Albakos Driving School Reviews Summary

Category: Driving school London

Address: 5, Lilford House, Lilford Rd, London SE5 9QA, United Kingdom

Phone: +447946036942

Rating: 5.0
based on 138 reviews.

Instructor Quality

Pros:

  • "He’s a fantastic instructor - very knowledgeable, super friendly, calm and thorough!"
  • "Jimmy is hands down the best instructor."
  • "Naz is the best instructor I could have hoped for - extremely patient, friendly and always helpful."
  • "Being a good instructor is not simply about being knowledgeable at driving; It's also about being adaptable, non-judgemental, exercising patience, and above all, being a great conversationalist."
  • "Jimmy was always calm and collected. He never raised his voice or made me feel stressed."
  • "Nazmi is a wonderful driving instructor and is passionate about delivering great service."
  • "Jimmy was a fantastic teacher really made me feel relaxed and boosted my confidence!"
  • "Naz is a wonderful instructor who gives practical tips and encouragement throughout lessons."

Cons:

  • "I'd previously attempted lessons with the AA and had an extremely rude, and impatient instructor, which put me off wanting to continue."
  • "They were either too relaxed, unprofessional or often get impatient."
  • "I saw Jimmy after a couple of lessons with a really bad instructor who knocked my confidence down."
  • "I felt pressured and at times uneasy whilst learning to drive with other instructors."
  • "I used to dread my lessons with my previous instructors."
  • "Naz wow! I had an instructor before but believe I wished I had him first."
  • "I’m an experienced American driver but learning to drive in narrow London roads was daunting but Nas was patient."
  • "Naz is God sent, after changing from instructors ...I came across Naz when all hope was lost."

Flexibility and Accommodation

Pros:

  • "When my test was moved and my schedule changed he made sure I still got the practice I needed."
  • "He was also super flexible and fit me into his already busy schedule when I needed to do some last-minute longer lessons."
  • "I am so thankful to Naz for accommodating me despite of my very busy schedule."
  • "He was always able to work around my busy schedule and compromised suitable timings for my lessons."
  • "Naz tailored the lessons to help me break any bad driving habits and get used to driving in London."
  • "Naz went out of his way to take lessons outside of normal hours when needed."
  • "Naz is reliable, patience, hard-working and polite, moreover calm which will make you enjoy your lesson without stress."
  • "Naz is a very professional and humble instructor who made me become a very confident and expert driver."

Cons:

  • "Prior to Naz, I have tried inquiring on 3 driving schools to see if they can adjust with my not so pleasant 'free time' for a lesson but all of them declined."
  • "After having a few lessons with Red driving school and getting very frustrated, I switched to these local guys."
  • "I passed with Naz and l am happy. Naz is reliable, patience, hard-working and polite, moreover calm which will make you to enjoy your lesson without stress and l passed on my first attempt with him."
  • "I booked 2 hours with Jimmy to build up my confidence as I hadn't driven in 6 years and had never driven on the left side of the road."
  • "Naz was very professional, patient, polite with a positive manor and punctual. He encouraged and kept me calm when I got frustrated with myself for silly mistakes."
  • "Naz is a patient, calm and experienced instructor who guided me to a first time pass with no faults."
  • "I passed with Naz and l am happy. Naz is reliable, patience, hard-working and polite, moreover calm which will make you to enjoy your lesson without stress and l passed on my first attempt with him."
  • "Naz was very professional, patient, polite with a positive manor and punctual. He encouraged and kept me calm when I got frustrated with myself for silly mistakes."

Test Success Rates

Pros:

  • "I passed my driving test first time today with 2 minors and its all thanks to Jimmy!!"
  • "I learnt everything I needed to pass on my first time with him as my instructor."
  • "First time pass! Couldn't recommend more!"
  • "Amazing driving school! I have been learning to drive with Naz over the past few months and have passed my test on the first attempt last week."
  • "Just passed my manual test after a full year of lessons with a total of 4 instructors, Jimmy included. I had about 7-8 lessons with Jimmy and have already passed."
  • "I passed my driving test first time thanks to Jimmy."
  • "I passed on my first attempt, and it went smoothly. Albakos Driving School is the best driving school there is."
  • "Still buzzing after passing first time with Albakos, couldn't be happier with the experience."

Cons:

  • "I had lessons 10 years ago and failed twice, it took me a long time to be ready to do it again."
  • "After 5 years of learning, 5 failed tests and 3 different instructors with Jimmy being the last one, I finally passed today."
  • "My first time passing with Jimmy and I must say he is an excellent instructor!!"
  • "I passed today on first attempt. Can not rate Naz highly enough! Brilliant instructor!"
  • "What an amazing instructor who goes above and beyond and genuinely cares for his students!"
  • "I would 100% recommend learning to drive with Naz. I started as a complete beginner and was able to pass my (automatic) test only a few months later."
  • "Naz is a wonderful driving instructor and is passionate about delivering great service."
  • "I’m so grateful I found Albakos driving school and had lessons with Jimmy."

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