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tom weeks	28 of November 2008, at 2.15 am
i would like to say a big thakyou to robbie wilde he was a brilliant instructor always made me laugh and made me feel confident i always had a laugh with him and that made me feel at ease i would reccommend him to anyone if it wasnt for him then i probably wouldnt of passed so thankyou very much .oh but watch your mirrors lol..... thankyou again #2950

Suzy Colley	23 of November 2008, at 12.43 pm
I would like to say thanks a million to my driving instructor Tony Wood for helping me pass my driving test last week. I did an intesive course with Tony, who was very patient and gave me the confidence to get through the test 1st time! Cheers Tony! #2945

Emma Knowles	19 of November 2008, at 7.42 pm
Yipeeeeeee I passed my test today, 2nd time lucky. Thanks Robbie for the great driving lessons and constant faith, your little humourous comments made it really relaxing and enjoyable, I will recommend you personally to anyone who wants to learn in a Auto, Looking forward to Six hours of your company after xmas for my pass plus LOL.. Thanks BIG RED L #2944

Emily Clark

16 of November 2008, at 6.21 pm

I thought of more things I wanted to say!

I was paranoid of getting that darn bitting point! I never understood before (with previous instructors about the bonnet raising! :mad:

) Peter made it make sense. Also promised me I would never kill a bird in the daylight, which I think will make me alot safer on the roads! So Peter if I ever kill a bird, I will be coming to find you!

p.s i hope my wellies are safe

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Emily Clark	16 of November 2008, at 6.11 pm
I passed my test first time with Peter Blight and now doing my Pass plus. With previous instructors I was too nervous to ask questions when I didn't understand something but with Peter it was fine. Thank you Mr Blighty! #2941

Ayse Niazi	4 of November 2008, at 1.44 pm
I passed my driving test today I was a bag of nerves, Just want to say a big big thankyou to Andy Brown who stuck with me on those reverse around a left corner Thanx again Andy Ayse #2931

Jace Dempster

3 of November 2008, at 6.18 pm

Just passed my test with Peter Blight and he was fantastic throughout. He was always a pleasure to be around, and unlike most driving instructors seemed more worried about me passing my test then just after my money. He was always early and never finished early, overall a brilliant instructor. This message may sound cheesy but its the truth and would recommend him to anyone

Jace Dempster

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Peter Murphy	3 of November 2008, at 2.04 pm
Hello, I just passed my test with the help of Peter Blight! Managed to do it first time with just 25 hours of driving. I would recommend Peter to anyone who is learning to drive. Thanks Again, Peter #2929

amy b

2 of November 2008, at 6.44 pm

hi , would just like to say thankyou very much to the big red l company and in particular my instructor Robbie. i have no passed my driving test feeling more confident. my lessons were excellent and i learnt alot during them. also i had trouble with certain manouvres at the beggining but Robbie explained in more detail on how to do each manouvre which made it more clear and understandable to do.thanks again!!

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Peter Truss	24 of October 2008, at 2.50 pm
Just passed my test with 4 minors. All went ok and not too nervous. Was taught by Andy Brown who has been fantastic. Really good teacher with a sense of humour highly recomended. Thanks #2925

Kimberley	22 of October 2008, at 7.53 pm
I just wanted to tell the world I finally passed my driving test today With the invaluable help and encouragement of Mr Fantastic "PETER BLIGHT" This man was born to teach and has the patience of a saint! I am over the moon this day has come but am sad that I will no longer have my weekly lessons! THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH PETER, Your the Best! #2924

Florence Thomas	15 of October 2008, at 12.36 am
ps And I have good reasons for my bad spelling because its gone past midnight! #2922

Florence Thomas	15 of October 2008, at 12.33 am
I will just have to say peter blight is the worst instructor ever and should be banned from teachering pupils as because of him most of those he teaches fail constantly. nah just kiddin I passed first time and so did many others with him. thankyou very much #2921

Lauren Cane	2 of October 2008, at 9.46 am
I want to leave a massive thank you to Peter Blight, for his neverending patience even when I made the most stupid of mistakes!! He's always calm and clear with his instuctions. Generally he is just an excellent teacher, and if you're lucky sometimes he even sings!! THANK YOU PETER!! #2919

JANE BLACKMAN

2 of October 2008, at 7.53 am

This is a massive thankyou to Robbie Wilde he is my hero,I past my test on monday which i never dreamt I would do as i was so scared of driving, robbie gave me the belief & the confidence to get in & drive & now has made all my dreams come true.
He is so patient & calm all the time even when you have those bad days where your lessons just dont go right.
I will miss my lessons with robbie & the giggles that i had on all my lessons as he was always cheerfull & bright.
If You are scared of driving & you want someone who is patient,calm & fun loving then learn to drive with robbie who makes anything possible if you really want it .
So once again thanks robbie

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Zenobia Danquah

26 of September 2008, at 1.02 pm

cofidently passed my driving test recently and would like to say a big thank you to PETER BLIGHT!!!!! thanks for your encouragement, patience and most of all doing all the worrying for me so i could concentrate on taking on your infallible driving skills. it was indeed a privilege to have u as my instructor. u sure worth more than i paid for Peter- thank you!!

thanks to Tony too!!!! u doing a great job. (H)

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Sarah Atkinson	17 of September 2008, at 12.08 pm
I would like to say a Huge Thank you to Peter Blight the man is a Legend. I was possibly the worst Pupil anyone could have. I was terrified of driving, roundabouts, stray animals crossing the road, reversing around corners ETC. But somehow Peter managed to get me over these fears and pass my test. I would definately recommend Peter. He is an asset to the Big Red L #2911

Philippa Wright	13 of September 2008, at 7.36 am
Just to say a huge thank you to my instructor Peter Blight who was patient and gave me the encouragement I needed when I wasn't feeling confident. I'm so happy that I passed first time and it was great to see the smile on his face when I did! Thanks to Tony as well for all his support too. #2910

Dan	10 of September 2008, at 7.24 pm
Just a big thank you, To Peter Blight. Got me me through me test first time after no pervious driving experience. A precise but relaxed teacher, with a sense of humour. I would recommend him to anyone. Will be doing my pass plus with him too. Thanks again Dan #2908

