I had a great experience learning with Paul at Harwood Driving School. He was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. Every lesso... See more
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Passed my test at Bolton thanks to Darran. From day one until the end he was professional, patient and reliable. Every question I asked was answered very clearly, and every lesson is tailored to you... See more
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Darren was an amazing support to my son Junior when teaching him to drive. Darren was so patient and really knew how to build Juniors confidence.... Darren was honest and clear at all times setting ex... See more
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I had john Stainton as my driving instructor and he was absolutely amazing i couldn't have asked for anyone better, i wouldn't have passed without him! He was very knowledgeable about all test routs... See more
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Welcome to Harwood Driving School, an independent, premium driving academy delivering exceptional manual and automatic driving lessons across Bolton, Bury, and the surrounding Greater Manchester regions. Led directly by our founder, Dan Ison—a DVSA ORDIT Grade A Trainer who achieved a perfect 51/51 score, a dual RoSPA Gold Tutor, and an IAM Advanced Driver—our school focuses on building high-performance, clinical road safety and long-term driving confidence. Every member of our instructional team is a local, Enhanced DBS-vetted professional who is personally trained and supervised under this master-level coaching. We specialise in structured weekly tuition, intensive driving courses, and comprehensive test preparation. Our instructors possess deep, firsthand knowledge of the exact test routes, challenging multi-lane roundabouts (such as Saint Peter's Way/A666), and complex junctions utilised by examiners at both the Bolton (Weston Street) and Bury (Smith Street) test centres. Operating a modern, dual-controlled fleet of premium vehicles including manual Volkswagen Golfs and automatic Toyota Yaris models, we cater heavily to complete beginners, advanced drivers, and nervous learners alike. Our training framework completely integrates the advanced IPSGA car control system to ensure a first-time pass efficiency that consistently outperforms local test centre averages. Our door-to-door driver training coverage spans all primary local postcode sectors, providing complete availability across BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8, BL9, and M26. This extensive framework guarantees structured tuition availability for students living in Harwood, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Tonge Moor, Astley Bridge, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton, Great Lever, Farnworth, Kearsley, Westhoughton, Horwich, Radcliffe, and Tottington. By combining highly targeted, neighbourhood-specific route preparation with cost-effective 20-hour block booking packages, we deliver massive educational value that safely accelerates your path to a full UK driving licence. Book your local block booking package online today.
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47 Links road, BL2 4EY, Bolton, United Kingdom
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- dan@harwooddrivingschool.com
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Enjoyed learning to drive with Dan
I would recommend Harwood Driving School to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Dan is punctual , organised and an extremely good teacher. The VW Golf is a great car to learn to drive in.
February 16, 2018
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It was a pleasure to serve and teach you. All the best and safe driving for the future.
Harwood driving school is a great Bolton based driving school
Harwood driving school has been an excellent way for me to learn how to drive in Bolton. After doing my research and contacting several different instructors, this driving school was definitely the best choice I could have made.
All of my driving lessons are well planned out, and help me to learn at my own pace. I've been working on getting over what I find difficult and have felt supported the entire way. Dan, the instructor, is very experienced, punctual, and professional. I've recommended this driving school to all of my friends and family, and would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a great way to learn to drive in Bolton.
February 16, 2018
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Congratulation on passing your test. It was a pleasure to serve you.
Had a great time learning to drive with…
Had a great time learning to drive with Dan, he was always punctual and professional. Loved the car and all the time I spent on it. I would recommend Harwood driving school to anyone.
February 15, 2018
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It was a pleasure to teach you and see you drive so well on the day.
Great driving school.
I passed my driving test today first time with only 1 minor fault. Dan is such a professional instructor, makes you feel comfortable and confident in your own driving, very patient and always on time. His VW Golf is a smooth and easy drive and a great car to do your lessons is. He overall has made me a confident driver now driving on my own. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Dan.
February 9, 2018
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A great drive on the day. It was a pleasure to teach you. Dan
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Excellent instructor, passed first time on new test would highly recommend
January 15, 2018
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it was a pleasure to serve you.
Dan is a great driving instructor who …
Dan is a great driving instructor who helped me to pass my test first time. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a very good instructor who is friendly and very helpful.
November 27, 2017
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It was a pleasure to serve you with driving lessons in the Bolton district.
I passed first time with harwood …
I passed first time with harwood driving school and i couldn’t fault it. My instructor was always on time and never let me down! I wasn’t nervous for my test as he had taught me everything I needed to know. I love the car I got to practice in and would recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.
November 19, 2017
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It was a pleasure to serve you. Everything was right on your test day. Safe driving for the Future.
Best driving lessons in Bolton!
Excellent driving instructor! Just passed first time with only 3 minors! Very professional and always keeps calm! Never had any complaints about the teaching style!
October 16, 2017
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Thank you for your comments.
Great experience
August 24, 2017
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Thank you for using our driving lessons. It was a pleasure to serve you.
Very prossional
Very prossional, enjoyed all my lessons and passed first time, would highly recommend.
August 13, 2017
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Thank you for your custom and hope to see you again soon!
I would highly recommend this driving …
I would highly recommend this driving school to everyone, Dan is very reliable and a fantastic teacher. My experience with Dan was excellent as he was very helpful and paitent.
August 13, 2017
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Thank you for your custom and hope to see you again soon for your pass plus.
Excellent tuition at Harwood Driving School
I would highly recommend Dan at Harwood Driving School to anyone. His excellent tuition helped me pass with just 1 minor fault. At almost 30yrs old I was a little nervous to start driving but Dan instantly put me at ease. He gave me confidence to deal with whatever situation I was put in and helped me to fine tune my skills. Thanks so much Dan.
August 11, 2017
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Thanks Jenny, It was a pleasure to serve you
I would absolutely recommend Harwood Driving School
I would absolutely recommend Harwood Driving School as their instructors are highly proffesional and therfore well apt at helping you pass your driving test.
My experience with them was great as I was able to pass my exam first time and therfore would highly recommend them anyone learning to drive.
July 24, 2017
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Thank you Steven, it was a great teaching you and fun a times. Happy motoring
Thanks to Dan and Harwood Driving …
Thanks to Dan and Harwood Driving School, I passed my driving test first time. To begin with I was very nervous but Dan gave me the confidence to drive. I would definitely recommend him.
July 24, 2017
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Thank you Alicia, It was a pleasure to teach you. Happy motoring
Very good
I am very happy with the service provided by Harwood Driving School. Dan was very patient and always explained things very clearly. The Volkswagen Golf is a great car to learn in and I thoroughly enjoyed learning road craft and driving safely, at higher speeds. I had around 15 hours of tuition time which took place on a variety of roads in and around Bolton. I also had one motorway lesson after passing my test. I am happy to recommend Harwood Driving School to friends and family.
June 25, 2017
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We are happy you enjoyed our service and look forward to seeing you again soon.
A fantastic experience with Harwood Driving School
My experience with Harwood Driving School was of the highest quality. Taking manual driving lessons after having driven an automatic for 5 years meant I had some apprehension, but this was soon aleviated and Dan made me feel at ease immediately. I passed first time and I would highly reccomend Harwood Driving School to family, friends and colleagues.
Thank you for your high quality service 👍
A fantastic Driving School.
May 7, 2017
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Thank you for spending time to leave us positive feedback about your experience with us. We are happy you enjoyed your driving lessons in Bolton and the surrounding areas. Dan Ison - Owner
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