
2 Start Ltd (Reading)

Information about 2 Start Ltd (Reading)
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7h-17:30
- tuesday: 7h-12h
- wednesday: 7h-17:30
- thursday: 7h-17:30
- friday: 7h-17:30
- saturday: (closed)
2 Start Training was established in 2008 and has provided logistics training to thousands of students in that time, who are now happily working in the logistics industry. We offer training for CPC qualifications, HGV/LGV, buses, coaches, MEWPs, forklift trucks and many other vehicles.
Get in touch about logistics training in Reading, Southampton, Portsmouth, Worthing and the surrounding areas. We make the process of getting your licence easier, by making courses that are aimed at different levels of learning - such as beginner and refresher courses - and arranging for medicals, so you don’t need to.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about 2 Start Ltd (Reading):
2 Start Ltd is a highly regarded training center located in Reading, UK, known for its exceptional instruction and supportive learning environment. Many users have praised their instructors, including Roy Sparks, Mark, and Clint, for being knowledgeable, patient, and effective in helping students achieve their goals. Customers have celebrated the center's:
- Great quality of training that prepares students well for their practical tests.
- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- Professional and clear instructions offered by experienced instructors.
- Positive experiences that lead to first-time passing rates for many students.
- Well-structured courses covering various driving licenses.
Despite some varying experiences with individual instructors, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Customers appreciate the calm and encouraging approach of the staff, making the training process less stressful and more enjoyable. 2 Start Ltd focuses on ensuring that every learner feels comfortable while receiving top-notch driving education.
2 Start Ltd (Reading): Reviews
Fantastic experience: Roy Sparks was great at helping me feel confident to pass
Thank you for your 5 star review Isabel! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and congratulations on passing your test!
Fantastic experience: Roy S, my instructor has been very educative, I learnt alot during the course. He provided all the tools and information needed to pass my practical test. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and patient, good man. Overall, I passed my practical HGV test first time. Very delighted.
Thank you for your 5 star review John! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and congratulations on passing your test!
Fantastic experience: Mark provided me with brilliant training.
Thank you for your 5 star review Oscar! We will pass on your comments to Mark, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Roy was a great trainer gave me all the information that I needed calmed me down when it was needed and pushed me to be as ready as I can be for my test
Thank you for your 5 star review Hayden! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Great training center, my instructor Andy was great to learn with, clear and calm with all instructions and a pleasure to work with.
Thank you for your 5 star review Ash! We will pass on your comments to Andy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Very good training. Mark and Alex were very professional and efficient. Highly recommended
Thank you for your 5 star review Bradley! We will pass on your comments to Mark & Alex, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Great experience here. The staff are all on point, all the kit is ready to go. They teach well and everything feels as efficient as possible.
Thank you for your 5 star review George!
Fantastic experience: Great team will recommend
Thank you for your 5 star review Keith!
Fantastic experience: FLT B1 course was fantastic and extremely thorough, the instructor (Alex) was very knowledgeable, patient and most of all encouraging. I would highly recommend this course and 2 Start to anyone looking to secure their Fork Lift Truck licence.
Thank you for your 5 star review Ian! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Andy. displayed a lot of patience And professionalism. I would recommend. This company to anybody looking to obtain. A Driving Licence. Thank you once again.
Thank you for your 5 star review Kevin! We will pass on your comments to Andy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: I did ny mod 4 with My examiner Alex was great and kept me calm through the test and my instructor. My instructor mark was amazing, calm and always corrected me when I went wrong, couldn't have asked for a better team.
Thank you for your 5 star review Aaron! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: passed my C2 licence first-time with mark as my instructor. absolutely amazing instructor very good at teaching and showing you all the right techniques and teaching you the right way. Over the moon with my results huge thank you to mark for all his help
Thank you for your 5 star review Brandon! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Excellent trainers and course
Thank you for your 5 star review Darren!
Fantastic experience: 2 start are a great company to learn with. Mark was a great help and guided me very well throughout my course.
