
J Charlwood Automatic Driving School

Information about J Charlwood Automatic Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
I am an Approved Driving Instructor franchised with BSM providing automatic driving lessons for new drivers. I also give lessons to full license holders who would like to improve or update their skills, drive in a more fuel efficient manner, gain confidence on the road and motorways.
To book lessons, go to the BSM website, enter your postcode, choose the type of lesson, select my name and choose the date and time that suits you best.
Alternatively contact me directly and I can set up an account for you.
Thanks John
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about J Charlwood Automatic Driving School:
J Charlwood Automatic Driving School is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction, allowing students to pass their driving tests with confidence. With a focus on creating a calm and supportive environment, John, the instructor, is highlighted for his:
- Patient and understanding approach towards all learners, including those who may feel anxious.
- In-depth knowledge of local areas, ensuring effective navigation and situational awareness.
- Personalized feedback and techniques that cater to each student's needs, significantly enhancing their driving skills.
- High pass rates, with many students successfully passing their tests on the first attempt, often with minimal faults.
- Flexible booking options that accommodate students' schedules, making the learning experience more convenient.
Students have described their experiences as enjoyable and rewarding, often expressing gratitude for John's calm demeanor and proficiency. Additionally, many have noted the comprehensive feedback that is provided, which aids in their preparation for the driving test.
While the overwhelming response is positive, it is important to acknowledge that a few students mentioned the need for more tailored lesson plans in certain situations. Nevertheless, the majority agree that John's expertise and friendly nature make him an excellent choice for anyone looking to learn to drive.
Overall, J Charlwood Automatic Driving School stands out as a top choice for aspiring drivers, ensuring a supportive journey towards obtaining a driver's license.
J Charlwood Automatic Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Passed my test first time today. John has been a brilliant instructor, was patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Would defiantly recommend for anyone who’s looking to start driving.
Fantastic experience: John gives useful feedbacks and driving techniques. He has great knowledge of Farnborough area. Very patient with anxious leaner. I passed driving test at the first attempt.
Thank you Annie
Fantastic experience: John has helped me passing my driving test with 2 minors. He is very patient, calm and encouraging, I would recommend him if you are looking for instructors!
Thanks Suzie
Fantastic experience: Jon is a very helpful teacher for people learning how to drive. He has helped me over the last year to pass my test, allowing me to drive in a more safe and composed manner. Highly recommended
Thanks Dylan.
Fantastic experience: Would recommend John to anyone, he is an amazing instructor and really friendly. He got me to pass first time! His car is really nice and easy to use, especially for the test.
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with John, he clearly identified areas I needed to work on and I felt confident when being instructed by him. I found him to be calm and patient, and would recommend him for any first time drivers.
Many thanks Freya
Fantastic experience: Very good, patient instructor, with his help I achieved passing my test first time with only one minor, highly recommend.
Thanks Brooke
Fantastic experience: John was kind understanding and very helpful and knowledgeable every question I asked he knew the answer would highly recommend (passed first time )
Fantastic experience: My son had a great experience with John, who provided excellent instruction and useful feedback each lesson. He also did mock tests providing written feedback. Booking was easy and John was really helpful in accommodating changes including booking time out to support the practical driving test itself. The result was a pass first time with just two minor faults. Highly recommended!
Thank you Rebekah
Fantastic experience: During all my driving lessons John was very friendly, patient and positive with me. He made me feel at ease and comfortable when I felt anxious driving. I would 100% recommend John.
Thanks Caitlin
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test with no faults with John's excellent teaching. He is always very calm and professional ensuring that you know exactly what is needed to be a safe, confident and independent driver not just for test but for everyday driving. I could not recommend more !!!
Thanks Amelia, much appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Amazing! i came to him with only a few weeks until my lesson, and barely any experience. i managed to pass first time and with 4 minors. couldn’t of done it without him
Many thanks Annalise
Fantastic experience: Really good driving instructor, provided lots of knowledge and honestly really enjoyed the lessons, which were great. John’s a very nice guy, and had a great experience learning from him. Highly recommend anyone looking to learn to drive
Thanks Daniel, happy driving!
Fantastic experience: Good Instructor! Passed first time.