Emma	21 of August 2008, at 2.27 pm
I passed my test with Robbie, he was really positive & gave me the confidence I needed. Brilliant!! #2886

naveen	13 of August 2008, at 6.02 pm
Hi, Just wanna say thanks to Peter Blight who got me through my driving test....... he's been a fantastic instuctor. I would recommend any one to go to Peter. I'm sure he'll not disappoint you. Thanks again for getting me through my test Peter. cheers!! #2872

Harry Bryant	8 of August 2008, at 6.02 pm
Hi... passed my test 1st time after about 40 hours of driving and it couldnt of been done without Jason Hall, He is friendly but remains in control, easy to get along with, patience of a saint and gives great advice. I am going on to do my pass plus with Jason. so.... the moral of the story is. " If you want the best, Jasons the man to get you through the test #2865

Jade Yeomans

5 of August 2008, at 8.06 pm

Hi Just wont to say a big thank you to Peter Blight who successfully got me through my driving test yesterday....... It did take me a while but i got through it with the help from a fantastic instuctor who was really calm and laid back. To those who have had a bad experience or had anyone who has shouted at them when on a lesson then i would recommend you going with Peter (He's the man). Thanks again for getting me through my test..... :lmao:

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Emma Cragg

31 of July 2008, at 12.11 pm

Hi, I passed my driving test yesterday after a long and emotional journey and i would just like to say thank you very much to my instructor Jason, who kept me on the straight and narrow and kept confidence in me through everything, I wouldn't have been able to carry on trying without him! I also would like to recommend to everybody, who perhaps is having problems with a lack of confidence on the road like i did, the hypnotherapy provided by the clinic in sandgate..I went about a week before my test and although i only had one session, I think it really made a difference.
So thank you very much to everyone at the big red l, especially Jason who never gave up on me!

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Andy	30 of July 2008, at 1.42 am
I passed my driving test recently thanks to my brilliant instructor Jason Hall. I felt very comfortable learning with him and he really knows his stuff. Cheers Jason. #2836

Eric Zielinski	18 of July 2008, at 8.58 pm
I would like say thank you to my instructor Peter Blight and recommend him to every one cos' he is just fantastic person and excellent tutor. I've past a month after I have met him - had much trouble before. He is very patient and has a great ability to pick up your problems and habits of which you might be unaware, then help you to overcome them. Thanks Peter!!! #2780

dan - the man -stannard

17 of July 2008, at 8.35 pm

hi i'm dan and i'm a lovely forty years of age! i recently passed my driving test (after a 20 year break) i learnt with the fine and ever so handsome martin collins (not of the professionals,alas!) a good instructor,patient,clear in his explanations,punctual!! really put me @ ease and was easy to chat,and have a laugh with.he also got a damn fine taste in music.i tell ya,if i swung the other way;i'd want a man like martin!! hahahahaha!
peace.

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Emily

10 of July 2008, at 6.19 pm

Anybody who is even the slightest bit scared about learning to drive - Peter Blight is your man!!! I am 28 and it took me a long time to get my head round the idea that I could drive without causing serious harm!!! I lacked confidence totally and am, by nature very self depricating, which can be tough to handle! Peter was brilliant!!! He was always calm, even when I was having a paddy, gave clear instruction and knew when to push me and when not!!! After 11 years of waiting I passed, first time, in 5 months!! I owe it all to peter and honestly don't believe anyone could have got me through so quickly, first time and with enough knowledge not to just get through my test but to feel confident on the road!!! Awesome instructor and would recommend to anyone!

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Anne Osborne	2 of July 2008, at 3.51 pm
Just passed my test at first attempt aged 51!! Couldn't have done it without Robbie who never lost his temper or his faith in me. Hope the alloy is ok! #2700

Liz Cole	27 of June 2008, at 7.27 pm
Passed my test on tuesday, third time lucky. Many many thanks to Robbie, could not have done it with out you, you have the patience of a saint, and i tried it well. will hear your voice in my ear telling me what to do for a long time to come, will miss your comedy routine tho. thanx Liz #2680

Mark Skinner	26 of June 2008, at 2.18 pm
Hey I passed first time and its all down to Jason Hall. Thanks Jase for everything! #2679

M. Baker	16 of June 2008, at 1.17 pm
I passed my test with flying colours thanks to Keith Sayell. He provided excellent advice to get me to pass with only two minors. Thanks Keith & The Big Red L. #2638

Emma Freeman

5 of June 2008, at 2.09 pm

Hey everyone...

I passed my test yesterday, first time with only 4 minors! I wouldn't have been able to do it without the wonder that is Peter Blight!! He truly is the greatest man in the world and I cannot put into words how thankful I am to him. He's patient, professional, and accommodating... and one of the funniest people I've ever met! THANK YOU PETER! I'll miss our lessons but with your support and kind words I feel confident to drive alone!! Much love xxx

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Sharon McBride

18 of May 2008, at 3.10 pm

There is 3 new show me, tell me questions, here they are for ya all
1). Show me how you would clean your windscreen using the windscreen washer & wipers.

2) Show me how you would set the demister controls to clear all the windows effectively, this should include both front & rear.

3)Tell me how you would know if there was a problem with your anti lock brakeing system

Hi Sharon, There are actually 5 new questions for the show me, tell me section, the other 2 being about the use of main beam and use of fog lights. Please see our web pages for more details.
But thanks for letting us know anyway.
Regards,
Tony
Director

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Ed Bradbury	15 of May 2008, at 11.12 pm
I learned to drive with Peter Blight and passed my test first time so massive thanks are in order! I know he has a good pass rate and would definitely recommend him to anyone. I also did the 'Pass Plus' course with Peter which was a very positive experience to build on skills learned prior to the test. Thankyou very much #2557

Leanne Dixon	15 of May 2008, at 9.53 am
Just to say a quick thank you to Jason Hardy for having the confidence in me. I passed my test 1st time and couldn't have done it without him. Anyone looking for a driving instrutor should pick Jason without a doubt. He's a top bloke!!! #2555

Claire Jones	12 of May 2008, at 4.30 pm
Keith Sayell is a FANTASTIC driving instructor, (5 star rating), I couldn't have asked for anyone better. He helped me pass first time after just 17 lessons!! He's flexible and adjusts his lessons to suit your needs. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an instructor. Thanks Keith your the best!! #2553

Janet Lee	25 of April 2008, at 2.47 pm
Robbie Wilde is without doubt the very best driving instructor anyone could wish for. I was ready to give up,being a lady of great age (61). I thought learning to drive on todays busy roads was way beond me, then along came my knight in The Big Red L. Thank you. That's great Janet, we're glad that Robbie helped you so much. The Big Red L Team #2525

Stephanie Deveney

23 of April 2008, at 9.58 am

I would like to say a massive thankyou to Jason Hall.

