DRIVE BUDDI Reviews 560

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 106 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional patience, clear instructions, and supportive approach, which greatly helped in building confidence. The service provided is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the personalized and encouraging teaching style that made learning to drive a positive experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues with instructors being unprofessional or unresponsive, especially after a failed test. A few other people also felt that conversations during lessons were at times inappropriate and uncomfortable.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my driving test today with two minors 😁. Many thanks to Imran. Despite my shortcomings, even today before my final test, he always believed and encouraged me all thru. Always talked me thru m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sabir is a fantastic driving instructor and I’m really glad I learned with him. He’s calm, patient, and always made me feel comfortable. He explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and never... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mohammed was my fourth driving instructor and definitely the best. He explained everything clearly and in detail, which really boosted my confidence and helped me stay relaxed during the test. He ev... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Even though I had driven in my home country, Ghana, I initially struggled to understand driving in the UK and its rules. John made everything simple and clear for me, especially roundabouts, which I... See more

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Company details

  1. Driving School
  2. Drivers License Training School

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Driving lessons Leicester - Drive Buddi giving you driving skills for life. Give us a try with a 2 hour taster lesson for just £25. Student discount available.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

560 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend (especially Mick)

Had a great experience with this company, especially with my instructor Mick. Just passed today first time all with Mick’s support and guidance. Would highly recommend and my instructor is a credit to Drive Buddi.

May 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend Mick enough as a…

I couldn’t recommend Mick enough as a driving instructor. He’s patient, professional, and explains everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence behind the wheel. Lessons were always relaxed and supportive, and he made learning to drive much less stressful. Thanks to Mick’s guidance and encouragement, I passed my driving test and felt fully prepared on the day. Brilliant instructor and a great person. Thank you for all your help!

May 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

I had a great driving instructor. I could always ask John for help and he would correct me, great to talk to and taught me how to drive making sure I pass first time.

May 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad experience with one of the…

Very bad experience with one of the driving instructors, Sadia. I started lessons for my daughter in March, and before starting I clearly informed the manager that her driving test was booked for June. They assured me this would not be a problem and assigned Sadia as the instructor.

My daughter has been taking 2-hour lessons every week for the last 12 weeks. Now, close to the test date, the instructor suddenly says she cannot make my daughter ready for the exam. I told her that at least my daughter should try the test, but she refused and said she does not want to do it.

The biggest issue is that Sadia already had a holiday booked from the end of May until mid-June, meaning she would not even be available around the test date. This is extremely unprofessional because they knew about my daughter’s exam date from the beginning. If the instructor already planned a holiday, why did nobody inform us earlier?

When I spoke to the manager, he said he could not help and there was nothing they could do. This whole experience feels like they only cared about taking money instead of helping students pass their test.

I would never recommend this company to anyone. The reviews do not reflect my experience at all. Very disappointing service.

May 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

I had Murtaza as my instructor, and I passed 1st time with him after only a few months! Very knowledgeable instructor and very patient! Would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to take automatic driving lessons!

April 22, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructor

Great instructor would recommend!

April 24, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my test Today

I had such a great experience learning with my Sadaf. She was incredibly friendly and made me feel comfortable right from the start. She explained everything clearly and always took the time to make sure I fully understood before moving on.
Her patience and support really helped build my confidence, especially when I was feeling unsure. Thanks to her encouragement and teaching, I was able to pass my test with zero minors!!! I’m so grateful for all her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone learning to drive.
Thank you Sadaf!!!

April 16, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my test yesterday thanks to my…

I passed my test yesterday thanks to my amazing instructor Dawood. He believed in me even when sometimes I doubted myself. The best instructor I could’ve asked for who gave me all the guidance I needed to be a good, confident and safe driver!

April 14, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructor

Great instructor , would highly recommend.

April 15, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sadaf is the most amazing instructor

Sadaf is the most amazing instructor, she is kind, patient and considerate. She made me believe in myself every lesson and helped me overcome my anxiety, I am so grateful for her help and i would recommend her to absolutely everyone!

April 13, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed well

First instructor that I had wasn’t great and kept cancelling.
However, Dawood helped me SO much. He is extremely kind, gives very clear and thorough instructions, tips and advice and made me feel calm before and leading up to the test. I passed with 3 minors on a tricky route all thanks to him!

March 30, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience practicing with them

Amazing experience practicing with them, I passed my test on the first go thanks to the extensive lessons and tips.

I would 100% recommend.

March 25, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and mo helped me…

Very professional and mo helped me immensely. Would highly recommend to anyone locally wanting to learn to drive.

March 25, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Passed my test last week. I learned to drive with Ewelina. Just did what she tought me - and passed.
I liked very much our lessons. Always was feeling very comfortable. She always answered all my questions with a lot of patience and respect, explained everything as many times as I need to understand.
I consider that I'm really lucky to have Ewelina as driving instructor.
Wishing her and all your driving school a lot of good luck for future!

March 19, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience learning…

I had an excellent experience learning to drive with this instructor. From the very first lesson, he was patient, professional, and incredibly supportive. He explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel, even when I was nervous at the beginning.
Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I passed my driving test, and I genuinely couldn’t have done it without him. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated driving instructor.

March 24, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had the pleasure of being taught by…

Had the pleasure of being taught by Mohamed for my driving and so grateful he had me pass on my first attempt within a month he covered everything and gave me the confidence to pass, would definitely recommend him

March 24, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed

I passed my driving test and honestly, I still can’t quite believe it. Harshaali was amazing,

For the longest time, I genuinely thought driving just wasn’t for me. I struggled a lot at the start and felt like a lost cause more times than I can count. But everything changed with the right instructor. They didn’t just teach me how to drive, they really understood where I was going wrong, broke things down clearly, and helped me improve step by step.

Roundabouts were my biggest challenge, but we worked on them again and again until it finally clicked. That patience and consistency made all the difference.

I’m so grateful for the support I had couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. This feels like such a big personal win.

March 23, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test thanks to John!

Passed my test with only 2 minors, despite my nerves, thanks to John. He was fantastic from start to finish and couldn't have done it without him. Having bad experiences in the past with instructors I was a bit dubious at the start but John was fantastic. Would definitely recommend!

March 19, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I passed my driving test today and I…

I passed my driving test today and I honestly couldn’t have done it without my amazing instructor, Ewelina. After 30 hours of lessons, I can genuinely say I loved every single one. She made me feel so comfortable and relaxed from the very beginning, which really helped build my confidence on the road.

We got along so well, and her sense of humour made every lesson enjoyable—I actually looked forward to them every time. She explained everything clearly, was always patient, and supported me through any nerves or mistakes.

Thank you so much, Ewelina, for everything. I’m so grateful for all your help and guidance. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn to drive

March 19, 2026
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Thank you for choosing Drive Buddi - Leicester Driving Lessons 🚗. Congratulations on your pass 🥳 🙌 We wish you all the best 👍🏽

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