⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience with Drewmatic, especially with my instructor, Clint. After going through three different teachers, I honestly felt like I just wasn’t teachable and might never pas... See more
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DrewMatic are one of the leading providers of Automatic Driving Tuition in the North East of England. We pride ourselves on our reviews, our reputation and our recommendations. There really isn’t any other Driving School in the North East who can match us for passes in Automatic. We have Male and Female Automatic Driving Instructors. We provide intensive courses, and we also provide block bookings and pay as you go. We are calm, patient, friendly, reliable and professional. We’re not big fans of ordinary, and we don’t do boring. All these things, plus way more than the character limit will allow, make DrewMatic the Automatic Choice.
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Lakemore , SR8 1DZ , Peterlee , United Kingdom
- 07752043000
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Passed my test today with jim!
Passed my test today with Jim, he was really supportive throughout the full experience,from lessons to the test. Everything was made positive even when things weren’t going as planned! Can’t thank him enough for getting me through it all, Thank you again jim!
AMAZING COMPANY. Highly recommended
I couldn’t asked for a better company especially my driving instructor. Angie was amazing since day 1. Ange helped me build my confidence and taught me everything I needed to know. Amazing instructor/teacher. I would recommend 101%
Angie was a great instructor
Angie was a great instructor, she made the lessons enjoyable. Gave good advice and was always willing to help if I was unsure. Jack
Excellent lessons from Lyndsay, Tony & Jim
I was fortunate enough to have lessons with Three different instructors at DrewMatic and I can't speak highly enough of all three of them.
I was initially put in contact with Lyndsay who fully taught me to drive in a couple of months - I had never even attempted to drive before getting in her car, and she built up my driving confidence and ability quickly. I looked forward to all of my lessons with her and only ended up moving to another instructor as she went on Maternity.
I then had a one off lesson with Tony as I was nearing my test and eager to fit in as many lessons as possible. Again, like Lyndsay he was absolutely wonderful. At this point I could drive but wanted as much practice before my test so he spent the lesson providing advice on any areas I felt I needed and teaching me some more specific skills that could help in tests and in life after I've passed. I would have happily continued on with him but I got a last minute test during his Holiday time and within half and hour he had arranged for a new instructor to take me for lessons leading up to it.
For my final few lessons I was with Jim, who yet again, was absolutely great. Not only was he delightful and interesting but he also spent these extra lessons tightening up my skills and building up my confidence even more. He taught me his preferred way of parallel parking, so now I feel I have options depending on the road I'm on, and his confidence in my abilities really improved my driving. He taught me specific roads that we passed, not because I'll need them for test, but because it'll make me a better and safer driver, and I'll be prepared when I meet similar roads in future. He was absolutely great and I would recommend him to everyone.
I feel like I had a unique situation experiencing three instructors, and I'm so thankful that they were all so willing to take me on at such short notice and squeeze me in when they could as it really worked for me. I feel like I learned so much from all of them and I can not recommend all three of them and DrewMatic enough.
Thank you for teaching me to drive and giving me such positive experiences with such lovely people!
Fantastic instructor!!
Angie is amazing, miss our chats. Always made me feel at ease and calm but pushed me when needed.. I’m very forgetful but Angie always had little ways/sayings for me to remember things.
Learned over covid so we had to do a lot of rescheduling due to changing rules, but Angie always made it work. Highly recommend :)
Brilliant Driving Instructor
After trying manual lessons for nearly 2 months and feeling like I was getting nowhere I switched to Drewmatic and was given Angie as my instructor. From the moment I got in the car she made me feel at ease and like we had known eachother forever. I cannot thank her enough for all of her time and patience with me, turning me from a terrified, anxious mess into someone who feels confident and has just passed their test first time today!
I honestly couldn’t recommend Angie enough, she is so knowledgable and explains everything in such a simple way and never ever once has gotten annoyed with my million and one questions, always taking her time to make sure I understand everything 100% and never rushing me into things I wasn’t ready for.
Thank you again Angie for all your help!