Thank you for your 5 star review James! We will pass on your comments to Mark, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Great instructors. Very informative and clear on what they’re teaching. Always there to help you do your best. Highly recommend
Thank you for your 5 star review Rhys!
Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed my training would highly recommend my instructor Roy S was very knowledgeable and helped me gain the experience I needed to gain my forklift licence
Thank you for your 5 star review Rob! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Very impressed with Alex's training and his knowledge. Very clear and instructions and would recommend.
Thank you for your 5 star review Steve! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Would definitely recommend all the team are so friendly and welcoming especially my trainer alex really did his best to get the best results for me
Thank you for your 5 star review Lewis! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Mark was a great instructor very patient and constructive. Thank you very much
Thank you for your 5 star review Jack! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: My partner (Ashley Johnson) trained & passed with Roy S, he is an excellent trainer, very descriptive and has a lot of patience. I would highly recommend and definitely give 5*
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Fantastic experience: I wanted to say that my instructor Ron S, was fantastic from start to finish. He was very welcoming when I arrived. I got Clare instruction during the day and was told what i could improve on. I enjoyed the couse and got a lot from it. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: I did my cat c with Matt enjoyed very much, I would recommend to others
Thank you for your 5 star review Anthony! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: A massive thank you to Alex for being a total star and getting me through my class 1 today . Really professional, full of really helpful advice that help me calm down and get done what I needed to do. Many thanks Jo
Thank you for your 5 star review Jo! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Mark - Really great, calm instructions. Encouraging feedback and supportive.
Thank you for your 5 star review Isabel! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Very good place to do training for cat C+E. Friendly atmosphere and very good instructor. I enjoyed my training. Definitely recommend.
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Fantastic experience: Mark taught me for my C1 licence, he was an excellent coach, always gave clear and understandable instructions and feedback. I was able to pass my tests with his help and really appreciated the support.
Thank you for your 5 star review David! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Roy Sparks was a pleasure to be trained by, very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Explained everything perfectly and made my training easy and pleasurable. Everyone at 2start are friendly and made me feel welcome and at ease. Great service and atmosphere 10/10 highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5 star review Amber! We will pass on your comments to Roy and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Mark definitely kicked my ass into shape and got me to pass! Thanks a lot!
Thank you for your 5 star review Howard! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: ADR course at Young’s Industrial Estate Teacher Clint Really helpful when me and my colleagues were asking questions an very knowledgeable about the course and his training methods are brilliant thank you again Clint
Thank you for your 5 star review Brad! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Positive experience: Great training, Clint is full of knowledge and a really approachable guy. Managed to teach us rabble a few things so must be good!
Thank you for your 4 star review Charlotte! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: The ADR course led by Clint was very informative and well presented.
Thank you for your 5 star review Jez! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Clint demonstrated and trains us well on the ADR course would recommend him to anyone wanting to do the course! Regards Dean page
Thank you for your 5 star review Dean! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Clint who done the ADR course for us was fantastic, really informative and really helpful!!
Thank you for your 5 star review Louie! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: I’m doing my B+E course. Mark had great knowledge and delivered the course in a organised and structured method. Good quality facilities. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5 star review Lewis! We will pass on your comments to Mark!
Fantastic experience: marks is good ,i learned much pass test easy Very good company.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: The instructors at 2 Start were knowledgeable, helpful, and very experienced. Despite only having a short period of time training with them I was well prepared for my test and felt supported throughout.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to the team and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Mark best instructor out there can't go wrong with this company
Fantastic experience: I sat my B1 refresher course today with Roy. Roy is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and calm with his training. He put me at ease whilst going through the paces of the day. Excellent job. Thanks
Thank you for your 5 star review Christopher! We will pass on your comments to Roy and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Very good course! Mark was very helpful for my driving and test!