I am in my thirties and have been trying to get over my fear of driving since I was seventeen. I honestly thought I would never do it and only came back to driving because I had to for my job.

Jason has been patient and supportive and never gave up on me even when I gave up on myself. His teaching methods are exellent and he has patience and insight. He is dedicated to seeing his pupils through no matter what.

My nerves and low confidence were a real problem, not only when driving but in all aspects of my life. Jason recommended hypnotherapy which I tried with fantastic results. It didn't just help with my driving, it also gave me the opportunity to tackle deep seated confidence issues that were affecting my whole life. I can honestly say I feel like a different person now and other people have noticed it too.

Passing my driving test has been a huge thing for me and meant so much. I have acheived something I never thought I could and feel life is opening up for me.

I nearly gave up again but Jason kept faith in me and persuaded me to keep going. I would recommend him to anyone who has fears and anxieties about driving.

I'm planning to book up for my pass plus now and have every confidence that it will be a positive experience.

Thanks Jason - you're a Star! (H)

That's wonderful, Stephanie, we're so glad you had such a positive experience. Well done from all of us at The Big Red L Company!

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Jay Sheard

22 of April 2008, at 11.55 pm

I'd like to say a big thank you to JASON HALL, not only did he get me though my test first time, he taught me how to drive after my test, teaching me about how to read other drivers, different roads and road markings. I found his teaching practices excellent, easy to understand and can be used everyday not just for the 35 mins on your test. He had confidence in my driving ability beyond my own. Once again thank you very much. If anyone would like to know why they should always back into their drive Jason will be happy to tell you. Jay Sheard

We share your opinions on Jason, he is a brilliant instructor. Well done for passing your test!

The Big Red L Team

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Wendy	21 of April 2008, at 11.04 am
Thanks Peter i'm so pleased to have passed first time! I will be doing the pass plus soon ! Thanks again love Wendy xxx Well done Wendy, and good luck with the Pass Plus! The Big Red L Team #2514

Christopher Slade	10 of April 2008, at 4.08 pm
Anyone looking for a change of instructor would be blessed to have Peter Blight he's an awsome instructor and the most acomodating person i've ever met. Much Love We're pleased you found him to be, Chris! The Big Red L Team #2472

Tom G	9 of April 2008, at 8.19 pm
Thanks to Peter Blight I passed my test first time and successfully completed the pass plus scheme taking £300 off my excess for my insurance. Peter was always patient, never raised his voice or hurt me too much (haha). Well done for passing your test, and good on you for doing the Pass Plus! The safer on the road you are the happier we are! The Big Red L Team #2463

Janet Edwards	8 of April 2008, at 10.14 pm
Thanks very much Robbie for getting me through my test. I moved to the Big Red L and have enjoyed my lessons. Robbie has always been very encouraging. His way of teaching is quiet but effective. I will be doing the pass plus soon just to gain extra confidence on Britains greatest car park (motorways) #2452

neil west	1 of April 2008, at 4.29 pm
Just want to thank William Peter Blight for helping,teaching and being patient with me and helping me to PASS my driving test first time thanks friend. #2384

arlette	28 of March 2008, at 3.01 pm
A huge thank you to a Mr P W Blight! so grateful for your patience. paid off. passed first time! and only 3 minors. CHOOSE PETER BLIGHT! thanks again! all the best arlette #2358

Sarah BP	27 of March 2008, at 9.46 am
Thanks so much to Jason Hall who helped me pass my test within a really short space of time. His professionalism and guidance are second to none; you’ll have a job finding a better instructor! Thanks again Jason, and thanks to The Big Red L All the best, Sarah #2346

Darren Driver	20 of March 2008, at 3.36 pm
I passed my test Friday 7th March. Thank you so much to Steve Body who had faith in me passing and made the run upto my test very stressless. He is a great instructor, thanks again. #2287

Steve	13 of March 2008, at 9.26 pm
Many many many thanks to Jason Hall. I passed my test on the 10th -looking forward to doing loads of driving. See you soon to do my Pass Plus #2237

Sam Austin	27 of February 2008, at 4.44 pm
Many thanks to Jason Hall who helped me pass my driving test on the 19th first time =] He is a very responsible driver and knows what he is talking about. Highly Recommended =] #2062

Frankee	5 of February 2008, at 10.10 pm
Yay. I passed my test 1st time on monday 4th. Thank you so much to Jason Hardy who had the confidence in me to tell me I could do it. He is a great instructor, thanks. #2023

Chantelle Dadd	1 of February 2008, at 5.52 pm
After 5 previous failed driving tests, I passed my 6th one last Thursday! Just wanted to say thank you to Jason Hardy as he's a truly amazing guy. Really patient and helped me alot when I thought of giving up on driving. Going to miss all the chicken soup songs! :] #2016

Tom Heathcote	31 of January 2008, at 8.52 pm
so pleased with the outcome with passing the test so quickly, now having great fun having my own freedom with the car. thank you for every thing Jason, cheers #2013

Janet Edwards

25 of January 2008, at 7.44 pm

I would just like to say that I had a really enjoyable assessment with Robbie today. He was very professional and courteous. I look forward to my lessons.
The amazing thing is that he even heard of Irlen Syndrome which is amazing. Hoping to be of help to you in this area in the future. Your company looks like they are really caring not just driving test passing machines

We're glad you think so, Janet, and hope you enjoy the rest of your lessons with Robbie.

