We've been on a massive adventure since 2003 - but things just keep getting better and better!
From one instructor's dream to the North West's trusted driving school
Peter qualifies as a driving instructor, beginning a journey that would eventually change how the North West learns to drive.
Family-run from day one, we started with a simple idea: create a driving school that works for both learners and instructors. No corporate nonsense, just good honest teaching.
10 cars on the road by mid-year, all rocking our unmistakable pink & mustard livery on black Ford Fiestas. You couldn't miss us!
We refreshed our look to orange and black, and upgraded to high-spec Ford Fiestas, Honda Civics, and even a BMW. Plus, we started offering driving instructor training.
After the credit crunch, we focused hard on rebuilding. We brought back our original 80s logo with a brand new colour scheme and complete fresh look. Sometimes the classics are the best!
We teamed up with the Big Learner Relay to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Because learning to drive should help everyone!
We were the lead car for the Big Learner Relay through Knowsley Safari Park. Yes, we drove past lions. No, we didn't stall. Instructor training also went big this year as we started offering it on a larger scale.
Our first trainer gained official ORDIT registration – the gold standard for driving instructor trainers. This means our instructor training is officially recognised as top quality.
We opened our first dedicated driving instructor training centre. A proper home for the next generation of instructors!
We outgrew our first office (a nice problem to have!) and started developing Roadsy – our very own booking and management platform built specifically for driving schools.
After 38 years as an ADI, Peter has hung up his green badge and retired to the golf course. Boasting hundreds of passes across Liverpool, Skelmersdale & Wigan and even Dundee he's forgotten more about driving instruction than some will ever know. Without him we wouldn't be here. Thank you Peter!
Our first fully electric car joined the fleet – better for the environment and perfect for learning! We also welcomed new instructor trainers to the team.
We opened our brand new training centre in Speke and now have over 36 instructors across the North West. From one instructor's dream to a family of over 36!
We're always evolving. Let's just say we have plans for a wider audience and bigger vehicles... Watch this space! 👀
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