Thank you for your 5 star review Leon! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: I recently completed my 5-ton Forklift B1 training with 2 Start (Trained by Roy) , and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The instructors were knowledgeable, professional, and patient, which made learning feel easy and stress-free. They took the time to explain each step and ensured I was fully confident in my skills by the end of the course. The facility was well-equipped, and the hands-on training was invaluable. I highly recommend 2 Start to anyone looking to gain new driving qualifications or enhance their skills. Thanks to the team for a great experience—I’m now fully certified and ready to go!
Thank you for your 5 star review Rowan! We will pass on your comments to Roy and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Attended the B1 Novice course with Roy S, Well structured course Roy was and excellent and patient Instructor that made it a pleasure to attend
Thank you for your 5 star review Darren! We will pass on your comments to Roy and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Good training experience with Matt and Alex in the artic.
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional, can't recommend enough , just passed class 2 first time big thanks to Mark and Alex
Thank you for your 5 star review Nathan! We will pass on your comments to Mark & Alex and we hope to see you again for further training.
Positive experience: Was a brilliant experience with lovely instructors. Calm and helped my driving in leaps and bounds. All instructors were excellent.
Thank you for your 4 star review Hannah!
Fantastic experience: Alex my instructor was fabulous and very good. My whole experience experiences was fantastic and I had Samuel Fisher who passed me successfully.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Alex and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Mark was great enjoyed my four days of training for my class 2 with him. He showed me the correct way to drive a class 2 and many skills to take on in the future. Def recommend 2 start ltd
Fantastic experience: Brilliant service preparation for test
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Fantastic experience: Marks been great tutoring. Really helpful
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Mark, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Passed Cat C first time, very big thanks to Mark for the amazing experience and a great week!
Thank you for your 5 star review Rob! We will pass on your comments to Mark, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: The team are brilliant, from the office when booking through to the team on the ground doing the practical driving and CPC testing. I completed CAT C rigid and CPC with them
Thank you for your 5 star review Jon! We will pass on your comments to the team, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Very easy to find. Good parking. My instructor Roy S was very professional and instantly put the group at ease. Very knowledgeable and helpful during our training sessions. All round a enjoyable experience. Would recommend taking your training with this company.
Thank you for your 5 star review Natalie! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Roy S was a very good instructor for the forklift course. He was very patient when going through both the practical and the theory part of the course and made me feel comfortable when I was nervous. There was good parking and the location was easy to find.
Thank you for your 5 star review Emily! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Easy to find, good amount of parking. My Instructor Roy S was professional and approachable, he had a calm manner that put me at ease for my test which I passed so very happy.
Thank you for your 5 star review Laura! We will pass on your comments to Roy, and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Andrew was amazing. He was really patient and reassured me throughout even after failing my first time. Unfortunate about the examiner making a blatant comment of Andrew causing his students to be rude to the examiner. I can factually say this is not the case.
Thank you for your 5 star review Kelly! We will pass on your comments to Andrew and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed my training at 2start all the instructors and staff were really friendly and my trainer mark really helped me through the training offering great advice and support, I would recommend the training to anyone
Thank you for your 5 star review Dylan! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: So happy and relieved to have passed! Many thanks to both Andy and Roy S who were both amazing instructors and dragged me up through this 3 day course!
Thank you for your 5 star review Meg! We will pass on your comments to Andy & Roy and congratulations on passing!
Fantastic experience: Roy sparks was really good and patient with me while teaching me how to drive a LGV truck really happy
Thank you for your 5 star review James! We will pass on your comments to Roy and we hope to see you in the future for additional training!
Fantastic experience: An excellent ADR course run by a extremely knowledgeable instructor (Clint), with a passion for delivering the subject.
Thank you for your 5 star review Kieran! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you in the future for additional training!
Fantastic experience: Roy S delivered my B1 forklift refresher with knowledge and skill. 2Start an excellent school for professional drivers (this overwrote my previous so...) Clint displayed excellent ADR knowledge during his class enabling me to recertify without trouble
Thank you for your 5 star review David! We will pass on your comments to Clint and we hope to see you again for other training!