The Big Red L Team

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Charlotte Monk	21 of January 2008, at 11.38 pm
I just wanted to say a huge thanks to Jason Hardy. He is such a top guy! Thanks to Jason I passed first time round, and I was a very nervous patient!! Real down to earth guy, and honest!! ThAnKs JaSoN!!!! Jason certainly is a top guy - we're very fond of him too! Well done for passing Charlotte. The Big Red L Team #1991

Sarah W	10 of January 2008, at 7.58 pm
Great driving school - David Steelsmith of Tunbridge Wells is an excellent instructor, I passed first time with no minors ! A1 driving school if you wanna pass first time, just wanna say thanks. Wow! No minors; well done! Keep it up, and drive safe The Big Red L Team #1971

Godson	20 of November 2007, at 7.22 am
Hey Guys If you want to pass your test the first time then try THE BIG RED L. And if you are in Ashford then try Jason Hall. Many thanks for all the sacrifices. You are second to none. XXXX That's brilliant! We're pleased you had such a good experience, and well done for passing! It seems that Jason has quite a following on this guestbook! The Big Red L Team #1562

Chenchen	30 of October 2007, at 10.44 pm
I smoothly passed the exam and I'm feeling fabulous about the progress on my driving skills as well as the wonderful lessons given by Jason. Jason is a nice friend and of course a responsible driving instructor. Thanks again. Hope see u around sometime. Well done for passing Chenchen! The Big Red L Team #1449

Robert Osbourne	22 of October 2007, at 12.02 pm
Just want say a very big thank you to Jason Hall for helping me pass my driving test. Iif anyone wants a great driving instrutor then ask for Jason Hall, he is the one you want. And again thank very much for your help and support. Thanks We're very pleased you think so much of Jason! We like him too. Well done for passing! The Big Red L Team #1398

Mike Hogben	10 of October 2007, at 3.06 pm
Thanks Jason for helping me to pass. Jason is a good driving instuctor, I've told my friends and I'm telling you, if you need help driving ask Jason, he knows Thanks A LOT Jason, passed first time Well done for passing Mike! The Big Red L Team #1347

mary poppins

10 of October 2007, at 1.45 pm

I am bored of flying everywhere... and would like to drive.

Well Mary, we have some very reasonable rates, but at the moment we don't cover London, which if my memory serves, is where you are based. Also in the 1930s, but we'll ignore that for the time being. Would you be interested in travelling down to Kent for an intensive course? I'm sure that if you travel by umbrella it won't be too long a journey.

Let us know!

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Rhianydd nd becca	3 of October 2007, at 2.03 pm
Hiya everyone well done on passing, I'm hoping to pass and we are so emotional about it. Can anyone give me any advice? luv ya w/b please x x x x x x x x x x x x #1310

Cletus Etafo	14 of September 2007, at 12.15 pm
I would like to thank my driving instructor Jason so much he was the best driving instructor that I have ever had. It was great. Thanks. The Big Red L is all that they say they are trust me, I Know. #1198

Karen Calabrese	19 of July 2007, at 1.54 pm
I would like to thank Peter Blight for being a great instructor and giving me the chance to reach a goal and pass my test. Anyone out there looking for an instructor - Peter's the man. He gave me belief, confidence and made me feel postive all the time. 100% the best. #913

MARGARET GILHEANEY

17 of July 2007, at 9.33 pm

Hi, I would like to leave a message for Peter Blight, Peter thank you for believing in me and being there for me, and you always kept a smile on my face. You’re such a nice kind man, passionate and kind beyond words, Peter you helped me beyond my wildest dreams, you gave me my pathway to freedom, and for that I can’t thank you enough, you’re one in a million. I would like to say that for anyone out there who is wondering about picking a kind gentle instructor then Peter Blight fits the bill 100%, thanks for all you’ve done and pleased to say I’m a qualified driver with Peter’s great help, ~~~ Peter thank you seems so little to say but this comes from the heart thank you so very much for helping me pass my driving test, you’re brill, thank you Peter Blight, loads of love, Maggie :rofl:

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Adam

17 of July 2007, at 2.45 pm

Just a quick note to let everyone know (through the power of the intraweb) how fantastic The Big Red L is!! My first contact was with Amanda who was hugely helpful and mega efficient. This combined with charm that could even melt Simon Cowell made me feel so relaxed and at ease. Shortly after, I heard from the one and only, Jason Hall. Jason has been such a fantastic instructor, keeping his cool when I mucked up and praising me when I saved little old dears by stopping for them at the zebra crossing, and not waving them across! In all seriousness, he was an absolute gem. I got through my test with one minor!!!, this from the most nervous man in the UK leaves one conclusion to draw. You want to learn a life skill and be taught by the best, get in touch, he's better than any teacher you had in school or college. If you're willing to put in the effort, learn, progress and drive forward (‘scuse the pun) then this is the best tutor and school to learn with.*

* = I would just like to point out that such a glowing report is my own opinions and I haven't been paid or threatened by anyone at The Big Red L. Amanda hasn't promised me her annual cinema pass or a go at the all you can eat Chinese buffet, Jason hasn't promised to shed all my deepest darkest secrets (what is said in the car, stays in the car!) and Tony hasn't offered me a job!

Hi Adam, thanks for your contributions to staff moral!!

What the world doesn't know is that you bought Amanda some lovely flowers and Jason some very expensive looking chocolates and champaign from Thorntons.

Now if all pupils thought like you we'd all be very much fatter!

Thanks for being a great pupil.

Regards,

Tony

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Terry Cleaver

13 of July 2007, at 5.34 pm

Hey Just a message for Peter Williams,

Hope your well Peter and many thanks for my lessons back in 2004 and helping me pass. I just thought id let you know I now have a BA in Geography like you and passed my uni exams. Also my mini's all done up now and will be driving it more since i finished uni, its a white mini 850 1974, KKJ 929N. Wave if u see me!
I'll also be helping my dad drive soon as im now on his mobility car as a named driver. I passed your details onto everyone who asks re a driving instructor, and i know Stuart Barnes and Simon Raines have both learned with you and soon Steve Setchfield will hopefully. Hoping your well as Stuart told me you were in hospital a while ago, hope u made a full recovery.
Also to let you know Stuart is now engaged!

And ive put a link to your page on my website Dover Soul and thats recommending you Peter!!