Great driving school
Great driving school, with a fantastic instructor angie. I couldn't fault her, she adapted her teaching skills in a way I could remember it. She is easy to get along with, every time in the car was full of random conversations and laughter. She believed in me when I kept telling myself I couldn't do it, and got my confidence back up to be able to pass.
Best Driving School & Instructor
Best Driving School. Fantastic instructor Craig Pattinson. I passed first time yesterday and it would not have been possible without Craig. I was nervous and scared on my first lesson, but his instructions and explanations are easy to follow and nothing is a trouble to him. He is reliable and will help anywhere he can. I would totally recommend Craig & Drewmatic. I am grateful to Craig for getting me through even when I doubted myself he never did. If you are thinking about learning, do it its not too late.
I took lessons with Angie I highly…
I took lessons with Angie I highly recommend her. She is very patient. Easy to get on with. Very calm very professional.
I would like to thank Clint for helping…
I would like to thank Clint for helping me pass my Driving test.. He is an excellent driving instructor very supportive and build up your confidence..😊👍👍
Easy to follow lessons from a good guy.
I'm definitely happy with my experience with drewmatic. My instructor was Craig, and on top of his instructions being really clear and the progression of his lessons easy to follow, he really went above and beyond to work around my schedule when it changed, and to be mindful of my budget when I was between jobs. Easily recommended for anyone else who realises that most hybrid/electric cars are going to be automatic and a manual licence is becoming less necessary.
Adam was absolutely incredible
Adam was absolutely incredible. He’s patient, instantly put me at ease and a really solid teacher. Always had confidence in me. Passed first time. Thank you so much bud!
One of the best driving instructors!
I felt so relaxed with Tony Shek, He took away all my nerves, he’s very friendly, if you make a mistake he’s great at explaining to correct it and he’s a very patient man!!
You've tried the rest. Now try the best
I would definitely recommend you try Drewmatic. I came from learning in a manual. Driving automatic is so much easier. My instructor Laura was brilliant. So patient and understanding she kept me calm all the time . LAURA thanks again I wouldn't have done it without you 🤗
I passed with Drewmatic automatic .
I would highly recommend Drewmatic automatic driving tuition to anyone that wants to have a detailed knowledge of how to stay safe while driving on the road. Craig Pattison of Drewmatic taught even to the minutest detail and some that I am sure some other driving instructors would consider unnecessary from what I’ve heard. Thank you for putting yet another safe driver out there . I am grateful .
Don't hesitate book with Drewmatic
Couldn't ask for a better instructor/company
passed first time on theory and practical, Clint was exceptional thank you
Great company
Great company. I couldn’t fault my experience with Drewmatic or my instructor even if i really tried. Angie was from start to finish the perfect balance of helpful and friendly and did everything she could to make me believe in my abilities to drive. Passed first time and i don’t think i could have done it without her.
Great lessons
Passed first time with Adam. Couldn't recommend him as an instructor enough, or the drewmatic to learn with enough. I went from being petrified of driving in my first lesson to passing with 2 minors. Adam is a really good teacher, knows exactly how to adapt his teaching style to what works best for you. Always reassuring and motivating. Plenty of resources to use at hand too. An amazing experience so thank you 👍
Couldn’t have wished for a more patient…
Couldn’t have wished for a more patient lovely woman than Angie , she has been fantastic throughout my lessons and has kept reassuring me and making me believe in myself thank you 🙏could not have done it with anyone else thank you xx
5/5 ⭐️ Highly Recommend
A massive Thankyou to Craig from drewmatic for helping me pass my practical test first time with only 1 minor fault.
Genuinely couldn’t of asked for a nicer or more supportive driving instructor he puts you at ease from the minute you step foot in the car to the minute before your test with the added funny joke here or there too, left each lesson with a smile on my face and looked forward to the next one.
Even though I was quite judgemental of my own driving and overthought on a lot of the manoeuvres he reassured me completely and fixed any mistakes or doubts I had by the end of each lesson and left me feeling so much more confident.
i dont think I would have passed first time if I hadn’t of had his words of wisdom and reassurance so a great big thanks to Craig, highly recommend if you’re looking for automatic driving lessons.
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