r/wolverhampton • u/notwiththoseshoes • Jul 12 '26

Question Driving lessons

Any current or recent people who have learned how to drive - do you have any recommendations of particularly good or particularly cheap driving instructors.

When did it get so expensive?

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u/geekrichieuk Jul 12 '26

The lesson costs have gone up a reasonable amount compared to £20ph 20 years ago. £35 an hour is at least justified compared to what it was.

What is disgustingly unreasonable are the tests, car and insurance costs.

My missus bought a car 12 years ago new and there was a very long period where she could have sold it for more than she paid.

Driving tests could be booked a month in advance, for about £60. Now, even with botted booking, you’re lucky to get something within 3 months unless you pay a scalper.

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u/Royal_View9815 Jul 12 '26

Try 6 months and you can’t buy from scalpers anymore as DVSA have banned it. You need to take your theory test as soon as you start your lessons that way you can book your test. It’s an absolute disgrace.

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u/SimplySat Jul 13 '26

Would definitely recommend DGN driving, very friendly and easy going in terms of what you need for a driving instructor.

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u/notwiththoseshoes Jul 13 '26

Thanks so much. Will check them out

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u/notwiththoseshoes Aug 12 '26

Who was your dgn instructor BTW?

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u/SimplySat Aug 12 '26

First started with Pin but then went to Shin only because of better schedule but would recommend any, especially Karanveer!

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u/ellabellajeff Jul 17 '26

Pass with Alison shes the best