Chester le Street Driver Training
Information about Chester le Street Driver Training
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-17h
- tuesday: 8:30-17h
- wednesday: 8:30-17h
- thursday: 8:30-17h
- friday: 8:30-15:30
- saturday: (closed)
I'm a local independent Grade A Driving Instructor based in Chester le Street.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Chester le Street Driver Training:
Welcome to Chester le Street Driver Training, where you can expect exceptional driving instruction from Tony Milner. Tony has earned a stellar reputation as a driving instructor, known for his patience, professionalism, and dedication to his students' success.
Here are some highlights of what you can expect when you choose Chester le Street Driver Training:
- Outstanding Teaching Skills: Tony’s teaching style is engaging and structured, ensuring that each lesson is enjoyable and productive. Many students have praised his ability to make them feel comfortable and confident from the very first lesson.
- Flexible Scheduling: Tony is committed to accommodating his students’ schedules, making it easier for them to fit lessons into their busy lives.
- Supportive Environment: Students frequently mention Tony's encouragement and support, which has helped them overcome nerves and self-doubt. He takes the time to ensure that every student understands the material and feels confident behind the wheel.
- Proven Results: Many learners have passed their driving tests on the first attempt with minimal or no minors, highlighting Tony's effective teaching methods.
- Genuine Care: Tony is not just focused on getting students to pass their tests; he aims to teach them to be safe and competent drivers for life.
While the overwhelming majority of experiences shared by students are positive, a few noted the wait times for lessons due to Tony's popularity, but many agreed that the wait was well worth it for the quality of instruction received.
Choose Chester le Street Driver Training for a friendly, professional, and highly effective learning experience. Contact us today to get started on your journey to becoming a confident driver!
Chester le Street Driver Training: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Completely recommend Tony. From start to finish he was patient, respectful and worked around me. He’s a brilliant teacher and misses nothing ensuring you are ready for test. But it’s been a pleasure learning from you and I appreciate all the time you have put into my driving. If you’re looking for an instructor to help you pass first time contact Tony. Thank you again mate I’ll see you on the roads !
Thanks for your kind words Ben Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Honestly I can't recommend Tony as an instructor enough, he made me more confident and safe with my driving. I knew from the very first lesson that if I carried on with Tony I would pass my test on my first attempt and that's exactly what happened. As said before I can't recommend Tony as an instructor enough, I'd recommend that if anyone is struggling and needs more confidence behind the wheel Tony is the instructor to go for. I'll miss my lessons with Tony and that alone shows just how amazing of an instructor he really is. Thank you for helping me and preparing me for the road I'll always be grateful.
Thanks for your kind words Alex Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I began driving in January with an insane amount of doubt and nerves, Tony made me extremely confident behind the wheel and each mistake I made was taken as something I could learn on rather than a fault. I felt very safe each time I was driving as every time I made a mistake he was quick reacting to stop a dangerous situation but also gave me room to correct on the minor ones before pointing them out and never ever made me feel uncomfortable or upset due to a mistake I made as I did make a lot but got past them with plenty patience and understanding from Tony. I genuinely could not recommend a better instructor or a nicer person! Going to miss my lessons as we always had our inside jokes each time that kept me excited from the very first lesson to spend hours each week to ensure I got my license.
Thanks for your kind words Lucy Passing first time with 0 minors is an exceptional achievement and I'm super proud of you Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of learning to drive with Tony, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From the first lesson, Tony was always on time and super professional. His excellent teaching style made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Tony's dedication to his students shows in every lesson. He's incredibly kind and patient, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure I understood each concept. His encouragement and support were key in helping me get my license in under two months. What really sets Tony apart is his commitment to his students' success. He went above and beyond with booster lessons to make sure I was ready for my test date. Tony genuinely cares about his students and does everything he can to ensure they become safe and competent drivers. If you're looking for an amazing driving instructor, I would 100% recommend Tony. His expertise, patience, and dedication make him the perfect choice for anyone learning to drive. Thank you again Tony! And I’ll contact you in 6 years for that free dental treatment hahah :)
Thanks so much for your lovely review Noor Your hard work definitely paid off and passing first time with only 1 minor is an amazing achievement Will definitely be in touch for the free dental treatment Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Honestly couldn’t recommend tony enough and couldn’t have asked for a better driving instructor. He has been such a kind, genuine and helpful person through out all of my lessons and is always on time. Tony is very professional and there’s no way i could have got through my test without him, he made me enjoy my lessons and would always adapt his teaching methods to help me. Since day one he has made me feel comfortable and at ease when learning to drive and i genuinely do not have a single bad word to say about him. Genuinely the number 1 instructor in my opinion
Aww thanks for your kind words Emma It's been a blast helping you achieve your goal and I'm super proud of you! Good luck with choosing a car Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Tony is a great instructor and a great person, he helped me pass my test first time with only 1 minor, and has helped me build confidence on the road! Couldn't recommend him enough.
