
Town and Country LGV

Information about Town and Country LGV
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-17:30
- tuesday: 8:30-17:30
- wednesday: 8:30-17:30
- thursday: 8:30-17:30
- friday: 8:30-17:30
- saturday: 8h-12h
We are Liverpool’s longest established LGV Driving School, established in 1989. We offer a range of different courses and options ready to get you started on your LGV course!
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Town and Country LGV:
Town and Country LGV is a renowned driving school in the UK, known for its friendly and professional instructors who genuinely care about their students' success. With a demonstrated track record of helping learners pass their tests on the first attempt, this school provides a supportive and motivating environment. Here are some key highlights of the training experience offered:
- Expert Instruction: Instructors like Colin, Clive, and Steve are praised for their wealth of experience, calm demeanor, and effective teaching methods that make learning enjoyable and comprehensive.
- Tailored Training: The school offers flexible training schedules that accommodate students' needs, ensuring a personalized approach to learning.
- High Pass Rates: Many students report passing their Class 2 and Class 1 licenses with just a few minor faults, thanks to the quality of instruction and preparation.
- Positive Learning Environment: The welcoming atmosphere helps reduce anxiety for learners, fostering a positive experience throughout the training process.
- Value for Money: Town and Country LGV provides high-quality training at competitive prices, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to achieve their HGV licenses.
While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, there were a couple of isolated incidents of dissatisfaction, generally concerning booking and communication. However, these instances do not overshadow the overall reputation of Town and Country LGV as a leading driving school.
In summary, if you're looking to obtain your LGV license in a supportive, professional environment, look no further than Town and Country LGV. Their commitment to student success and excellent training make them a standout choice in the industry.
Town and Country LGV: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Expert driver tuition friendly staff great place to do your driving lessons. Thanks col for my lessons and preparing me a teaching me .
Thank you Andy. See you for your class 1
Fantastic experience: Wonderful company, special thanks to Nick for the amazing lessons, making each one special and informative. Nick and the rest of the team gave motivation and encouragement to help me overcome my failures, allowing me to pass today. I will always be grateful for what this company has done for me and i look forward to coming back for my CPC and C+E training.
Thanks very much Jacob - its been a pleasure and we can't wait to have you back!
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend anyone thinking about going with this company From day 1 it's been a pleasurable experience, previously being with another company having a bad experience I was hesitant in my choice on who I was going to go through the process again with and before any money at all was parted ways I was invited down to see their facilities and what they had to offer, I turned up on a Saturday morning were Leah was welcoming and professional and shown me around, from that visit alone I knew this was the company I was going to go with. Passed my CPC course here 2 weeks before my lessons and test, Colin was great talking us through the process and what was expected on the CPC test. Fast forward 2 weeks to my Class 2 course and meeting Nick and John it was a great experience and I enjoyed myself throughout the whole thing, right up until test day were I passed first time with this company, it's not a walk in the park and they do put you through your paces but you learn alot, their experience and knowledge is second to none, just open your ears, listen and soak in everything they want to pass on to you. This is just the start of my journey in this industry and Driver Link has a lot more to offer, you haven't seen the back of me just yet.
Wow! Thanks very much Ste! We really appreciate you taking the time out to leave such an amazing review and we are super proud of your first time pass. We cannot thank you enough for choosing us especially after your previous experience and we hope to see you again soon. Stay in touch and best of luck in your new career
Fantastic experience: 2nd cpc course done at driver link and just as good as the first one. John was first class and very easy to learn from. Do yourself a favour. If you need cpc training look no further.
Thanks very much Stan! Always a pleasure...we'll see you soon
Fantastic experience: Thank’s to the team at driverlink and to Peter on getting my CPC Thank you all it will be put to good use
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended, passed first time with my class 1. Fantastic Company from start to finish, go above and beyond. All staff are fantastic.
