Work or College,   Driving lessons for the whole time that is booked,  No car sharing 1 to 1 training for your driving lessons,   Brand new GDI driving school Ford fiesta (see pictures),   Discount for students,   Discount for lessons booked before midday Monday to Friday,   Discount for blocks bookings,   Intensive driving lessons courses,   Quick-pass driving courses ,   My full attention focused on your needs ,   Help with theory training and Dyslexia students welcome. 

Any Questions please contact me Darren on 07515730070 or Email: gdi@email.com
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Driving Instructor
Accreditations
Checkatrade


Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor

CRB Checked 13/02/2009.


Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (Car) Grade 5 ADI No 418282 - Expiry 31/07/2014
Company Information
Interviewed on: 25 March 2010 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 9 March 2012
Limited Company: No Insured by: Aviva
VAT Registered: No Coverage amount (£): 20,000.000
References 4 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor joined in March 2010.

Trader in Fleet, 31 March 2010
My family have known Darren for a long time. He is a honest and reliable person. Also very good at his job.
Trader in Guildford, 31 March 2010
Darren is always on time and the car is always in perfect condition. He thoroughly explains things, and lessons are moving at a good pace.
Customer in Guildford, 31 March 2010
Driving lessons.
I would be happy to recommend this company.
Customer in Godalming, 31 March 2010
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 60
Total recommendations: 60, average score 10 10 Last six months: 8 reports, average rating 9.9
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons

I would say Darren is as good as they come with regards to driving tuition. From the first moment I sat in his car I felt relaxed and at ease, and his constant encouragement and support was a welcome change (having had a previously disappointing driving experience). Darren’s tips and hints helped me learn all the manoeuvres with confidence, and I passed with Just 2 minor faults. I would recommend Darren to anyone trying to learn to drive.
Customer in Reading, 9 May 2012
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons!

The teaching styles of Darren has helped me grow in cofidence. There is always great feed back at the end of the lesson. You leave the lesson knowing what you need to work on for the next lesson. With working with a tick list you see what needs to be worked on. Out of all the driving instucters I have had Darren has helped me the most, made learning the manoeuvers easer to remember. While driving, the atmospher in the car is really relaxed and easy going, there is no presure or stress, which helps a person who might be low in cofidence! I would recommend GDI to all my friends and family!
Customer in Woking, 26 March 2012
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons

Darren was a fantastic driving instructor. I was really nervous when I first started driving my Darren put me at ease and was always calm and relaxed. He was also always very honest, if he felt I didn't need any more lessons he would refund the money and I didn't feel like I had more lessons that I needed. What I really think separates Darren from other driving instructors is the fact that he makes you a good driver before he starts on the exam. Lessons like the distraction lesson give you a good idea of what it will be like when you have friends in the car and what the realities of driving are. I would really advise going with Darren!
Customer in Guildford, 16 March 2012
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving instructor to help me pass my driving test!

Darren really is a great teacher, his skill in relating the complexities around driving and different techniques to help me learn and build up my confidence is second to none. I passed my test first time on Friday 27th January. I hugely recommend Darren as a driving instructor.
Customer in Guildford, 27 January 2012
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons

It would be a mistake to book a driving instructor in Guildford other than Darren; he is the best you will find. Throughout my training he was patient, helpful and adjusted the lesson plan to focus on anything that needed perfecting. He trained me to such a high level that I felt no nerves during my test because I knew I could do anything the examiner asked of me. I passed first time with only 2 minor faults. I only passed yesterday and have already recommended him to a friend!
Customer in Guildford, 24 January 2012
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
-Tidiness: Not Applicable 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
910
Driving instruction

Excellent instruction.. Darren's expertise helped me pass first time with two minor faults. Most importantly though, he laid the foundations of being a safe and competent driver. Highly recommended.
Customer in Addlestone, 16 December 2011
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons

Darren is simply brilliant! I remember how nervous I felt before my first lesson and how this was instantly reduced when I found out how relaxed and patient Darren was with his teaching methods. I was a nervous driver and knew very little about driving before I started lessons but Darren's constant reassurance and support allowed me to gain the confidence I needed to drive. Darren is easy going and let me work on the areas I felt weakest on in order to gain more and more confidence. I passed with 5 minors and would just like to say another thank you to Darren for everything he has helped with :)
Customer in Guildford, 4 December 2011
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Driving Lessons

I hadn't driven for a few years and needed a few lessons to get my confidence back. Darren was great - really patient but pushed me enough to really regain my confidence and get back into driving again.
Customer in Guildford, 1 December 2011
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Learnt to drive!

DARREN IS A FANTASTIC DRIVING INSTRUCTOR. He really made me feel at home in a car and his calm, reassuring attitude made driving second nature to me in a matter of weeks. His dedication to his students is unmatched and his confidence in you as a driver if you listen to what he says is 1st class. I passed my test first time with only 3 minor faults and this is a credit to all of Darren's hard work over the past few months. Even with a 9 month break for the summer, I was able to get back in a car and, with Darren's instruction, drive as if I had never been away. I honestly challenge anyone to find a more friendly and professional driving instructor than Darren. Thank you so much! Ben.
Customer in Chessington, 22 November 2011
GDI - Guildford Driving Instructor www.checkatrade.com/GdiGuildfordDrivingInstructor/
Scores:
8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
9.510
Passed with only 2 minors! Can't recommend highly enough.

Above anything else, I really enjoyed being taught by Darren. Learning to drive can be a stressful experience, but with Darren's support and advice I was able to progress to test standard without any hassle. Spending so much time in a car with someone, you need to make sure you get on with your instructor. I couldn't praise Darren enough for his relaxed, amiable nature and would recommend him to anyone. Passing with only 2 faults, I am happy to say my provisional driving experience is over in just 6 and a half months. Talking with my friends who have also passed but with different instructors, I can see that Darren is a cut above the rest. He has taught me to be a safe driver for life. Thank you so much for everything Darren!
Customer in Guildford, 18 November 2011
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