Thanks for your kind words Tom You've worked hard for this and deserve your success today Congratulations again Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Tony enough! 5 stars really isn’t enough! After having a break from driving for 4.5 years I knew I had to give it another go. After researching instructors I came across Tony and his reviews were already outstanding so I bit the bullet and messaged him. From that very first message I knew he was the person that was going to get me through my test. Although the wait was around 9/10 month (just shows how popular he is) I’m so glad I waited. Our very first lesson I was so nervous to get behind the wheel again but Tony made me feel at ease. He has built my confidence up so much over the last few month and I can’t thank him enough for getting me through my test, something I never thought I could do.
Thanks for your kind words! Super proud of you passing first time with me today and well deserved! Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: 10/10 recommend Tony. Kind, patient and insightful, he's also meticulous and exact. He never failed to boost my confidence but he also doesn't miss a trick so there was zero opportunity for bad habits to form. Calm, cool and collected, he gradually got me ready for a lifetime of safe driving, and then prepped me perfectly for my test, going the extra mile and beyond to get me ready. Big feelings and nerves started to get me on the morning of the test (including tears!) but he coached me through, helped me focus, and thanks to all the effective prep work in my lessons, i could focus on being calm and safe out on the road... which resulted in a first time pass (4 minors)! Back when i was 19 I had a few lessons, but gave up before learning theory etc. 20 years later, I took a theory test and decided it was now or never to pick driving back up, but had no idea if I'd manage. This time I did my research and from his reviews, felt Tony was someone who could help me not only learn to drive properly, but become confident with it too. Due to the covid-induced backlog, like all good instructors at the time, Tony had a long waitlist; my theory test actually expired in the interim, so I took it again and continued to wait...for some reason I just knew Tony was who I needed. I'm so glad I did; while being an excellent teacher, he also helped me develop my self belief to push through and make passing a reality!
Wow! Elly thanks so much for your lovely review. Extremely proud of how far you've come and you deserve every bit of success coming your way. Happy Safe Driving for Life!
Fantastic experience: What can I say about Tony, but absolutely 1st class driving instructor. My son Charlie didnt have the best start to his driving lessons with another instructor and after he passed his theory had to look for a new one and I am so glad we found Tony and he was able to take Charlie on after a few weeks. What a difference in Charlie’s attitude to driving, he was enjoying his lessons and actually learning. Tony put him at ease and was more like his mate, having banter about Newcastle on their drives. Tony’s enthusiasm to get his students through their tests is apparent from the beginning and he kept me updated on Charlie’s progress. Charlie passed his test 1st time with 1 minor fault and was Tony’s last test of the year. What a wonderful Christmas present for all of us. I would recommend Tony to anyone looking for lessons. Thanks again for all your help and patience Tony Karen and Charlie Helyer
Thanks for your lovely review Karen Absolutely delighted for you all and like I said previously Charlie is an absolute credit
Fantastic experience: 5 stars don’t do justice to how great Tony has been with getting our daughter Anna through her test. His dedication and enthusiasm has been truly remarkable and his support and encouragement for Anna second to none. Not to mention his skill as an instructor which was very apparent from the beginning. Anna felt very at ease with Tony and always looked forward to her lessons. He has been unwell recently but has gone the extra mile to ensure Anna’s test went ahead. We cannot rate Tony highly enough and we will be forever grateful for teaching Anna how to drive and get her through with Zero minor faults. Fantastic. And what a great guy as well, a credit to his profession. If you are looking for a driving instructor go no further, you will not regret it. Thanks for everything Tony, from Debra and Paul
Wow! Thanks so much for your kind words So pleased for you all and I'll be forever grateful that you put your trust in me This is exactly why I do the job and your daughter Anna is an absolute credit to you and Paul. The result today thoroughly deserved! Thanks again
Fantastic experience: Thanks Tony for helping me pass first time! Made me feel much more confident and at ease whilst driving, would highly recommend!
Thanks for your kind words Sophie! Absolutely delighted for you and remember if you need me for anything else driving related the service is ongoing. Congratulations again and happy car hunting! Stay safe out there
Fantastic experience: Massive thank you to Tony for helping me pass first time! A great instructor, giving clear and consise training, knowing the perfect time to take you to test! Couldn't recommend enough ⭐
Thanks for your lovely kind review Emily! So happy i was able to help and you deserve every bit of success that comes your way. Congratulations again!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant, I never had experience driving before and was never a natural even after I started, but with Tony's constant effort, support and understanding, I managed to pass my test on my first attempt with no minors! I couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Tony, he has always been friendly, patient and respectful with me and I will miss our lessons. I can't thank him enough for always going the extra mile for me and making sure I was more than ready for my test. He made my overall experience on learning to drive a genuine pleasure!
Thanks so much for your kind words Alex Happy Safe Driving for Life and once again congratulations
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Tony for helping me! After two fails and some rubbish teaching I finally found Tony who has relented with me through it all and got me a pass with one minor. Never thought I would actually get out on the road, definitely couldn't have done it without him. Such a nice guy and so willing to go the extra mile not just to get you a pass but the confidence and skills you need to drive once you're on your own. Thanks again Tony, can't wait to take Daisy out for a spin later!