Thank you Chris, it was a pleasure! Good luck with your career, hopefully we see you back for your Driver CPC courses
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 test this afternoon at switch island Dave was my instructor for the bulk of my lessons and i cannot speak highly enough of the guy what can I say very professional with his approach and application of my training very calm on the road with simple clear instructions on how to get the job done. Thanks dave.I also thank Clive for helping me in detail with my concerns which put my mind at ease and Steve for taking my first lesson. Top instructors who will go to any lengths to get you that licence.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time today with 1 minor. Steve was absolutely great. Would definitely recommend T&C to anyone. I can't thank you any more. To anyone who knows Steve, the business has been taken over but Steve is still there.
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Steve Dave Colin and Clive highly enough, great group of fellas who just wanna see you pass, great support no messing about and also help you finding work when you do pass can’t thank them enough
Fantastic experience: I was with this driving school for a 6 day course and I can not fault the effort each instructor puts in With there trainees from when you turn up till you go home each one of them give you there time to talk to you and ask on how your feeling and how your doing etc my instructor was Colin very easy going lovely guy has bags of experience learns you everything you need to know and makes you feel at ease from day 1 I would highly recommend town and country to anyone wishing to take up this experience
Fantastic experience: I have gone from a car to class 2 in just 5 days thanks to these guys, I had the privilege of having all of the instructors throughout the week and the knowledge and skill of them all is unbelievable!! I still can't believe I managed to do it! Thank you Steve, Dave, Colin and Clive
Fantastic experience: Passed my c + e from car licence with these guys couldn't thank them enough really flexable with the training times working around my work to fit me in would definitely recommend great group of people thankyou
Fantastic experience: I passed my class 1 with Town and Country LGV.Clive and Colin the instructors are brilliant instructors and got me through my test.Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Wow what an experience, something I’ve wanted to do since I was a young lad, passed my class 1 HGV license today and I’m absolutely over the moon with all the instructors. Steve, Clive, Dave & Colin all some of the best instructors I’ve ever met, so calm and collected and probably couldn’t get anyone else better to get me through my class 1. Really really impressed guys, thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: Passed my test with town and country today what aweek to do my test weather wise but from day one DAVE my instructor was superb kept me calm and very productive instructions on correcting my wrongs Going back to basics signal mirrors he got me there .cheers again Dave would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: I passed my Class 1 HGV test with three minor faults after four days training. Clive was my instructor and made my learning experience a pleasure, the pace was steady with constructive criticism where it was deserved. All training staff at Town & Country are first class, polite and respectful. I was very lucky to have been trained by Clive, his knowledge of the industry is first class, his training methods are very effective and he’s passionate about his learners passing; he is an excellent instructor, a genuine guy and a true master at his craft. Thank you very much to Steve and his team of first class LGV instructors.
Fantastic experience: Passed my Class 2 HGV test this morning and couldn't speak highly enough of the team at Town and Country. From the beginning of the process of applying for my provisional licence and getting the info from Steve to the week of training and lessons from Clive was second to none. Big thanks to Dave too for the lesson before my test which filled me with confidence going into it. All the team know their stuff and give you everything you need to get you passed within a week. I’ll be back for my class 1 training shortly and won’t hesitate to use Town and Country again. Would 10/10 recommend. Cheers guys!
Fantastic experience: Colin, Clive, Dave and Steve. Wow, what a service. All top blokes with years of experience to back them and their methods of training. Theres a reason their pass rate is so good... All make you feel comfortable and at ease and will show you everything you need to pass. Passed my Class 2 first time, no hiccups and had a great time covering distance with the lads. 100/10 nice one boys :)
Fantastic experience: Just thought I'd leave a review of town and country after passing my Class 2 this morning. Great group of blokes who all know there stuff and helped get me through. The standard of instruction and advice is second to none, I'm now a better driver generally than I was before I stepped through their doors. So thanks to Steve, Clive and Colin but special mention to Dave, very rearly do you find someone so experienced and knowledgeable with the ability to deliver such quality training. I'll definitely return for Class 1 in due course, that's if they can squeeze me in. Cheers Shaun !