Hope to see you around, stay in touch, best wishes

Terry

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Afeez

28 of May 2007, at 7.39 pm

I got too many am sorry you haven't......on getting back to the test center that i thought i was dreaming when i heard i am pleased to inform you.....YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR TEST....... I felt a million butterfly come out of my belly that early morning. Thanks a lot to Jason for i could not have done it without him. And to Amanda at the Big L office i say a big thank you for the excellent customer service given me the very first time i called to get Jason no. I will alway reccoment the Big L to anyone that wants to pass their driving test.....Taking my girl friend on a ride now.........Byeeeeeee

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Fran Bortoli

16 of May 2007, at 6.55 pm

Hey!! Well just to say I'm so happy as I passed today and even the first time round, which I surprised myself. Can't wait to go out on the road and practice those real life driving skills. All of which I learnt from Jason Hall,so a big thank you to him for all his efforts and patience. (Especially with my random driving thumb) I'm sure I'll see him at a set of traffic lights at some point soon...

Thanks again Jason, and to the rest of the Big Red L company!

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lisa turner

5 of May 2007, at 8.19 am

THANK YOU ROBBIE,
I can't believe that i am now confident at driving...even driving on the motorway for the 1st time since i passed 2 yrs ago!! its good to know that if im feeling worried and unsure that you are just at the other end of the phone... I can't thank you enough you are a star, i dont think i would have been able to carry on driving without your support (especially with all the plumbs and spanners on the road heh heh)

Tony you have some real diamonds working with you.
loads ov luv hunn lisa t(honorary blonde)xxxx

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MARGARET GILHEANEY	29 of April 2007, at 11.04 pm
I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT MY PATIENT INSTRUCTOR IS PETER BLIGHT , I REALLY THINK HE'S BRILL, YEAH HE'S BRILL #490

MARGARET GILHEANEY

29 of April 2007, at 10.43 pm

HI TO ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE OR HAD ANYONE WHO HAS SHOUTED AT THEM WHEN ON A LESSON, I'D LIKE TO SHARE A MOMENT WITH YOU TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M AT PRESENT WITH A INSTRUCTOR WHO IS FANTASTIC. HE WILL NEVER SHOUT AT YOU AND WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS IN BECOMING A GREAT DRIVER. HE HAS GREAT PATIENCE AND HAS BEEN FANTASTIC, EVEN WHEN I'VE STALLED THE CAR SIX TIMES. HE'S MADE ME LAUGH AND WHEN I'VE GONE THE WRONG WAY HE'S BEEN PATIENT WITH ME, I HAVE AND WILL RECOMMEND PETER TO ANYONE WHO IS NERVOUS OR UNSURE OF THEMSELVES, HE IS A REALLY GREAT BLOKE, SO GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE YOU'RE AS LUCKY AS I WAS AND GET PETER, BEST OF LUCK TO ALL, MAGGIE XXX :rofl:

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Emily Barnick	18 of April 2007, at 8.15 pm
Hey! Yay! I passed too, first time round! And I have only to thank Peter Blight, oh and my wonderful driving skills Seriously I really enjoyed my lessons with Peter, he made me feel relaxed, and was never impatient, or tense when I kept going in the wrong lane, or going out at the wrong exit! hehe Anyway, thanks for all Peter!!! xx #484

melanie burke

13 of April 2007, at 2.41 pm

Hi just a quick note to say i passed my test last week first time, I wouldnt have done it without the great help of Peter Blight. He was always happy, chilled, and most importantly never shouted at me. Even when I kept going round the roundabout in third gear, or reversing when i should of been going forward. Thankyou Peter for all your help. I will no doubt see you around folkestone. Watch out.Melanie

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Simon Ross	6 of March 2007, at 10.02 pm
I just passed my test first time thanks to my Big Red L istructor Jason Hall #352

James Gow	6 of March 2007, at 5.20 pm
just passed my test with jason hall (Ashford) with 2 minors thanks to his thorough course and teaching. thanks #349

edwin barnes	5 of March 2007, at 8.12 pm
very informative, interesting and useful site, i found the mock theory test excellent, i am seriously considering becoming a driving instructor in the very near future and found the info very helpful. eb #343

Heather Vernon	28 of February 2007, at 2.05 pm
Hello! Just to let everyone know I have just passed my test all thanks to the fantastic Jason Hall. This pass has been a long time coming and I would really like to say a big thank you to Jason for all his help, without him I think I would of given up again a long time ago. Good luck to anyone else about to go for their test. #331

Robert Graham

18 of October 2006, at 7.49 am

town: Pluckley (ashford)

Message: I have recently passed my driving test 1st time thanks to your company, I just wanted to contact you to tell you that my instructor JASON HARDY was brilliant. He was very proffesional but also created a relaxed atomosphere. Also after driving on my own for a while now i really appreciate that he taught me how to drive. rather than just how to pass the test. Please pass on my thanks to him, i will definetly recomend him to my friends and family. Thankyou for your time -robert graham-

Hi Robert,

Thanks for your kind words about our other Jason -

It get's kind of confusing when you have 4 instructors in an area and 2 are called Jason and 2 are called Andy.

Anyway, I'm really glad you did well and may I wish you safe driving for life!

Regards,

Tony Simcock

Director

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Jennifer Warne

10 of September 2006, at 6.37 pm

I saved nearly £400 on my car insurance through doing my pass plus. I can highly recommend Jason Hall. He is an amazing instructor. I was so nervous when I 1st started, but he soon got me over my nerves. He's also the sort of guy you'd go down the pub with on a friday night and laugh at all the chavs!! But seriosly, if you live in Ashford, Sellindge areas, look him up. It'll be worth it.

Hi Jennifer,

Thanks for your kind words about Jason -
he's probably suitably embarrased!

But you're right; he's one of our gems.