Fantastic experience: Excellent! Clint helped me so much to learn. Excellent teaching methods. Can’t thank him and 2 Start enough! As a servicemen leaving the services life is pressured enough! Can’t thank this professional team enough.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Clint, and we hope to see you in the future for additional training!
Fantastic experience: Very happy with the course definitely coming back for the renewal
Thank you for your 5 star review!
Fantastic experience: Started my class 2 license with these guys, had never been in a HGV prior, happy to say I passed first time. The training was excellent and thorough, my instructor, Mark has been amazing throughout the entire process. I wasn't taught how to just pass the test, but how to drive going forward. Really happy, can understate it. Thanks again to Mark and the team!
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Mark, and congratulations on passing first time!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructor Mark, many thanks for having me and getting me to pass the test.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Had Roy S and Mark. Great instructors, lovely, passed my test thanks to them!
Thank you for your 5 star review Alice! We will pass on your comments to Roy & Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training!
Fantastic experience: Had a brilliant instructor. Thank you Mark for the excellent lessons. PASSED
Thank you for your 5 star review Stefan! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you in the future for further training.
Fantastic experience: This was brilliant. The instructor went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and at ease. His communication was excellent and I understood everything he was explaining. I highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5 star review Lisa! We will pass on your comments to the team and we hope to see you in the future for further training.
Fantastic experience: Awesome place to train with great people. It’s a chill environment but keeps itself professional. Will definitely come again when doing further training!
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to the team and we can't wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: My time at 2 Start has been brilliant, have come along way. From never driving a truck to know. Unfortunately I didn't pass my test but I know my mistakes and can confidently correct the due to Marks training. A huge thank you to Mark for teaching me everything. 100% going to be back for my retest.
Thank you for your 5 star review Callum! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Roy S. was my instructor, he’s really good at explaining everything I needed to know and catches on very well on the areas I wasn’t sure on. I had a very good experience.
Thank you for your 5 star review! We will pass on your comments to Mark and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Everyone at 2 Start Ltd are very friendly and I felt very comfortable learning with them. I had a 3 day intensive course and passed first time at Greenham Driving Centre. I can’t thank them enough for their support throughout it all! Andy was great and explained everything very well - true asset to the 2 start Ltd team!
Thank you for your 5 star review Lara! We will pass on your comments to Andy and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic guys. Very happy. Passed all tests with them. Thank you. I used both Theale and Aldermaston centres. All the guys were great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Will probably go back and get my Adr and hi-ab certificate with them in the future.
Thank you for your 5 star review Ryan! Congratulations on passing and we hope to see you again for further training.
Fantastic experience: Mark is very good always drumming in to to what you need to pass.
Thank you for your 5 star review Lloyd! We will pass your comments on to Mark, and we hope to see you in the future for further training.
Fantastic experience: I trained with Roy S who was absolutely brilliant and boosted my confidence in the short amount of time we had to make me test ready. Also Matt was brilliant for my reversing test, very professional and welcoming. Overall a good experience with 2 Start Ltd :)
Thank you for your 5 star review Asha! We will pass on your comments to Roy & Matt, and we hope to see you in the future for further training.
Fantastic experience: Excellent training, happy with the result.
Thank you for your 5 star review Graham! We hope to see you in the future for further training.
Fantastic experience: Mark and Matt they was the best trainers. Glad to meet them.
Thank you for your review Alin. We will pass on your comments to Mark & Matt.
Fantastic experience: From my partner Jamall- I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Matt for being such an amazing LGV instructor. His calm and reassuring approach really put me at ease and thanks to your guidance, I managed to pass my test first try. I genuinely appreciate all your help and support throughout the process. Thanks, Jamall
Fantastic experience: I was trained by Clint S for my fork lifting license, big respect to him he explained everything and if I didn’t understand it he would give me another example, thanks to Clint S I got fork lifting license now. I would like to say thank you Clint and wish you well in the future.