Negative experience: Very bad very rude on phone no respect to people don’t go throw them
Fantastic experience: I passed Christmas Eve with town and country all the trainers are top fellas no messing around they get you to where you need to be and just say how it is helped me every step of the way good price compared to other company’s I had a previous fail due to my own mistakes and Dave and Colin pointed my in right direction and ticked all the boxes for me to pass would recommend these all day lad good lads can’t fault them at all
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 1 at town and country in November last year , good clear instructions from Clive who was a top bloke , it's a very calm environment with an old school approach to there training which kind of takes the stress out of it all . I would recommend town and country to anyone thinking of taking hgv lessons.its also the cheapest place I found if like me your paying for it all yourself
Fantastic experience: Great service from a really good group of instructors. I took my class 2 lessons and test with Town and Country a few weeks back now passing second time, down to my own mistakes. They were very flexible in arranging lessons and tests and made the process easy. I was taught by a number of instructors, each of whom helped my driving in different ways. Overall very good choice.
Fantastic experience: Passed Class 2 test with help Dave and Colin great lads, professionals who know what there talking about highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Did my hgv class 1 C+E here with town and county in November 2021. Dave Colin Clive the instructors are brilliant instructors and got me through my test. And ste who runs it is a top guy aswell he works around you to get you in for lessons and ue test. I would highly recommend these guys to get you to pass ur test Regards mark hughes
Fantastic experience: Excellent Company Instructor - Assessment Drive - Clive Instructor - Lessons - Colin Class - 2 (C) Well where to start, excellent fellas on the yard, years of experience and knowledge in the driving and transport industry, alot of knowledge of different methods of teaching which suited my learning. all round excellent company, costs are low but teaching is excellent. Cant fault them at all, going back to do my C+E class 1 when i have experience on Class 2 and the funds for it.
Fantastic experience: Passed my Class 2 with Town and Country this morning! Superb instructing from Dave who had every confidence in me! They are all a great bunch of fellas! They have a great way about them with an old school approach that gets you to the level you need to be at! Will be returning to do my Class 1 in the not too distant future!
Fantastic experience: Thanks again to the lads at town and country all very knowledgable got me through my class 1 1st attempt
Fantastic experience: Great training, passed with only 5 minors deffo recommend. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Big thanks for instruktor Colin for passion and all time whit me, i achieve my class 1 licence in 5 days, passed in first go. Thanks Town & Country hgv driving school and all team Steve, Clife Colin totally recomend
Fantastic experience: Great value for money, great teachers genuinely want pupils to pass and get on the road safely! Great banter.
Fantastic experience: Great group of fellas, a lot of knowledge between them to help you get through your test, past my c+e 1st time with Colin’s expert guidance, would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Clive and colin, I appreciate everythin -
Fantastic experience: I did my class 1 & 2 with town and country such a great driving school go above and beyond to help there students would highly recommend them absolutely great guys thanks again
Fantastic experience: Amazing place to get you qualified! I had Clive as my instructor and he was top, top quality, I could actually hear him in my head as I was out on my test, that's how good and clear his instructions were. I passed my class 1 first time with only four minors, all down to the lessons provided here. The instructions for the reversing manoeuvre make it so clear on what you have to do, it makes it so much easier. Good price, excellent trainers, follow their instructions and you will pass. Thanks a lot to you all at Town and Country!
Fantastic experience: Passed 15 plus . years ago with ste never looked back thanx
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 today with town and country my instructor was the owner ste he was brilliant made feel really calm when out driving and his teaching worked really well as I passed first time he even got the brews in when we stopped for a break the other instructer even give me advice when the had the own people to teach all I can say what an amazing driving school I will deffo be back for my class one when my licence is back
Fantastic experience: Can't thank these men enough class 2 passed first time will be back soon for class 1, highly recommend to anyone keen in doing there lgv license Thanks again
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 today through Steve and the guys at town and country lgv. Steve bent over backwards to help me out knowing the current situation i was in. Really great bunch of lad! An ill be back very soon to make a start on my class 1 training
Fantastic experience: My test ended up getting cancelled due to someone from the test centre getting covid Ste sorted me a test out as soon as he could which was great, I had lew teaching me and he was excellent so patient and a great laugh, I highly recommend going to this training school great bunch of lads
Fantastic experience: Passed both Class 1 and 2 first time with Town and Country. Great tuition, very knowledgeable instructors. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved my time training with town and country all the way to a pass for my C+E. All the guys was top quality and couldn't thank them enough for all their help. Keep up the good work
Fantastic experience: Great Place, really good instructors, listen to all tips and instructions and they will make you pass without a problem, highly recommended!!