Regards,

Tony Simcock

Director

#79

Abi	11 of August 2006, at 12.54 pm
Hey. I've booked my assesment lesson for next week, and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm already thinking of signing up for the crash course! I also wanted to say I found the website and phoneline really useful for my enquiries! Fingers crossed it won't take me too long to pass!!! #78

lorraine cachart

22 of May 2006, at 1.25 pm

Hello
I want to thank Robby for getting me through my test first time. Robby knew how important it was for me to pass, sadly my mum never did get to go in my car as she was so poorly and passed away in march. It was because of her that I even started learning (being a biker)!
Robby is a great instructor and good company and I would recomend him to everyone. I would leave you a photo of me and my ancient peugeot but I dont know how.! (H)

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Ruth Hayward

13 of May 2006, at 9.42 pm

heay Andy Brown. Just thought i'd tell you how i was getting on. Well i'm driving now in my very own Fiat Punto, and have been for a few months now. Things are ok but the cost of running the car is the worst thing however it is needed as i use it mainly to do to school (dover) and is much better that the bus. My parking is still not very good but im getting there. I sometimes see you around folkstone which is quite surreal. Anyway hope your well. Bye x

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Hannah Burgon	2 of May 2006, at 7.54 am
Tach! Warum haben alle hier einen comment zurück bekommen nur ich nicht????Kannst auch mal schreiben, bist ja kein Analphabet oder? Also ab an die tasten und lass es rapeln!! Tschöööss P.S.Hi to everyone else that leaves a comment on this page! #74

Lydia	30 of April 2006, at 9.32 pm
Hey Ray! Just wanted to thank you for your patience and encouragement throughout my first driving experiences! You'll be pleased to know that I havent had any accidents - and still throughly enjoy driving Many thanks Lydia #72

Katie Kearney

26 of April 2006, at 10.44 pm

Hello,
Have been driving now for 1 year and I am still enjoying driving and would like to think that I havent got any bad habits. I want to thank Peter Williams for teaching me. I have had a car accident in the last year, im sad to say, I had my brand new car 1 week before someone hit it without checking their blind spot, but it is all sorted now, I think that was one of my biggest achievements , passing my test, and I love driving. So thank you very much and I shall try and encourage one of my friends to learn with you. Take care.

Hi Katie,

I've passed your comments onto Peter - He told me last night that he'd been with us for 10 years and still loves the satisfaction of seeing his pupils pass and gain their freedom.

Good luck for the future.

Tony

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David Motley

20 of April 2006, at 10.44 am

Hello!
I received this letter from bigredL this morning asking me to leave a lil something something in the guestbook.
So the story goes.......
I passed my test last summer with Jason Hall. I found driving very hard, really hard lol. BUT the man that is Jason Hall helped me out big time. He has sooooo much patience, when he asked me to turn right I turned left, I went 4th gear around rond abouts lol so many mistakes. BUT in the end I got there and it’s all thanks to Mr. Hall. I recommend Jason to everyone; he is hands down the crème de la crème of the driving game. Despite not having taken up pass plus, I had to learn motorways the hard way. The furthest I have driven is from Ashford to Rustington (west Sussex) 2 hour drive. I have also been around Lewisham, catford, and other ghettos lol. And I must add driving around London is a whole different ball game. SO I recommend that if u do go with Jason, do the pass plus because im sure it would prepare for these situations (Jason I want some commission for these nice things im saying about u, this is free promotion lol jokes). As a broke uni student now, I have no money for the pass plus or a honey wagon (that’s a car), so the only chance I get to drive now is when I come at the weekends. Anyways Driving is as Jason says a skill for life. There are so many idiots on the road, Jason teaches you how not be one of those idiots. I have never had an accident or come close and it’s thanks to Mr. Hall, because he taught me the fundamentals to be safe on the road. Even though when learning to drive I felt giving up a dozen times, The beginning lessons I really really dreaded, mistake after mistake, then I came to my senses one lesson (that’s right I cried) lol. From then on call me Schumacher I was driving great....., well maybe not great but better. Driving is SOOOO SOOO EXPENSIVE, so so expensive, sooo so expensive lol. Jason hooked me up with this 10 hour discount deal thing something like that anyway. BUT even though it cost loads, IT WAS WELL WORTH IT. This is one big testimonial lol. The moral of the story is Jason is a great great instructor, AND I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. BIG UP THE BIG RED L, I am trying to recommend as many peeps as I can to sign up. FOR EVERYONE LEARNING TO DRIVE CHOSE JASON!

Hi David,

Thanks for letting us know how you're getting on and for some very positive comments!
Keep up your driving standards and you'll eventually see the costs begin to come down - Good Luck with it all.

Tony

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sarah linsdell	4 of April 2006, at 12.09 pm
brilliant website. really helpful over the phone have my 1st lesson on 11th april!!! Hi Sarah, Thanks for your comments! We try hard to be the best, but like to think of it as a joint effort between instructor and pupil. Good luck with the lessons, please let us know how you get on. Regards, Tony Director #63

Hannah Burgon	15 of February 2006, at 12.51 pm
Hey Vater, alles fit im schritt? Schickes Bild, hab dich und Oma bei google.de gefunden..schick,schick Und die smilies sind super schöne Grüße von meinem Klassenkamerat Buzty Orf! tschüssi deine lieblingstochter #56

harp	9 of December 2005, at 3.04 pm
fantastic #55

Robin Hickmott	8 of December 2005, at 9.31 am
A nicely laid out site will definatly return #54

Abigail Kemp	7 of December 2005, at 4.11 pm
Thank you for the talk that you gave me today on the driving and how to learn to drive #53

nicola warnock	12 of October 2005, at 9.43 am
Robbie, Thank you so much for all your patience and support i would not have passed my test if it had not been for you and your experience.I feel able to recommend you highly to anyone who wants an instructor with a great attitude and an ability to put all at ease.Thank you again. With Many Thanks Nicky Warnock #52

Daisy Stemple	12 of August 2005, at 3.32 pm
Thank you to Tony Isaac for helping me to pass both the theory and practical test first time!! Thank you so much! #51

Rachel Lane nee Stannard	17 of July 2005, at 11.57 am
Hi Tony Thanx for ur patience especially through my tearful outbursts i couldnt have made it with out u. I have a black 206 and a beautiful baby girl born on halloween of all days! She is nearly 9months and into everything. Dont know how i would have coped if id had to use buses!!! Thanks once again & Best Wishes for the future Rachel and Freya x #50

Lisa Turner

26 of June 2005, at 7.45 pm

Tony, Thanks for your patience can't believe it!! wishing you all the best the from honorary blonde

Hiya and CONGRATULATIONS - Well what a
week - You finally did it!! How's the car going? have you rescued it from your
hubby yet? What's it like driving on your own without my droning voice to guide
you?

Pass Plus will be a lot of fun, I can't
wait to see you drive around Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly Circus.