Thanks for your lovely kind words Lily! Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with tony! I got the notorious thinford roundabout route and with Tony’s amazing coaching i passed with ease and a clean sheet Tony helped me when my instructor was not able to take me on anymore and he corrected all issues i had with driving. I was a nervous driver and he always took his time to explain things and never made me feel silly for any questions. Tony has a undeniable passion for teaching he does it because he loves it and more than anything he is very good to get along with and makes you feel comfortable. If i could recommend anyone i would with no doubt recommend tony!
Thanks for your lovely kind words Jodie! Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Tony has been an excellent driving instructor, he was so calm and helpful and most of all gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test. From the very first lesson he told me “I will get you passed your test you just have to believe in yourself” I never believed him (due from other learning experiences with another instructor) not only that when I got over whelmed and frustrated he would listen and just let me talk about what was bothering me from personal issues to driving concerns I had.He sent me videos of situations with driving that I didn’t understand and we went over everything no matter how many times it took for me to understand it,sometimes it took awhile or sometimes it was quick but he never judged me or made me feel silly or daft. I passed my test first time with Tony and if your looking at learning to drive I couldn’t recommend anyone else but him.
Thanks for your lovely review Kate! Happy Safe Driving for Life and I'm delighted I was able to be part of your journey ☺️
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time with Tony and he was a top man in and out of lessons couldn’t of asked for anything more from a driving instructor, genuinely nice man and great with learners absolutely no hesitation recommending him.
Thanks for your kind words Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Had driving lessons with Tony and passed first time with 2 minors. Best driving instructor in the game couldn’t recommend enough
Thanks for your lovely review over the moon for you. Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: CLS Driver Training (Tony) is an absolutely brilliant driving instructor, from starting lessons with him to passing my driving test he has always made sure im progressing. My lessons were made enjoyable and interesting each time and i learned all the different test routes very well. Thanks Tony
Thanks for your kind words Jack! So happy I was able to help and get the result you deserved
Fantastic experience: Massive thanks to Tony for helping me pass my test first time, couldn’t recommend him enough, booked my test before we started lessons and he had me ready for the day. Professional and friendly from day one! Thanks again mate!
Thanks for your kind review! Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Cant recommend CLS driver trading enough. Tony has been brilliant in supporting my son through his test, passing first time today. Tony has been flexible around my son’s availability, provided advice and driver videos as well as keeping me as a parent informed. Tony is a lovely man and has made the whole experience great. I’ll definitely be in touch in about 2 years for my younger son. Thanks so much Tony!
Thanks for your kind words! Very much appreciated
Fantastic experience: Reviews Massive thank you to my instructor Tony for helping me pass my driving test 1st time with Zero minor. I am from a country where traffic is absolutely crazy so driving in the UK is a real challenge to me in every aspect. However, Tony has made the journey so smoothly with his endless support and guidance. Tony is amazing instructor, very professional & patient. Lessons felt very comfortable and I was able to progress at my own pace. Tony!!! You are simply the BEST!!! You have helped someone like me who had no sense of coordination, UK directions, positioning, etc and kept throwing “bombs” in the lessons to pass the test 1st time with no minor on one of the hardest test routes in Durham. Honestly you can help anyone! Thank you again for believing in me! Merry Christmas
Wow! How lovely Thanks so much for your kind words and you're very welcome. Hard work always pays off and you deserve every bit of your success Congratulations again and Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: amazing driving instructor, got me through my first ever lesson to passing my test first time. thank you so much tony! :)
Thanks for your kind words! My absolute pleasure and I couldn't be happier for you. Happy Safe Driving Hannah
Fantastic experience: Tony went above and beyond to help my son , finish off learning to drive , and got him through his test with flying colours first time, and only 1 minor . My son felt very comfortable and came out very confident about his driving in the end. much appreciated all you have done for us. . Definitely recommend.
Thanks for your lovely review! So happy for Josh
Fantastic experience: My son Daniel has just passed first time with Tony. Excellent communication from the start and very flexible to fit in with College and other commitments. Seems to be the Go To Guy in this area for driving tuition. Thanks for all your hard work. Wishing you continued success.
Thanks very much for your kind review! Dan's a cracking lad and was an absolute pleasure from start to finish
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Tony one of the best, very patient and reassuring. Help Ben 110% with his nerves & Anxiety. I really don’t think he would have passed with anyone else. So pleased we waited and got him driving with you Tony Milner. Thanks again for everything. He is really gonna miss his lessons with you. Thanks again.