Fantastic experience: It's good to have deal with this lads! Nice Team !! Good Crew!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 2. Nothing more to say other than top class all round. Anyone that reviews bad have obviously failed. The whole team are exceptional at wot they do and wouldn't use anyone else
Fantastic experience: Town and country training school , top tier instructors. Everyone is down to earth and wants to get you through the course with a pass. Colin pushes to get the best out of you , preparing for test day with a bit of tough love . Steve is very accommodating and will sort the lessons around you best he can. Look no further than Town and country. Already got class 1 booked in after passing class 2 first time. Cheers fellas
Fantastic experience: Thank you very much every one teacher training me,I pass first time.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service with town an country lgv would highly recommend lads are excellent do the best for you thank you for everything 5 star service from davey
Fantastic experience: Just took my class 1 with them passed with only 3 minors, fantastic people, and dont cost the earth, very pleased with the instructors, thank you so much, hope you loved the doughnuts
Fantastic experience: Spot on firm passed my class 1 and 2 first time don't look no further till you've been with ste and the lads.
Fantastic experience: Colin just got me through my LGV or C+E Went back because I knew he would get me ready to drive the big ones! Thanks to Steve also..
Fantastic experience: Steve is a top bloke! highly recommend Town and Country.
Negative experience: Bad experience. Charged me for 5 day course after admitting I was ready to do my test after just 3 days. But because they had me 'booked in' for the 5 days charged me £200 a day for days I didn't need. Refused to let me use their truck if I didn't complete the final 2 days.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 1 with Steve, brilliant instructor would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience here, passed my Class 2(Cat C). Steve, Clive and Colin are all great guys with lots of experience and really want their students to do their best and pass first time.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 last week first time Good no stress lessons
Fantastic experience: Thank you to Town and country LGV team, Steve,Clive and Colin, passed my class 2 a few weeks ago and class 1 passed today, nothing is to much trouble for these guys, patience, knowledge and experience, I would fully recommend this driving school to anyone A**************** thanks again guys
Fantastic experience: Steve got me through my Class 2 in 5 days. Brilliant tuition, prepared me for my test, and I passed with flying colours. I would definitely recommend using Town and Country as they really want you to pass first time.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my Class 2 with Town and Country. Fantastic company and the quality of instruction is amazing. Steve, Colin and Clive are great blokes and I will definitely be returning to do my Class 1. Thanks a lot guys - particularly Colin, I really appreciate all your help and guidance.
Fantastic experience: I did my class 2 before the pandemic. Clive was my instructor. Found both steve and Clive very down to earth and motivating when I felt anxious. Found Clive to be very knowledgeable, patient and supportive. So pleased I went to these guys. Once I get enough experience in my class 2, I'll be looking at taking my class 1 with these guys too. Thanks again. Kelvin
Fantastic experience: Good quality instruction in a relaxed way.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant instructors. Everyone that has had tests & lessons this week has passed 1st time along with me
Fantastic experience: I did my class 2 with these guys, Great bunch of lads. I was really nervous driving a class 2 at first but they soon made me feel at home, nice friendly informal atmosphere. I would recommend these guys to anyone who is looking to drive lorries for a living. Extremely knowledgeable trainers and will bend over backwards to work around you, I can't wait to go back for my class 1. I'd give 6 stars if I could.
