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."