My pleasure! Thanks for your lovely review
Fantastic experience: I was a very nervous and anxious driver before starting lessons with Tony but he made me feel so comfortable and calm, making me become so much more confident with my driving. This resulted in a pass first time with Tony with only 1 minor! I could not have done it without him so could not recommend him enough
Thanks very much for your lovely review Neve Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I passed my driving test first time with Tony at Chester le Street Driver Training. He was very supportive and made sure I was confident and comfortable with everything we did on every lesson. He made me feel at ease during my time learning to drive. I couldn't of done it without him and couldn't recommend him more
Thanks for your lovely review! Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with Tony. He’s an amazing driving instructor, takes his time to make sure you understand and makes sure you feel comfortable and confident. He made me feel at ease after changing to him from a different instructor. His ways of teaching are thorough and he makes sure you are 100% confident and understand. I couldn’t recommend him enough, and I would never have been able to do it without him!
Thanks very much for your kind words Brandon! Fantastic student I have to say and you really deserve every bit of success that comes your way Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Tony, I passed my driving test first time thanks to his guidance and support., I’d put off taking my test for 15 years thinking I couldn’t do it however Tony reassured, supported and equipped me with the skills needed. Tony’s dedication, professionalism and quality of work is unparalleled! Not to mention he’s a lovely guy! Tony created a safe and inclusive place to learn to drive! I can’t recommend him enough!!
Thanks for your lovely kind review Ren! Still absolutely buzzing for you Happy Safe Driving
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with Tony, absolute brilliant instructor from first lesson to last lesson, very helpful not just an amazing instructor but a great bloke all round can’t praise high enough 10/10 highly recommend!!
Thanks so much for your kind words Billy and for taking the time out to review me! So happy for you and thanks for choosing me/Chester le Street Driver Training Stay Safe out there buddy!
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time yesterday with Tony Milner & I can honestly say I couldn’t have done it without him. From day one he was he was brilliant & I couldn’t of wished for a better instructor. Would 110% Recommend!
Thanks for your lovely review Lucy ☺️ Happy Safe Driving for Life
Fantastic experience: Tony took on our daughter Emma he came with a recommendation we have not looked back! Very highly recommended our daughter passed first time today, very happy with Tony how he conducts himself professionally keeps us up to date and puts his students first.
Thanks very much for your kind words ☺️ Was an absolute pleasure helping Emma achieve her goal. Thanks for putting your trust in me
Fantastic experience: I past my driving with Tony Milner today he is very patient, understanding and a great person to be around.i would recommend Tony to anyone wishing to learn to drive .
So happy for you April Seeing the smile on your face and relief was so rewarding. Thanks very much for your lovely review it's much appreciated! Happy Safe driving
Fantastic experience: I can't recommend Tony enough, he is a fantastic instructor and listens to all your worries/fears and helps you overcome them, I contacted Tony throughout lockdown after I was previously with another instructor and I didnt have the greatest experience, he went above and beyond to help me and was nothing but professional from start to finish. I was a very nervous driver at the start and he helped me over come my nerves and self doubt which resulted in a first time pass with zero minors!! I will definitely be recommending to everyone in the future.
Thanks for your lovely kind words Nadene. I will genuinely miss our lessons but you so deserve your pass today. Super proud happy instructor! Congratulations
Fantastic experience: Tony is an absolutely amazing driving instructor, he makes learning to drive a fun and enjoyable experience. Although I had to wait a little while for my first lesson because of how popular he was I don't regret it one bit, it was definitely worth the wait. Tony was patient and adaptive to my specific circumstances as eventhough I moved away to university before my test he took the time to come up with a plan to give me the best possible chance at passing first time and in the run up to my test he dedicated alot of time to help me get to test standard. Overall I passed first time with only 2 minors and I can't thank Tony enough for everything he has done for me, so anyone who is learning to drive whether they already have driving experience or are starting from scratch I would 100% definitely recommend Tony.
Thanks for your lovely review Becca! Happy Safe driving
Fantastic experience: Posted on behalf of Siobhan Martin - Contacted Tony last year after moving to uni and after lockdown. With my previous instructors, I never enjoyed lessons and had very little driving confidence; however Tony put me at ease right from the offset and and I’ve enjoyed every minute of my learning experience with him. He has helped me become a safe, competent driver; passing first time yesterday with just one minor driving fault. Tony has been very flexible with lessons, and went above and beyond to ensure I was test ready. He kept in touch with me throughout the pandemic regarding lessons and tests and supported me massively in the run up to my test with many extra booster lessons. I’m extremely thankful for all of his support in helping me pass. I can honestly say if you are looking for a instructor in the area Tony is outstanding and I wouldn’t learn with anyone else!
Thanks very much for your lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Tony is a fantastic instructor and makes learning to drive a fun experience. He is very friendly, understanding and explains things clearly. I am really glad I chose him as my instructor and I would highly recommend Tony to anyone who wants to learn to drive!
Thanks Emma! Appreciate your kind words You were always a brilliant student! Best wishes and good luck for the future
Fantastic experience: I passed with Chester Le Street driving on July 8th, with no minors with Tony as my instructor. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone who wants to learn to drive. He is super accommodating and friendly. He has gotten both me and my brother through our tests. 100% best driving instructor there is.