Regards,

Tony

#47

lucy leighton	3 of June 2005, at 11.59 am
hi robbie.just wanted to say thanks on helping me pass first time.you are a very good instructor.all i need now is a car.looking to the pass plus.lucy #46

Terry Cleaver

23 of May 2005, at 5.03 pm

Hi Big Red L,

Thanks for the letter I received back in Feb (I think now!) congratulating me on passing in December. I would just like to say all's going well now (fingers crossed!) even though another driver pulled out on me on a roundabout. Luckily all was ok though and he paid for a nice new grill/bumper.
The furthest I've driven so far is Faversham and back and will be driving to the Isle of Sheppey this week for work experience.

Hi to Peter Williams, thanks for passing on your regards - I said hello to you through Stuart. I'm glad he's past as well! Well done Peter for being a good teacher and Stuart for being a good pupil! Hope to see you soon Peter, if I get the chance to do Passplus this summer! However i'm still getting used to my car. If you see a White Mini 850 N reg (1974) in Dover and a Green P on the front, thats me, I haven't seen you since I've been driving so hope to see you soon!

Thanks Peter & Tony again

Regards

Terry

#45

Anonymous

15 of May 2005, at 8.50 pm

Hi there. Just wanted to get an opinion on the acceptability of instructors and pupils having breakfast breaks in the middle of lessons when time is being paid. Thanks.

Hi, Personally I wouldn't be too happy
unless it was part of an intensive course where breaks can be essential. I would
still think time paid for should be in the car. Please call if it relates to one
of our instructors.

Tony

#44

Andy Thomas	4 of May 2005, at 5.46 pm
Tony and David, Thanks for your time spent chattin last saturday regarding franchises, will definately keep my eyes open to how things are developing in the t/wells area. Thanks also for your good advice. #43

heather	27 of April 2005, at 3.58 pm
hi, read some good reviews on this company io have had so many lessons i would be interested in having a bit of a refresher course... could you please contact me with the details to my email? i live in hythe if thats any relevance. thanks heather #42

amanda blainey	20 of April 2005, at 4.08 pm
hi robbie..just wanted to say thanks for all your help.having passed my test its so strange driving without you.if know what i mean thanks again.amanda #41

Paul Morgan	17 of March 2005, at 11.19 am
Hi Ray, Just to thank you for teaching me to drive in such a enjoyable environment. Good luck and i still see you around, Shame you dont have the polo any more though. Cheers Paul HI Paul, I'll pass your good wishes onto Ray, but I'm sure he's still driving the polo. I'll check! Regards, Tony #40

HAYLEY JONES

10 of March 2005, at 12.11 pm

Hi, Tony

well I done it I took your advice and hey Presto!! I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST ON TUESDAY THE 8TH MARCH AT 13.33PM.
If I can do it So can Everyone Else. for andyone doing theory and prcatical tests. hang your head high and go there and say you can do it. I did and looked what happened. GOOD LUCK!!!
AND THANKS AGAIN TONY.

Excellent result - Well done Hayley! Have you considered Pass Plus? it could save a few hundred pounds off your insurance.

Regards,

Tony

#39

Kirsty Pyrah	7 of March 2005, at 12.31 pm
hi Ray. Only me. Just letting you know driving is going well besides my crash, luckily i wasnt hurt, just my bank account! Have a new car, its still a black escort and I still love driving, have driven probaly 16,000 miles since passing! See ya around Kirst x #38

Sam Hudson (ADI in waiting)	3 of March 2005, at 11.31 pm
Hi Tony me again. Just had some fun in the car. Got very stuck in the snow up in Hawkinge, but God sent angels in the form of 3 4x4. Well thats over with. So in keeping with my last entry I hear that my dear wife beat you to at the church game. Tony whats happening, are you losing you touch. At this moment I can only think of what Nelson from the Simpson's would say "Ha ha". Bye #37

hayley jones

2 of March 2005, at 5.39 pm

Hi Tony, its me again. is there anything I should watch out for. I really get nervous and start to get clumsy!!! or I start to feel sick. for anyone that is doing their theory and pratical tests GOOD LUCK! AND GOD BLESS!! and thank you Tony, I will do my best.?
Hi Hayley,
Just watch out for last minute advice from friends and family - it can be disastrous! Check it out with your instructor. Nervous people can and do pass the test every day, so why worry about being nervous?

Have fun and let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Tony

#36

hayley jones

2 of March 2005, at 2.18 pm

Hi Tony, I done it yesterday and i got it right I felt comfortable doing it. I was so happy with myself. I know why I was doing it wrong I was locking the wheel to the left as soon as i started to reverse and thats why i never got in the box. i corrected this by lining the car up to the third line then full lock to left and look behind to look at the wall to see if the car is straight and one and a hald times to my right to straighten up the car. thanks Tony you really helped me. any other advice about the practical test and what i should and shouldn't do?
Well done Hayley! - easy really isn't it?
If any part of the test was really hard, no one would pass! The examiners are only looking for a competent driver not a brilliant one. Just take your time and try to remember what you've been taught. Some people say they can hear my voice prompting them when they are on test and also when they drive on their own - SPOOKY or what!

#35

Sam Hudson (ADI in waiting)

2 of March 2005, at 12.42 pm

Hi Tony its me. Well you probley guest that from mu name at the top of this entry. Just saying hello and thanks for coming over the otehr night. I feel I lot better about the amount of work I've been doing for my ADI training. I can't wait to start the pratical training but I've got to pass my first exam yet. Anyway just for I'll say hello and also see you on Sunday at the brillant church on the corner of quested road. The word is Tony, Linsey beat at the church game. Is it true????????

Hi Sam, It's true she beat me fair and square - It won't happen again!
I reckon the way you are studying you'll get the part one test out of the way in the next month or so. Keep at it.

Regards,

Tony

#34

hayley jones

1 of March 2005, at 4.02 pm

Hi, I have got my test in a few days but the hardest thing i foind is the bay parking i sometimes get it right and sometimes get it wrong. I need to get this right before my test. at the moment i am stressing as i have the test comming up. can anyone give me any advice on a way to do bay parking. and what i shoyuld do the night berfoe my test and the day of my test. I hope i pass. I am confident but need to keep telling myself this. "I AM GOING TO PASS, STAY CALM, U CAN DO IT AND FOREGT THE EXAMINER IS THERE.

