Young Driver Reviews 

My son thought it was really good fun.

Nice instructior and venue. My 13 year old loved the experience and is asking when he can next go.

My daughter enjoyed the driving but we wanted a recording of the experience. When we got home we realised that they hadn’t recorded the driving experience as the device it was recorded on was empty. We were very disappointed

Our grandson is actually an adult but with the mind of a child. He thoroughly enjoys his driving. Thank you so much.

The driving instructor was fantastic. They made our daughter feel very comfortable and safe, and she came out of the car buzzing.

This is the second time I've used this company and I wouldn't use them again because every single time you book an event it gets cancelled however the event is still running but only cancelled for my daughter I would never use this company they were lucky to get one star because it wouldn't allow me to put zero stars never uses company I believe they're here just to try and take money off customers they don't answer the phone avoid discompany like the plague

reply to response
I would like to reply to the response where you said that the was one instructor that was taken ill. That is incorrect. When I spoke to the gentleman who is actually providing the day he explained it was four people look off. He also advised me that the day was still carrying on With limited number of lessons.
When I then found and complained and spoke to a lady on Saturday afternoon, I said that it had been cancelled. She didn't turn ann and said, would you like to me to see if I can get you booked in today, which then begs the question why I couldn't have done the actual lesson when it was booked in.
I was also advised by the lady on the phone that you have a system in place that is designed to try and stop the same person being cancelled twice.However, I was cancelled twice and the lady on the phone said that shouldn't happen now.I'm going to do a subject request form.Request a copy of the calls.And then we've been speak again.

The best way to begin driving. Really great experience for any novice

Greta experience for our 12 year old

My son has now had 2 young driver lessons and he absolutely loves it. Both instructors were so friendly and gave great feedback.
Bluewater is relatively small so we are looking to try another centre but our overall experience of this company and the lessons is 5*
Thank you

I booked a 30-minute lesson for my niece using a voucher that included an in-car recording of the session. From the start, I had issues with the online booking system as I couldn’t reset my password, so I contacted them for help and then booked over the phone.

During that call I explained the situation and was assured everything had been noted and that the booking would include the recording as part of the package.

My niece attended the lesson and really enjoyed it. However, at the end of the session we were told the lesson had not been recorded at all. We were also told at the time that no memory stick had been provided for the recording, which suggests it was never set up or attempted in the first place. This is very different from what was later described to us as a “technical issue”.

This inconsistency, along with the failure to deliver something that was clearly included in what we paid for, was extremely disappointing. The recording was a key part of the experience and the reason the package was chosen.

What made this worse was the handling afterwards. We were told the issue would be passed to head office and that someone would contact us. Nobody did. I also submitted feedback and again received no response unless I chased it myself.

After eventually receiving replies, I was offered either a refund for the recording only or a 20% discount on a future booking. I explained that this was not acceptable, as I had purchased a package and not separate items. The recording was not delivered, and the experience paid for was therefore incomplete.

Despite multiple emails and escalation, they refused to offer a replacement lesson or full refund, insisting the lesson itself had been delivered so the issue was minor. Their own website heavily promotes the recording as a way to “preserve, re-watch and share the experience,” which makes their position feel inconsistent with how the product is advertised.

In the end, I was told this was a “final decision” and no further resolution would be offered beyond a refund of the recording cost or a discount on a future booking. I do not consider this fair given that the service purchased was not delivered as sold, and I would not feel confident booking again after this experience.

Overall, while the lesson itself was enjoyable, the customer service, communication, and handling of the issue afterwards were very poor and left a very negative impression.

UPDATE:

The company has confirmed that no recording was captured due to an “operational issue,” but maintains that under their interpretation of clause 25.2, the recording element is still considered delivered even when it was never actually set up or completed.

This interpretation was not made clear at the time of booking and appears to have been applied only after the issue arose. On the day, we were told the recording had not been set up and that no memory card had been provided, which does not match the later explanation.

Most importantly, the recording was a key reason for choosing this package, and I would not have proceeded had I been told there was any risk it might not be provided.

The company has also confirmed they are not part of any independent dispute resolution scheme, meaning there is no external adjudication when disagreements arise and customers are left entirely dependent on the company’s internal decision-making.

While the lesson itself went ahead, the package purchased was not delivered in full, and the outcome offered does not reflect the loss of the recording or the impact this had on the overall experience.

In practice, the lesson was delivered, but the experience I paid for was not — and the way this has been handled has left no meaningful resolution or independent route to challenge that decision.

My grandson absolutely loved the whole experience. So much so❄️ ive booked another one.

Very reassuring instructor

The instructor was really calm and friendly with my ND son. He enjoyed it so much we have booked another 3 sessions.

My son recently attended his first 60-minute lesson with Young Driver, and it exceeded our expectations.

The registration process was very straightforward, and the session started right on time. We expected it to be a simple introduction to driving, but within minutes he was actually behind the wheel and learning real driving skills. The lesson included much more than just driving forwards – he practised a variety of tasks, including navigating roundabouts and reverse parking, which was a pleasant surprise. It felt like a genuine driving lesson rather than just a driving experience.

The biggest compliment came from my son himself. On the journey home, he couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had. He was especially grateful to his instructor, who he described as kind, encouraging and full of energy. The instructor continuously supported and motivated him throughout the lesson, helping him build confidence while learning new skills.

Thank you to the instructor and the Young Driver team for making his first driving lesson such a positive and memorable experience. We would highly recommend Young Driver to other parents looking to give their children a safe and enjoyable introduction to driving.

A great experience for my 5 year old grandson.

Peter was an excellent tutor. Venue was perfect.

Lessons are easy to book. Every member of staff is warm, friendly and approachable. My grandsons have a 1 hour lesson each at Newark and every time they walk back to us they are beaming with what they achieved.
Fabulous service!

The instructor was very condescending to my daughter and the actual course did not allow her to come out of 1st gear.

Not a happy customer!she has been to Birmingham before which was great but the Bristol one is complet Different and for a different type of driving according to the instructed. Not what we were sold 😔

My boys had their first driving lesson on the 30th May and absolutely loved it! The instructors were amazing and friendly. My boys walked away feeling happy and confident!

Instructors just great