Thanks very much for your lovely kind review Sam ☺️ Happy Safe Driving
Fantastic experience: We cannot recommend Tony highly enough. We had to wait a bit for our son’s first lesson as he is so popular but it was well worth the wait. Tony built up the driving skills one by one which meant each skill was easier to pick up. It has been start stop throughout the pandemic but Tony has supported us all throughout the process and kept in touch throughout- including when we had to become lockdown driving instructors. So much has changed since we took our tests. Yesterday Tony got Ollie through his driving practical test with a FIRST TIME PASS and only two minor points! They really got in well together and Tony genuinely cares for his pupils. He will only let pupils take their test when they are ready resulting in a safe and confident driver. Given the backlog I need to get our daughter booked in soon. We look forward to that experience too. Thank you so much Tony!
Thanks for your kind words! Was my absolute pleasure and I look forward to starting with your daughter in the future
Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Tony from Chester le Street Driver Training if you are looking for driving lessons. He makes you feel comfortable from the very beginning and knows exactly what to do to get the most out of lessons so that you have the best opportunity to go and pass your test.
Thanks Abbie! You absolutely deserved your first time pass Happy Safe driving and remember the support is ongoing
Fantastic experience: We can 100% recommend Tony Milner - Chester-le-street Driver Training. Tony taught our daughter Abbie and got her through her test first time despite all the stop/start with covid restrictions. Tony kept in touch all the way through with Abbie's progress and was flexible with lessons when circumstances changed. Abbie was extremely relaxed & at ease being taught by Tony. All in all a very professional instructor and a genuinely nice guy.
Thanks so much for your lovely review! Absolutely delighted for Abbie
Fantastic experience: I'd highly recommend Tony to anyone that is wanting to learn to drive. I passed first time and was confident due to Tony teaching me every single thing I needed to know. I assure anyone that learns with Tony will be very happy and will certainly be ready when it's test time. He's extremely friendly, makes you feel at ease, and is genuinely just a very nice person to be around. Anything that you are unsure of when driving he goes through it with you until you feel comfortable. Excellent driving instructor, one of the best in the business. Thanks mate for getting me through my test.
Absolutely overwhelmed! Luke it was my absolute pleasure and I'm still buzzing for you ☺️ You were a great student and made my job easy! Well done from a Super Proud instructor
Fantastic experience: My Son has just passed his driving test first time, with Tony as his driving instructor. As a parent I was highly impressed with Tony's professionalism. He was always available to offer his support, and took a genuine interest in my Sons progress. If you are looking for an instructer who is going to teach your child to be a safe and considerate driver I would highly recommend Tony.
Thanks so much for taking the time out to review me! Absolutely delighted for Luke and this is just the start of good things for a bright young man An absolute privelage to be his instructor Thanks again for choosing Chester le Street Driver Training
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Tony Milner from Chester le Street Driver Training 100%! He really does provide a 5 Star Service. He will do everything in his power to get people through their test as fast and safe as possible and makes you feel so comfortable and at ease within the first 5 minutes of meeting him! I passed my test with one minor and I truly couldn’t have done it without him!⭐️⭐️
Thanks for your lovely review ☺️ It's very much appreciated Couldn't be happier for you and I'm delighted I was given the opportunity to help. Happy Safe Driving Ash
Fantastic experience: Well impressed with communication with my partner in progress of any changes to being allowed to take up new lessons for when the rules changes, keep up the good work.
Thanks for your kind review! Can be very difficult especially during uncertain times like now but I'll always strive to do my best. Any further queries please don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll do my best to answer them for you Very much appreciated you've taken the time to post Many thanks Tony
Fantastic experience: When I first started learning with Tony I’d never been behind the wheel of a car before. From day one he was very instructive and patient, we struck up a good teacher-student relationship quickly. Tony was flexible and always worked around what was best for me whilst ensuring that I got plenty of time behind the wheel. He is absolutely the reason that I passed my test first time as he knew exactly what I was good at and always gave fair and honest criticism. I would 100% recommended Tony as an instructor to anyone wanting to learn how to drive.
Still absolutely buzzing for you Reece! Thanks so much for your kind words. Not everyone gets onto my ZERO minors wall of fame but you did and well deserved! Happy Safe driving and remember I'm always on hand for advice. You'll go far in life I'm certain of that
Fantastic experience: We were recommended Tony by a friend of ours who had passed first time. We are slightly out of Tony’s usual area but he was happy to accommodate Reece and once he had space (he’s usually got a waiting list) he was picking him up from school or home. Tony is fantastic, I didn’t have a clue how the whole thing worked and he was at the end of the phone advising and offering words of support. Reece thrived with him and was a confident driver before we knew it. Theory test smashed first time round and then working towards his test! Then Lockdown happened and 2 tests rescheduled and he had to rely on us to take him out. Thankfully Tony was again texting regularly to ask how he was and offering advice, answering my questions and reassuring me. As soon as Reece could get back on the road his test was booked and Tony has worked so hard with him to get him there putting a strict plan in place so he could concentrate on him. And today.... a first time pass and not 1 minor. Tony is not only a great instructor but a great support to parents like me who didn’t have a clue!!! If your unsure whether he’s the instructor for you... don’t be... he’s the best there is. See you in 2 yrs Tony.
