The Mainstream Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not praise these guys enough! Been 1st class since day one, patient and understanding and matches styles to suit yourself. Special mention to my Instructor Dave who has the patience of a saint but... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the zoom lessons to driving, my whole experience has been excellent. Russ and James on the zoom lessons were excellent and made them fun to do. All of the instructors are friendly and approachab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got my C+E licence through mainstream and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Everyone at mainstream are laid back and down to earth which made it a really enjoyable experience... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Mainstream in Sittingbourne. I passed theory, hazard, CPC, mod 2 and 4, reversing 3A and practical 3B first time with these guys. The trainers were firm but fair and will get... See more

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  1. Drivers License Training School
  2. Learner Driver Training Area
  3. Training Centre

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Mainstream offers a wide range of nationally accredited, award winning courses for businesses and individuals. Delivering practical training to develop and enhance careers in the HGV, Construction and Warehouse sectors. Our HGV Skills Bootcamps are Government funded practical training courses are delivered at no-cost, leading to a job interview and a successful job placement.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st class service all round

Can not praise these guys enough! Been 1st class since day one, patient and understanding and matches styles to suit yourself. Special mention to my Instructor Dave who has the patience of a saint but has got me quickly to a point of being more than competent quickly and ironed out my bad habits and made it an enjoyable experience! 1st class and highly recommended

June 4, 2025
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Hello Peter, thank you for your kind words. We will make sure this gets passed onto Dave!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 16 weeks course with Mainstream…

The 16 weeks course with Mainstream especially the practical side has made me a much better driver generally, it's been time well spent.
I would recommend anyone looking for a new career path to do the course I've gained tremendous confidence.
I finally passed my 3B (practical training) to so I would advise anyone if you don't succeed at first try, try and try again.

May 20, 2025
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Hello Gus, Thank you for the feedback!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Mainstream

I would highly recommend Mainstream in Sittingbourne. I passed theory, hazard, CPC, mod 2 and 4, reversing 3A and practical 3B first time with these guys. The trainers were firm but fair and will get you through if you listen. Kevin took me from being useless to passing the Class 2 practical test with 3 minors in just four 3hr lessons.

May 19, 2025
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Hello Gordon, thank you for the wonderful feedback and congratulations on passing!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did the up grade to c+e at…

Did the up grade to c+e at Sittingbourne top quality training a massive thank you to my instructor mick got me thru with only 1 minor highly recommend him makes you feel at ease with lessons we'll happy thank you main stream

May 16, 2025
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Hello Adam, congratulations on upgrading your licence, we are glad we could help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mainstream training was excellent

Mainstream did a great job with the training provided. Passed my test first time thanks to Bobby who was a great driving instructor!

May 16, 2025
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Hello Harry, thank you for the kind words. We are glad you had a positive experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mainstream Sittingbourne, definately the way to go

I'd just like to thank everyone at mainstream for doing a fantastic job. Both online and practical. All of the trainers/ instructors I have had throughout my hgv journey have been ace. Albeit a long process from the first online zoom lesson to my practical exam today, the process works! All theory and practical exams were passed first time with the help of all the staff on board. If you had any questions they were happy to help and guided you accordingly. Couldn't thank my instructors enough (all 3 of them at Sittingbourne!) Mostly ray! Very patient, informative and knowledgeable. Great instructor making you feel at ease in a new driving environment! Mick helped me initially, got me comfortable maneuvering the class 1 lorry in the correct manor ready for the road, giving ray an easier job when we were out and about.top bloke!. And lastly Gary, stepping in for our double lesson which helped hugely with more seat time and a different approach. Again, a great team, great instructors and I will be booking my hiab and adr through these guys. Have a beer on us!!!! Harley

May 16, 2025
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Hello Harley, thank you for the wonderful feedback we are glad you had a positive experience on our Bootcamp! We will make sure this gets passed along to your instructors, please keep us updated with your job hunt!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support and a lot of help passed…

Great support and a lot of help passed everything but my reverse first time and a massive thank you to kev for all the help that was given to me by him and all the rest of mainstream thank you guys much appreciated

May 15, 2025
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Hello Fred, thank you for the lovely feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training company

Very great staff. Passed everything first time with the great training and support from everyone. Massive thank you to Mick Holder for the support he’s provided as well as the great training he’s given to allow the opportunity to happen

May 15, 2025
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Thank you for the kind words Michael, we will make sure your positive feedback gets passed to Mick. Congratulations on passing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Getting your hgv license

Just passed my c+e first time, all thanks to the guys at sittingbourne test centre. All the instructors are great guys and with plenty of knowledge between them, my instructor Garry was calm and informative which put me at my ease and made the experience very enjoyable, as they say every day is a school day, would recommend to everyone

May 14, 2025
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Congratulations Stephen, please keep us updated with your job search!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to everyone at Sittingbourne for…

Thanks to everyone at Sittingbourne for getting me through my HGV licence, I had a great experience with the course and instructors, big thankyou to Dave who showed me the ropes and helped me to get through it 10/10 I can’t recommend the team they have enough 👍🏻

May 13, 2025
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Congratulations on passing Ethan that is wonderful news! I will make sure this gets passed to Dave!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best experience

What a great team.
From start to finish.
Big shout out to my instructor Al from Nottingham can’t thank enough
Highly recommend.
Thank you

May 6, 2025
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Reply from The Mainstream Group

Thank you for the lovely feedback Helmus! Good luck on your job search!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience c+e

Great experience, Mark was my instructor and made a great job of training with clear instructions and to a high standard. Overall from start to finish mainstream was a great experience.

April 9, 2025
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Reply from The Mainstream Group

Hello Tim, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience from start to finish. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and wish you all the best on the road ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall a positive experience

Overall a positive experience, the Instructors are really good and down to earth Mark and Mick were my instructors and I cannot say a bad about them. I had lots of fun and learning experience from them. So yes would recommend highly and the Manager Pete at the Sittingbourne office is very approachable and a good source to information.

April 3, 2025
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Reply from The Mainstream Group

Hello Gavin, we are glad you had a positive experience with Mainstream. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and good luck with your job search!

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