M 4 Motoring Driving School Ltd Reviews 

766
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 72 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the driving instructors for being extremely patient, calm, and deeply supportive throughout the entire learning process. Many learners emphasize that teachers create a relaxed and encouraging environment which helps manage nervous feelings effectively from day one. People also mention that the clear instructions and thorough explanations make mastering complex road maneuvers much simpler. Reviewers note that these well-structured lessons successfully build lasting confidence behind the wheel. As a result, a large number of students feel completely prepared and successfully pass their practical driving tests on the very first attempt.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently passed my driving test, and I want to give a huge thank you to my instructor, Julie Lavelle. Her patience, guidance, and clear teaching style made all the difference. Julie always encour... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie was so helpful and supportive. I have had a few different instructors over the last several years. I’ve had just a handful of lessons with Julie and she made me feel so at ease and helped me con... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The past 3 months I have been with chi have been outstanding. He is so calm and professional and would go into great depth to make sure I understand everything. Leading up to the test he was so suppor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Chi was amazing. I achieved a first time pass, and came out of his tuition feeling a safe and confident driver. Chi helped me overcome an element of driving anxiety, showing he has... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best Driving Instructor – Supportive & professional

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my driving school and especially to my instructor, Julie Lavelle, for an amazing learning experience.

Julie is an excellent and professional instructor who pays great attention to every detail of driving. She explains everything clearly and ensures that her students fully understand all aspects of safe and confident driving. What truly makes her exceptional is that she also cares about the psychological aspect of learning—she makes sure you feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident during your lessons, which is essential for effective learning. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to overcome my initial nervousness and gain confidence behind the wheel.

Her patience, dedication, and supportive approach made me feel at ease, helping me build my confidence on the road. I highly recommend Julie Lavelle to anyone looking for a skilled, caring, and understanding driving instructor. She truly makes the learning process smooth and enjoyable!

Thank you so much for all your efforts❤️

April 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

I had Julie Lavelle as an instructor. She is a wonderful instructor. She is encouraging and supportive. She really helped me to feel at ease and confident. She is great at everything she does. I highly recommend her.

March 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Rainbow

Chris Rainbow
I took lessons with Chris and is very helpful and kind. Passed on my first time with his helpful tips. Highly recommend him for new learners.

January 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie Lavelle

Just passed my driving test today! Julie is an amazing driving instructor—calm and understanding. She gave clear instructions and boosted my confidence. I definitely recommend this company to anyone looking to learn from an experienced and supportive instructor.

January 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had lessons with Chris

I had lessons with Chris, definitely recommend him!! He makes you feel comfortable whilst learning and explains everything the proper way and if you have any questions about anything that you’re unsure with he has a lot of patience to sit there and listen 10000% recommend him for an instructor!

January 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learnt to drive and passed first time…

Learnt to drive and passed first time with Chris rainbow, honestly couldn't recommend him enough! My confidence was terrible and my nerves but Chris always reassured me and helped me come on leaps and bounds and to get my pass first time I'd give more stars If I could

January 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and professional, really easy to talk to

My daughter had driving lessons with Chris, she looked forward to her next lesson and that it couldn't come quick enough, Chris was so professional, patient and easy to talk to, even with her busy life style he managed to fit her in, will and have recommend to other learners

November 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie Lavelle

Julie is absolutely brilliant. She is very patient and calm and her instructions are very clear and understanding! She gives you so much confidence when driving! Can't recommend her enough!

January 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Guys very bad and ripping off company

Guys very bad and ripping off company. Don't have professional instructors. They never give you exact time that you are ready and ripp you off by taking many lessons.
I can give them rating in Neagtive if I can.

November 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul Hardy

I’ve had Paul Hardy as a driving instructor for the past couple of months. Just passed my test today. He’s a great instructor good balance of banter and learning couldn’t get a better instructor 👍

November 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tom Netherway

As an older driver Tom shows great respect for his students , very patient, kind, thoughtful ,sociable, punctual and very disaplined . I would not have any other driving instructor teach me because of all the qualities he has . I will be staying with Tom untill I pass. very kind man . GM

October 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend this company

Highly recommend this company. My instructor was Mehmet and he helped me build my confidence to drive. Was very patient and explained everything well.

August 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie lavelle

Julie lavelle
She’s a lovely patient person I have enjoyed every lesson if felt comfortable and learnt so much I wouldn’t of passed my test if it wasn’t for you I can’t thankyou enough you’ve be amazing through it all. she will make anyone feel welcome and push you to pass that test.
Thankyouuu x

October 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, great people 🚗

Passed 2nd time today following lessons with Tom and Julie 🎉

For over 10 years, I thought I was the problem and thought I'd never learn to drive! Tom is patient, relaxed and really easy going - I struggle to think I could have managed it with anyone else! He is also absolutely hilarious, so if you want bants and good tunes, he's your guy!

Last minute, DVSA cancelled and moved my long awaited test to a day Tom sadly wasn't available.

I rang M4 motoring school, who put me in touch with Julie. Julie not only offered to fit in some lessons at really short notice, but also got up in the early hours of the morning to ensure we did a lesson and to get for my test on time at 7am. Julie was kind, patient and unflappable - despite my shocking parallel parks and dodgy vision! The meerkat tip is quite possibly my favourite 🥰

I couldn't be more grateful to Tom, Julie and M4 for helping me learn to drive - 10/10 would recommend.

September 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teaching an old dog😀

Chi persevered, nagged and encouraged the elimination of bad habits accumulated over many years of foreign driving experience. It takes a special effort and probably some patience to teach an old dog new tricks, and I am grateful.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing and supportive teacher!

After around 7 months I managed to pass my driving test 1st time. Julie is an amazing teacher and has given me so much confidence with driving. I would definitely recommend have lessons with Julie!

August 5, 2024
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