Fantastic experience: When it comes to driving instructors there’s no need to look further than John. He is an incredible instructor, who is friendly and extremely patient, which is exactly what learner drivers need. I found that I was able to drive competently within only a few lessons thanks to johns straight forward, yet relaxed approach to the lessons, where I felt I was able to make mistakes comfortably and consequently learn so much quicker. As well as this, when it come to finding and booking test dates and cancellations, John was amazingly flexible and was able to cater for my last minute cancellation booking in Portsmouth! This should say enough about how excellent and reliable his service is and that I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor whilst learning to drive.
Thanks Jayden for the nice review, appreciate it.
Fantastic experience: John is one great driving instructor. He helped me pass my test FIRST TIME and I couldn’t thank him more for doing what he does best. I would 100% recommend having him as a driving instructor.
Thanks Max
Fantastic experience: Exceptional Driving instructor! Very patient and supportive and possesses in-depth knowledge of the rules of the road and regulations. Always put safety first and instilled a strong sense of responsibility in me, emphasising the importance of anticipating hazards and always following safety protocols. Would highly recommend him to anyone starting out, as along with his driving expertise he’s also a top guy who makes you feel comfortable from the get go!
Thanks Joe
Fantastic experience: My lessons with John were amazing, he is a great instructor and my first time pass (with zero faults) is all down to him!!!! Thanks so much John !!
Thank you Rayan
Fantastic experience: John is an amazing driving instructor who was always polite, organised and on time for all of my lessons. He also created a very calm atmosphere during lessons that allowed me to feel comfortable and confident whilst driving. In addition to this, John was very effective at communication during lessons with feedback, as well as outside of lessons with any changes to my lesson times.
Thank you George.
Fantastic experience: John has been an amazing driving instructor and I recommend him as your instructor to anybody learning to drive! He is really patient, explains things clearly and is accommodating to what you would like to practise. He allowed me to practise with him in my own car to prepare for my test which was incredibly useful and I felt as prepared as possible for my driving test, as we had done various mock tests and there was nothing on it that we hadn’t covered. Thank you John
Thanks Elysia
Fantastic experience: John was a very patient instructor with my son, Harrison, and he passed on his first practical test! This was due to the exceptional training received from John. We would not hesitate to recommend John to any other learner drivers.
Thanks Tris
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor, calm and patience throughout got me through till the end , highly recommended!!
Thanks Brad
Fantastic experience: With John's help I passed my test two days ago with no faults at all, something that I never thought was possible. John was a great teacher; very patient and explained everything clearly. I felt very at ease during our lessons and from the first lesson I knew I made the right choice picking him as my instructor; I really couldn't recommend him enough. To John, thank you so much for your help, I am so happy and grateful for your guidance. All the best!
Thank you Nat
Fantastic experience: Great instructor - taught me everything I needed to know for my driving test which led me to passing on my first try, 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to learn to drive.
Many thanks Joe
Fantastic experience: John is a great driving instructor! Super professional and patient, always informative when answering my many questions! Always straight to the point and got to driving straight away from the get go, unlike other instructors who mess about. Highly recommend.
Thank you Keira
Fantastic experience: John was a superb instructor! very patient and explained things very well. Had very good techniques for tackling tricky manoeuvres.
Thanks Nicole, happy driving!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic driving instructor, guided me to pass on my first go with confidence! John has a really clear and patient teaching style, I cannot reccomend highly enough!!
Thanks Pete
Fantastic experience: Thank you John, always helped with any problems I had, plus lessons were amazing and well planned. Always listened and managed to help me pass with 0 faults!
Thanks Will
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for a driving instructor. He is patient, considerate and thanks to him I managed to pass first time!
Thank you Sadie.
Fantastic experience: Passed first time, great instructor, highly recommend.
Thanks Heather
Fantastic experience: John is an excellent instructor. He is patient, kind, made me feel very comfortable in his lessons and has such a great attitude to driving instruction. I passed today with John and I plan to continue with him for additional lessons. Would highly recommend!
Thanks Josh much a appreciated.
Fantastic experience: Very effective and patient driving instructor. Took me from my first lesson all the way to passing driving test first time. Highly recommend!
Thank you Joseph
Fantastic experience: John is amazing driving instructor, help me get test ready and works to your needs witch is amazing thanks to John I passed my test today
Fantastic experience: I passed first time with John. I really enjoyed all my lessons with him! He was kind, patient and made me feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend him as a driving instructor.
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