Fantastic experience: I passed class one and two with these lads , Greta bunch of lads would fully recommend them , they genuinely want you to get through and it’s not just about grabbing the money of you , they give the best training by far.
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 2 yesterday, had no experience of driving anything as big as that before just came from a car background. Done a weeks course and would like to recommend this place to anyone wanting to take there class 2 or class 1 here, Clive and Steve are very knowledgeable and will do all they can to help you pass your test not only that the wagons are very good standard and well looked after, will be going to do my class 1 here in the future would definitely recommend !!!
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Steve and Clive for all their help this week in getting me through my Class 2 lorry test. I never thought I would pass first time but with their help I did. I would highly recommend this Driving School. Thanks again Town & Country. Blake Newman
Fantastic experience: From car to artic driver in under 3 months. A massive thank you to Clive for his expert guidance that got me through both tests. Class 2 passed with only 5 minor faults. Smashed Class 1 with just 2 minors. Would also like to thank Steve and Colin for sharing their decades of experience and advice along the way. Great lads, professional tuition and all at a fair price. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 with steve today, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. All the instructors make you feel welcome and at ease and me passing first time shows the level of commitment they have. The option to pay for lessons on a pay as you go basis really helped as I could avoild to finance route completely. Now I have my class 2 licence and no payments with interest. Give them a call if you are thinking about getting your HGV
Fantastic experience: Excellent service, passed first time with the help of Steve and Colin. Highly reccomend them if you're looking to do your HGV licence. Thanks!
Fantastic experience: I can't than Steve and Colin for getting me thru my class 2 absolutely couldn't of done it without these guys. So patient and went above and beyond to help me with anything I needed. Thank you so much guysx
Fantastic experience: I believe the review below left by Pauline Moss is actually completely wrong, maybe about a car driving training school of the same name. Steve runs an excellent business and works hard for every single customer.
Negative experience: If i could leave no stars I would. This company isnt really interested in helping you pass they just want to see how much money your willing spend on repeat tests etc. So if you want to loose money and get nowhere then this is the company to use
Fantastic experience: Writing for the husband. First he wants to thank the instructors for getting him through his c plus e extremely professional and friendly. There level of training is extremely high. Extremely cost effective and personally I would 8f paid more for the whole experience and level of training. Highly recommend to everyone
Fantastic experience: Thanks Steve and Crew! Passed rigid and artic with there training in less than two months. Top guys ,can not recommenced highly enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience with these guys. Very nice people and excellent instructors. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend town and country driving school passed my c+e this morning Colin has the patience of a saint he taught me from start to finish thank you. And thank you to Steve for taking me on to do my c+e
Fantastic experience: Just done my Class 1 licence with Colin from Town and country. Having had a bad experience with Stockport LGV earlier in the year I was quite anxious going into this again. From minute one Colin put my mind at ease. He is very experienced and a calm influence he has not only got me through my test but made me a better driver by far. The difference with Town & Country is they atcually care on a personal level if you pass or fail. They give you all the knowledge you need and nothing is to much trouble. Over the course of getting all my licences I have been with 5 training providers. Town and Country are hands down the most professional I've been with. Fantastic company and more importantly people. All the best for the future.. Andy ( UU )
Fantastic experience: I had a Great Experience Learning from the Best of the Best....Town & Country, with Ste.!! the Owner.very nice Guy and great Instructor. I was having my Lessons with Colin!! another Instructor at town & Country, he was Brilliant with me told me off were i was going wrong LOL in my lessons!! Thank's alot Colin, my other Instructor was Great Big thankyou with Clive.!! Another Instructor at Town & Country be nice with STAFF... At Town & Country they are nice people trying their best with you.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Town & country, Steve, Clive and Colin are very good instructors. A special thank you to Clive who got me through my class 1&2. Great service. Thank you Steve pickford
Fantastic experience: 5 previous test with another company, passed first time with these excellent trainers. deffientlu worth it !!!