Fantastic experience: I never write reviews this is my first. I did my ADR with Clint S at 2 start, I could not ask for a better trainer/instructor he was very knowledgeable always gets you and others in the class involved, made the course interesting and not boring, clint loves his job and to teach others everything he knows, other staff on site are friendly no bad atmosphere. I personally would recommend them for the ADR training course.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic place brilliant instructors Mark is a top man listen to the words of advice and you will pass
Fantastic experience: A great experience and a special Thanks to my instructor Mark. He was very patient and gave me the guidance I needed to get a first time pass on my C1. Will certainly use them again if I dare to drive anything bigger in the future!!
Fantastic experience: I took my CPC course all 5 days in one go, and I can honestly say it was an outstanding experience given by Clint. It was informative and had plenty of humour to break the day up.
Fantastic experience: Great C1 driving course. My instructor Mark was fantastic, very knowledgeable and professional. Would recommend
Fantastic experience: Passed my cat c with 2 start. Mark and Roy are fantastic very intuitive and a great representation of the company. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Great overall experience. Thanks to Mark Salisbury, an exceptional instructor.
Negative experience: Some of the instructors are 5 star guys, however one of them is not fit for this job, brings his own issues to work and takes it out on his students. There's also another thing, they are 40min away from the test centre and test routes so your 3-4h driving session is almost half spent on driving to and from the routes. So, if you don't mind driving 40-50% of the time off the test route and having an instructor shout at you and put you down, then this provider could be ideal for you.
Thank you for your review. We take all reviews seriously however for you we will make an exception. The fact you have tried to hide your name speaks volumes, you can't hide your poor driving ability. Unfortunately, if you are a danger on the road and repeatedly don't listen to what you are being told an instructor will raise their voice. Good effort in trying to blame everyone else for your shortcomings. The test centre is only a 20-minute drive from our centre which would mean you would need to use test route roads to get to it. Please save the time and effort and look for another industry to join, this industry is way above your capacity.
Fantastic experience: Excellent training company instructors where brilliant
Fantastic experience: Enjoyable experience throughout, couldn't have asked for a better instructor.
Fantastic experience: Mark is the best professional instructor out there, he taught me all I needed to qualify and he kept urging me on and on. He is the best. I will always recommend him and his company 2 Start
Fantastic experience: I did an ADR course here. Clinton Steggles is a great instructor and is a credit to the team at 2start. He knows his stuff and really enjoys his job. He really wants you to enjoy your course and pass your multiple exams. (Thanks Clint)
Fantastic experience: Had a FLT training course with Roy S. He was very professional and patient. Highly recommend training at 2 Start LTD. The company as a whole are very friendly and welcoming.
Fantastic experience: These guys got me through my C1 driving practical. Their standards are incredibly high; do what they teach you and you will pass the test no problem. Friendly bunch too, would recommend
Fantastic experience: Had a very enjoyable week doing my cpc Nicky is vary good Instrutor friendly and informative
Fantastic experience: I have just done my cpc traing along with Nicky and Clint and as most people know a weeks training can be tiring, but with NIcky and Clint and the rest of the class it has Been fun, enjoyable , and I have learnt alot from this course , all I can say is keep the good work up guys and not only will I see you soon , but also recommend you guys too others
Fantastic experience: Great team very helpful will definitely recommend
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Gary for helping me to pass my reach forklift training. Very kind and very understanding. Would recommend 10/10.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class C with them. Good bunch that work there, everyone is friendly. Tip of the hat goes to Roy Sparks who has been helping me the last couple of days. Really good instructor whose patience and teaching seen me over the line! Happily recommend them. Thanks guys.
Fantastic experience: C1 driving licence passed thanks to 2start Ltd. Excellent, highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Mark is a good instructor and he is very professional and got me through my LGV course.
Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed training for my Class C with Mark, top class instructor! Passing 1st time! Thank you Mark & everyone at 2 Start
Fantastic experience: A weeks forklift course, resulting in a pass, taken by humorous trainer, he also took time explain errors made and how to correct them. A thoroughly enjoyable one.
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