Thanks for your lovely kind words! I can honestly say Reece was an absolute pleasure on lessons and always listened and wanted to learn. Today was just the icing on the cake with a cherry on top! I'm so happy for you all ☺️ Thanks again
Fantastic experience: I have recently passed my driving test first time. I am so pleased I chose Tony as my driving instructor. I found him very professional and knowledgable, explaining things in an understandable way. He was patient, calm and very supportive and I felt really at ease with him. I would certainly recommend Tony to anyone who wants to learn to drive.
Thanks for your kind words Luke! Absolutely delighted for you ☺️ Enjoy your new found freedom and stay safe out there
Fantastic experience: well where do I start .... I looked at a few different driving instructors and read over the reviews and was really impressed by Tony's there where all pretty amazing, so I decided to message him and see if he could fit me in he was on holiday at the time but still messaged back got me booked in hes had been amazing we had a laugh hes is an excellent instructor teaches the best possible skills and the experience is outstanding and I excelled pretty fast 7 months of driving 4 months later after lockdown i passed my test with tony we finally finished what we started all thanks to him. hes the best you can get really pay for what you get, definitely worth waiting for. thanks for getting me my full UK licence I'll miss our banter and silly things like mints & masks wish you all the best for the future for you and your family, I'll see you around on the roads.
Thanks for your kind words April Happy Safe Driving
Fantastic experience: If you’re looking to learn how to drive with a 10/10 instructor, you’ve got to go with my Dad!! I’ll admit I haven’t been the easiest student to teach and have definitely found driving difficult, but with his patience and support I managed to pass first time today with only 3 minors which I didn’t think I could ever achieve. He encouraged me and really helped me gain confidence when I was starting to doubt myself. My Dad is extremely good at what he does, he is professional and makes sure you’re 100% prepared for your test so you know exactly what to expect. The amount of information/tips/advice he has to offer is amazing and really is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to driving and knowing what is needed to pass a test. Would recommend to absolutely anyone who wants to pass because he really will get you through it! Thanks again Dad. You’re the best! ❤️
Thanks for your lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic experience could ask for a better instructor. Always always on time with communication and with the lessons Never thought I could pass but from day one I was given the upmost confidence and managed to pass first time all thanks to chester le street driver training Wonderful experience thanks again
Thanks for your lovely review!
Fantastic experience: Tony excels as a teacher. His compassion and cool head make for a perfect tutor in the often stressful environment of learning to drive. Tony is not motivated by money and genuinely cares about making you safe on the road. I am lucky to have found such a capable honest and talented man to guide me
Thanks for your kind words Dan! Happy Safe Driving and good luck with everything. Always here for advice too
Fantastic experience: I had been with multiple instructors before Tony and not one of them were as good and professional and Tony. He made me feel comfortable when I was under stress in his car and taught me quickly and thoroughly. I'd recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive.
Thanks Matthew Really appreciate your review! Happy Safe Driving and remember I'm always here for advice
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with Tony. Professional, friendly and overall great instructor. I found Chester le Street Driver Training through their website, which stood out to me above others as someone who cares about what they're doing. Throughout my lessons, Tony was honest and delivered lessons in an understandable way. From my first lesson I wanted independence and was able to take the driver's seat in how I learned (pardon the pun). If you'd wish to learn to be a safe competent driver, without a doubt it would have to be Tony and Chester le Street Driver Training.
Thanks Ellis Really appreciate your kind words! Happy Safe Driving and remember I'm always here for advice too
Fantastic experience: Made learning to drive super easy and was really flexible around a really unhelpful school schedule. Tony is really easy to talk to and it's safe to say I enjoyed every single lesson. When the test day came around I felt properly prepared and nothing on the test took me off guard. I felt comfortable recommending Tony to a friend and would advise anyone looking to learn how to drive to do the same. :) (First time pass).
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Fantastic experience: From the first phone call of enquiry with Tony I knew he was the one for us. Not many people have the skill to teach. Tony nurtured Ross from day one, building his confidence up. An excellent pupil/teacher relationship was born. And the results speak volumes. As a parent, Tonys support and guidance through this experience has been top notch. Even at strange hours of the day with my stressful texts, responding quickly with solutions. Can't thank you enough and ready to repeat the whole procedure with my daughter in March 2020. Simply the best driver training company in the North East x
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Fantastic experience: After hardly driving for 3 years since passing my test, I got in touch with Tony for lessons to help regain my confidence driving. Tony is incredibly friendly and professional and I felt at ease straight away. After 5 hours of lessons I was much more confident, and Tony was very honest in telling me that he did not think I required any more lessons, rather than letting me unnecessarily pay for more. Could not recommend him enough and I wish I had took lessons with Tony when I was a learner driver.