Fantastic experience: First time pass thanks to clive ste and the team great bunch of guys best price i got quoted and really good instuctors im coming back to do class 1 with town and country thanks again lads
Fantastic experience: Fantastic place big thanks to Steve colin and Clive highly recommend them the best around
Fantastic experience: Excellent training from town and country. Steve and the team have been Brilliant this week, they got me through my class two first time with 5 days training. The 5 star reviews say everything...... will be back very shortly to do get my class 1.
Fantastic experience: I had a great time here, the lads got me through my C and C+E first try. Colin has the patience of a saint and really knows what he's on about, a superb instructor. Even though I wasn't tought by Steve he always asked how everyone was doing, and has a heart of gold. Sad to here Ken left cracking fella. People say you get what you pay for, but that is not the case here, they really are the best. Thanks lads.
Fantastic experience: Great instructors, passed with only 3 minors
Fantastic experience: Brilliant lads! 1st time pass! Brilliant company. Well recommended!
Fantastic experience: these guys are fantastic ! Steve taught me to drive both class 1 and class 2 , even though i had not had previous experience i passed both tests 1st time of asking and only had 5 minor faults over 2 tests. i cannot speak highly enough about the team here . i also passed my Mod 4 cpc with them . very reasonable prices and 1 to 1 tuition with 20 hours driving over the week . if your looking for a lgv driving school in merseyside then look no further.... town and country are the best
Fantastic experience: BEST HGV instructors around very professional, Lovely Fellas passed 1st time with these guys !!! Failed 4 times with other firms don’t waste ye money!! TOWN and COUNTRY are the best Thank you very much for all the help I’ll be back to do class 1
Fantastic experience: Grate Team very keen on getting you to pass and cheapest rates around! Passed my test last week thanks team at town and country.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time with Sean as my instructor. amazing service. I would highly recommended town and country Been back to see ste, for my class 1. out with Ken as my instructor, passed first time massive thanks an still recommend town and country
Fantastic experience: Cant recommend this place enough. Ive never driven a hgv before and with there course i passed first time. They have the right amount of times on lessons and are eager to get you through the course and test. They had 5 tesrs today and everyone passed first time. GO TOWN & COUNTRY.
Fantastic experience: awesome training provided by professionals. everybody at training school are so helpful, my tutor Collin taught me so damn perfectly made me pass at my first attempt . all i would say is these guys make ur learning process so easy . thanks again to Collin , Steve , lous , shawn . rgds anoj kapoor
Fantastic experience: Top training worh ever penny. I PASS 1st time and could not of dun this with out the time and had work that they put in to me to get me to level I need to pass 1st time
Fantastic experience: Can not fault great guys thanks so much
Fantastic experience: Passed my class 2 first time with just 2 minors after a crash course with Sean. Can't speak highly enough of everyone at Town and Country. Was welcomed with a smile and treated like a friend for the whole week. Thanks guys
Fantastic experience: Top notch training at an excellent price, passed class 2 and 1 first time with only 2 minors on each. Sean's pass rate speaks for itself. These guys know their stuff when it comes to trucking.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and instructors. Highly recommended. Great service. Thanks
Fantastic experience: Excellent training. Passed at the first attempt without any experience at all. Cpc training spot on to. My instructor Lew was a brilliant teacher. Doesn't shout just tells u what to do and chats to you about stuff. He is also a Loverly person nice to talk to him a true gent. If u want training definitely go here. I will be going back for my class 1 ASAP. Thanks everyone at town and country
Fantastic experience: Just passed my class 2 first time with the help of these guys. Lue was my instructor and was fantastic, helping me to get rid of my bad habits and ready for my test with Colin giving me my last lesson before my test. I had paid for this course myself and it was money spent wisely with 20 hrs of 1 to 1 training over 5 days. Just saving now to go for my class 1 and it's all thanks to these guys.
Fantastic experience: Went to town and country who arranged my medical, did my cpc with me and I past both class 1 & 2 test first time with them, a big thanks especially to Ste and Sean an thanks to Colin an Lew, all made me very welcome from start to finish highly recommended
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