Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

Compound A, Riverside Rd, SR5 3JG, Sunderland

Sunderland LGV Driver Training is a family owned and operated business that was founded in 2011. Since then, we have taught and passed thousands of successful and safe drivers.

The founder and first instructor, David Crouch, has over 25 years experience in driving and training others to drive LGVs and HGVs. Since then David has built a fantastic team of experienced and supportive instructors to guarantee customers the best training and highest pass rates in the North East, making it the most successful training centre in the region!

We realise that LGV/HGV licences aren’t just about passing tests but opening up fantastic new career opportunities for our customers.

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8h-17h
  • tuesday: 8h-17h
  • wednesday: 8h-17h
  • thursday: 8h-17h
  • friday: 8h-15h
  • saturday: 9h-12h

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Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd:

Top-Rated LGV and PCV Training in the North East

Sunderland LGV Driver Training has established itself as a premier driving school in the North East of England, specializing in professional licenses for light and heavy goods vehicles, buses, and car and trailer combinations. As a family-run business operating since 2011, they have built a reputation for high pass rates and exceptional customer service, training thousands of students and servicing prestigious organizations such as the North East Ambulance Service and The Red Cross.

Expert Instructors and High Success Rates

The school is consistently praised by students for its patient, knowledgeable, and supportive instructors. Reviews highlight a relaxed and encouraging teaching style that helps build confidence behind the wheel, with many students noting they passed their tests on the first attempt. The team is described as professional yet approachable, creating a welcoming environment that puts nervous learners at ease.

  • Highly rated instructors known for patience and clear guidance.
  • Significant number of students passing their exams on the first try.
  • Supportive atmosphere that reduces test-day anxiety.

Comprehensive Course Offerings

Sunderland LGV offers a wide range of training categories to suit various career goals, including B+E, C1, C, C+E, D1, D, and D1+E. They also provide CPC training and intensive courses that can be tailored to fit busy schedules, whether spread over evenings and weekends or condensed into a week-long program. The school handles administrative tasks such as organizing medicals and test bookings, streamlining the process for the student.

  • Training for LGV categories: C1, C, C+E, and D1/D/PCV.
  • Flexible scheduling options, including intensive and part-time courses.
  • Inclusive CPC training and assistance with test logistics.

Quality Vehicles and Facilities

Students appreciate the top-of-the-line fleet of learner vehicles, which includes modern coaches and HGVs like Volvo and Scania models. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, with easy access and parking. Training takes place on a variety of road types, from city centers to busy major roads, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world driving conditions.

Friendly Administration and Personal Touch

Beyond the driving lessons, the administrative team is frequently commended for being friendly, efficient, and helpful. From the initial phone call to the final test, students report that the staff go the extra mile to ensure a smooth experience. The family-run nature of the business means clients often feel like part of the team, with personalized attention and genuine care for their success.

Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd: Reviews

4.9/5 (77 Reviews)

The most recent reviews on Google

Ashley Anderson Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Finally took the plunge after having minibus’s for over 20 years and decided to go for my D1 license with Sunderland LGV Driver Training from my first phone call with the lovely Donna in reception who explained everything and answered every question I needed to know she gave me the confidence to book. I had a lovely patient trainer called David ( Boss’s son ) I was nervous at first but he explained everything yet again and reminded me I CAN DRIVE. So off we went the instructions were clear the route’s were good but busy at times which gave me more experience and confidence which I lacked in dealing with traffic around me. I would recommend anyone who needs training in almost any category to use these guy’s the whole team is amazing and I want to thank you all for my experience oops near forgot to add and getting me my D1 license first time

Stu Smailes Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely buzzing, I passed my class 2 today with Sunderland lgv, huge thanks to Dave Crouch jnr and the team for the guidance, support and professionalism over the past week. Couldn't recommend them highly enough

Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd
Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

Well done Stu what a way to end the year.

david cowell Published on Google 1 year ago

Negative experience: Unfortunately tried to change my course in life after being made redundant and paid LGV £1500 to start my hgv Unfortunately after paying money I still had to apply for my provisional licence to driver class 1 this never happened through very unbelievable circumstances which I explained to lgv and understandably ask for a refund ( not expecting full) after all I had only did a medical which they arranged which after I had to pay for a eye test costing £45. I was given access to training videos and test videos which you can pay for your self not costing anywhere near £1500. So I spoke to lgv over the phone and was told we only have a 14 day refund policy(when dealing with dvla )but was told that they would put my case forward and hope the director would understand unfortunately I received not a phone call but an email which was very short and sweet saying you sign the contract your getting nothing back which to me makes me feel robbed there is no way LGV can justify £1500 for what I have received bad business Re:your response point 1 regarding communication your system may show only communication on these dates but not all communication was through email as it was more realistic and easier to communicate via phone to explain the situation. Point 2 you state it took me 7 months to get a response from the DVLA does that not prove that a 14 day refund policy is not realistic Point 3 you have stated on a public forum that I have personal issues that you have no evidence of which to me is more slanderous than anything I have in my review Point 4 as per asking for a refund I asked as I don't think in any circumstance does £1500 pay for anything I have received yourselves

Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd
Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

Hi David, Having looked through our system we can see that you signed your agreement with us on 2nd April 2024. We tried to contact you continuously but had no reply from you until 15th May 2024 where you explained your doctor hadn't sent a letter to the DVL for you to be able to start your course with us. Eventually on the 19th November almost 7 months after originally signing our terms of services and multiple emails, you made us aware that the DVLA sent you a letter of rejection stating you did no meet the required medial standards for driving due to some personal issues you have that we will not make public, however, they would not allow you to be behind the wheel of a vehicle. This is also the reason you have asked for a refund and at no point during the last 7 months did you make us aware that you had been made redundant, which we are obviously sorry to hear. This review is completely misleading and quite slanderous, please consider removing this false review before we explore our legal options. We understand your frustration but we can not be held responsible for personal issues. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us directly. Kind Regards Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

josh graham Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my class 1 with these today and couldn’t rate the experience high enough. Can honestly say I enjoyed my self.

SCOTT LACY Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: well recommend, very helpful lads dave and david give you training at a ease

Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd
Sunderland LGV Driver Training Ltd

Thank you Scott was a pleasure to have you back.

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