Hi Hayley, The bay park upsets a lot of people but is pretty easy! The examiner is not looking for dead central, just 4 wheels in the bay. Take your time, keep looking around and feel free to pull forward and adjust positon if you're not happy with it.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Oh, as for the night before just don't reach for the alcohol!
Regards,

Tony

#33

chris mascall

27 of February 2005, at 12.21 pm

hey tony! would like to thank you on finally getting me my license. After many torturous exams and a few intresting lessons i can now say that i am a test driver for ferrari! i wish. Anyway many thanx once again! You just got to pass my sister now! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

Well I'm afraid she passed, which means yet another Mascall is set loose on our roads! Kate reckons the examiner must have liked her because she scraped through with 15 minors. Talk about 'by the skin of your teeth' One more minor fault and she'd have failed. Phew!

Regards,

Tony

#32

Anthony Green

15 of February 2005, at 11.21 am

Thanks for the letter Tony.
Passed my test last summer and would like to sincerly thank Neil Griffith for getting me through. I changed to the Big Red L after being let down on a number of occasions by another driving school. Neil was great and would recommend him and the Big Red L to all and sundry. Excellent

Hi Anthony,

Thanks for your comments about Neil. As a company we pride ourselves on our 'Professionalism', we only have one shot at impressing each pupil and we try to take each and every one of them. Thanks again for the recommends!
Regards,
Tony
Director

#31

Lyndsey Thompson

14 of February 2005, at 4.34 pm

Tony,

My cousin turns 17 in September so you may be teaching him. As for the talking, you talk loads, not that im complaining because i can now cope with Andrews back seat driving no problem.

Thanks again.
Lyndsey

Hi Lyndsey,
I thought all your cousins lived way up north somewhere - I only cover Folkestone and Hythe now!
September is such a long time off - It's a good job I'm busy.

Regards,
Tony

#30

Emma Louise Kenealy

14 of February 2005, at 1.22 pm

Hi,
just wanted to say thankyou very much for the late congratulations letter - better late than never eh? well I would like to say thank you ever so much to Peter Williams, without him i would never have passed, he helped me get from a really nervous/apprehensive driver to a confident happy one. God knows how he coped with me stressing and claiming It wasnt me whenever I did something wrong. I passed last March and since then Iv taken my little (mervin mobil) rover 100 to Birmingham, Brighton, London, and on regular trips to Canterbury and back for uni! i havent crashed touch wood, although i did put too much air in my tyres at one point - oopppss! well thankyou to peter williams and big red L you do a smashing job, im forever telling my friends about you - keep up the good work! emma.

Hi Emma,
We're glad to hear things are going well with the driving. Peter's had more pupils leaving messages than any other instructor - definitely great value for money! Thanks for all the recommends as well.

Regards,
Tony
Director

#29

ELIZABETH KNIGHT

12 of February 2005, at 10.17 pm

I would like to thank peter williams for all his hard work and patience and understand it was nice to have such a nice driving instructor he was so helpfull espcially on theory and practial tests .

Hi Elizabeth, I think you deserve most of the credit, you are the one who put in the hard work. You're right though Peter is a very patient ADI and we hope you will recommend him to many of your friends.
Regards,
Tony
Director

#28

Lyndsey Thompson

12 of February 2005, at 12.38 pm

Tony.

Thanks for the rather late congratulations letter. I havent had any accidents since passing in March last year, couple of close calls though! Thanks for all the help in getting me to pass, can cope with any amount of chatter in the car now, you got me very used to that. Still got the same silver mark 3 golf, which is lasting the trips to canterbury every day for uni. Got in to KIAD to study Architecture and its going well so far. Andrew and Matthew are getting on ok, and you might have another one of us to teach soon enough. Thanks again for helping me pass and providing me with plenty of entertainment on the way to doing so. Could'nt have had a better instructor to get me through it.

Lyndsey.

Hi Lyndsey, I'm sure there are better instructors than me out there! But you got me. I'm sure I don't talk that much that you need to go public on it and what's this about another one? I thought we had finished your family. I'm sure we can cope!

Regards,

Tony

#27

Lien Nguyen

11 of February 2005, at 10.56 am

Jason, thank you ever so much for all your help with my learning driving. It's great to be able to drive and I've been all over Ashford(!!)with my little Nissan. I love it now. I wonder if you've given up being an instructor as I haven't seen you round for ages. If so, such a pity as I really think you are one of the VERY BEST instructors one can have.
Many thanks again Jason and all the best.

Well done Lien - You're right! Jason is one of our best instructors and faces the age old problem that whenever we do a good job we lose our customers - It's just not fair!
Regards,

Tony
Director

#26

rebecca tully	7 of February 2005, at 3.31 pm
robbie.thanks for all your help.we got there in the end. Hi Rebecca, It was all worth while then? Yes, it was tough at times, but Robbie says you worked hard and you've now got the prize. How's the driving going now? Regards, Tony Director #25

Terry Cleaver

30 of December 2004, at 1.10 pm

Hi all,
I would just like to say a HUGE thanks to Peter Williams because I past today after a years of lessons! Peter I will keep passing your name around and i'm advertising u on my website under more links - have a look! Thanks a bunch, Peter and have a great new year.
See u in a month or so
Terry

Hi Terry, thanks for your comments about Peter, he's been with us for several years now and is one of the 'rock' in our business.
Regards,
Tony
Director

#24

Simon Payne	26 of November 2004, at 11.06 pm
Tony, i thought that it was only an open top bus that would do that! look forward to it Si #23

Simon Payne	22 of November 2004, at 5.05 pm
Hooray i passed today! Thanks again Tony for all your help, you have made a difference! see you soon for pass plus. Well done Simon - You do realise that my Pass Plus Course will take you up the M25 and into Central London on a sightseeing tour! Regards, Tony #22

sheree hall	26 of October 2004, at 7.08 pm
Im thinking of joining to learn to drive, how much is the average cost of a lesson? by the way anyone can answer! oh and are the instructers nice? #21

toni	20 of October 2004, at 6.43 pm
Tony, why no picture of you, would you like me to find one from nan ( aunty ivy) and put it up for you!!!?? #20

Andrew Moreton	17 of September 2004, at 11.19 am
This should stop Tony complaining that I hadn't posted a message here..! Keep up the good work Fingers crossed for my test... #19

Robin	21 of August 2004, at 11.17 pm
All working again not sure what happened there. #18