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Fantastic experience: Tony really is a great teacher, makes what can be a scary experience seem easy and stress- free! Would absolutely recommend learning with him
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Fantastic experience: I recommend Chester Le Street Driver Training very highly. Tony was recommended to me by a friend who’s son had passed with lessons from him. She said he went the extra mile, was dedicated, friendly and looked after his students. This is exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t want a faceless company who just wanted to take my money, I wanted a person who I could contact at anytime of the day who would offer a bespoke service and most importantly get my daughter through her test first time. I first contacted Tony with less than a week until my daughters 17th birthday. He accommodated my short notice request, designed a fabulous voucher for my her and picked her up on her birthday. From the first lesson he taught her the basic principles, not throwing her in at the deep end, but ensuring that she was a safe and careful driver who understood the car and the rules of the road. The first five hours were at a great discount for only £99 and after that I bought more block bookings as I could see my daughters confidence improve day by day....and the prices were great value for money. Tony always went the extra mile ensuring that she knew the areas the examiners test and the top tips for maneuvering that are tested on the big day. I regularly texted Tony asking questions about certain roads and scenarios that she might come up against in her test. He would answer within minutes.....at any time of the day! The real proof in the pudding was when my daughter smashed her first driving test after just 5 weeks of learning how to drive! I can’t thank Tony enough for everything he has done. Learning to drive is about more than just techniques and parallel parking, it’s about going the extra mile, fine tuning what the student needs, building their confidence and being at the other end of a text when she needed advice. Can’t thank him enough and recommend him for every learner driver! First time pass after just 5 weeks, safe, confident with her independence....Chester Le Street Driver Training is the company to go for. Tony thank you once again. You’ve made this girls dreams come true
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Fantastic experience: i would highly recommend picking tony as your driving instructor, he is amazing. passed my second test today because of all the skills and knowledge tony give me. having lessons wasnt easy for me with having a stutter but tony seen beyond that, he is well equipped and has the best patience for any student. couldnt say anything bad about him, amazing driving instructor ☺
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Fantastic experience: Could not recommend Tony highly enough! Tony is kind, encouraging, enthusiastic, supportive and a great laugh. He brings all of this to his teaching as well as professionalism, patience and a great understanding of the challenges of learning to drive. I felt calm and comfortable from the moment I got in the car with Tony and that continued throughout - even after the tricky ‘learning moments’ that learning to drive can bring. Tony was absolutely dedicated to our lessons and went above and beyond to keep me on track. He is a true gentleman with such integrity and I enjoyed every one of our lessons together. My foundations for driving are so sound due to all of his hard work and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to start my driving journey with him! Thank you Tony!
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Fantastic experience: After passing my driving test today, I am very happy I chose to learn with Tony. His instructing was excellent as well as being professional, approachable, in-depth and patient with the inevitable mistakes learning to drive brings. Lessons were well paced and confidence was built correctly for the test. Highly recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Tony was the best instructor imaginable helping me pass my driving test first time. His method of teaching is extremely effective allowing driving students to feel as though they are in control of their lessons after they have been taught the basics. He is also really understanding of different people’s capabilities and will never push a student too far while simultaneously being able to encourage a student to perform to their highest potential. Overall a great instructor who I would strongly recommend for anyone looking to pass their driving test.
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Fantastic experience: I passed first time thanks to Tony. He was always helpful and made every lesson useful and enjoyable. He was flexible, affordable and the best you could ask for. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive.
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Fantastic experience: After a year of learning to drive with a previous instructor, I contacted Tony in April and it has been the best decision I have made. For the first time I actually began to enjoy driving and looked forward to the lessons. My confidence is not the best and I struggle under pressure but thanks to Tony's brilliant teaching technique, professionalism and friendliness he had me passed within two months and also first time! I'd highly recommend him- great instructor and top bloke! Thanks for everything Tony.
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Fantastic experience: I learnt to drive with Tony and all I can say is, he is fantastic instructor, he put me at ease as soon after a couple of minutes in the car helping me be able to learn and not worry. He has the patience of a saint, and with hard work you will pass your test with flying colours. Tony makes your lessons fun and enjoyable, if your looking for a driving instructor look no further.
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Fantastic experience: In November, I decided to contact Tony to organise some lessons, I can quite honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The kindness and professionalism Tony showed was commendable. Im struggling to put this into words as I enjoyed the lessons so much. I genuinely couldn’t wait to get out on the road with Tony, and to top everything off, because of Tony’s guidance I’m able to say that I not only passed my test first time, but passed without a single minor fault. Tony is as good as it gets and I also made a friend. Cheers Tony
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Fantastic experience: A true professional, a truly nice guy with masses of integrity, can't thank Tony enough. My son George has been learning to drive with Tony and has just passed his test. I'm not sure who looked the most delighted when they returned from the test centre, George or Tony! And this dedication , professionalism and teaching ability to inspire others have been the measure of Tony and George's journey from the first lesson to the last. I would recommend Tony without reservation and if, like I had been , you are reading reviews from other sites to make your mind up too, then I would wholeheartedly recommend Tony without bias. He's been fabulous. Tony taught my son the skills to drive at a good pace to embed good habits and used his judgement to enable George to progress without putting any pressure on him or being judgemental. My son enjoyed his lessons and built up a good rapport with Tony and think he will genuinely miss him. Definitely his confidence has come on leaps and bounds too as Tony treated him with respect and listened to him. From reading other reviews and drawing on our experience Tony has been an inspiration to George and loads of other people and we couldn't have asked for more. Tony's commitment to getting George through his test was over and beyond anything I expected and he was there for George every step of the way . Some people are born to teach and Tony I think is one of those people. He is truly dedicated to his pupils I think and has excellent communication skills. He has a calm manner and doesn't get flustered , in, let's face it, a "trying " job. Tony has kept me in the loop at all times which I hadn't expected and it seemed like George was our shared interest and not just a client which was nice as everthing is so impersonal these days. Tony has said that he likes to treat others as he likes to be treated himself and he certainly put this into practise with George. Anything you need to know about the the theory test etc and Tony is a font of all knowledge, especially to all of us who took our tests some time ago. She coughs ! A safe pair of hands, a lovely bloke with excellent people skills who thoroughly knows his stuff and won't let you down. I can't say more other than a massive thank you. Good luck with your business and what a legacy Tony if all the new drivers of Chester are driving safely thanks to you.
Wow! Thanks so much for this lovely review. Means the world! I'm absolutely overwhelmed. On a serious note though it was my absolute pleasure helping George learn to drive. He was a top student and always eager to learn and not scared of putting in the hard work. George got his just rewards and seeing his face when passing was more than enough of a reward for me. Thanks again ☺️
Fantastic experience: Tony was an amazing instructor he made me feel comfortable in the car since day one. He is such a lovely genuine person, he made my driving experience fun and enjoyable from the start can’t recommend him enough to anyone who wants to learn to drive! By the end of my experience not only have I learned to drive but I have made a good friend. Thanks Tony for all your hard work!
Thanks so much George! Lovely kind words. Happy safe driving and remember I'm always here for advice! ☺️
Fantastic experience: Tony is a fabulous instructor - patient, flexible and kind in his approach. This was really important to me, as I am not the most confident driver. Although I wasn't able to take my test under his instruction, I am certain that the skills he has taught me will ensure that I pass quickly. I would highly recommend Tony to anyone - his methods of teaching allow you to learn all you need to know quickly but thoroughly!
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Fantastic experience: I started learning to drive with Tony before he was independent, and found that he was such a great instructor that I had to stay with him - can’t recommend him enough, he’s got the patience of a saint, is understanding with students and has all round great banter so if anyone’s looking for an instructor in the CLS area he’s the guy to go to! Cheers Tony for the pass!
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Fantastic experience: Tony was an excellent instructor, he made me feel calm and comfortable in the car. He was very flexible with my busy schedule and was great with communicating. He made learning to drive fun and enjoyable. I can't recommend Tony enough if you want to pass quickly and with no stress.
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Fantastic experience: Tony is simply a terrific teacher. Sign on with him, and you'll be amazed how he increases your confidence. Very knowledgeable and sensitive to particular student needs. Passed on my first try thanks to Tony.
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Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, friendly and patient! Passed with only 2 minors first time!
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Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor! I throughly enjoyed my lessons with Tony as he’s such a friendly and understanding person and knows exactly how to put any nerves at ease. Couldn’t reccomend learning with Tony enough!!
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Fantastic experience: Tony is a brilliant instructor he is calm and pacient he realy helped me overcome my nerves I would highly recommend.
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Fantastic experience: Just wanted to say that even though I wasn't able to take lessons with you because you do not cover my area, your customer service has been the best so far. I've messaged a few instructors in regards to taking back up my lessons and you have been the only one has told me if I have any queries about anything at all to just ask you (which I wound up taking you up on) and even offered to search about and help me look for a good instructor, with most the others I felt less like a paying customer and more like a pest������. Genuine and reliable would have been chuffed to have you as an instructor.
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Fantastic experience: Amazing driving instructor. Passed my test with 2 minors after aprox 20 2 hour lessons without any previous experience. Tony is amazing, very knowledgable and disciplined. Ads he says, you’ll get a skill for life!
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Fantastic experience: Top instructor will get you through your test first time, definitely recommend
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Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant instructor, great advice, so much time and patience for his students, couldn’t have asked for better. I started learning at the end of March and by the end of July I had passed my test first time and I had the car I had been dreaming about. Couldn’t recommend more.
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor and mentor, learnt so much and could not recommend more!
Fantastic experience: Tony was a great teacher, easy going and really caring
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