
1st 4 Auto

Information about 1st 4 Auto
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-13h
- monday: 8h-18h
- tuesday: 8h-18h
- wednesday: 8h-18h
- thursday: 8h-18h
- friday: 8h-18h
- saturday: 8h-13h
1st 4 Auto provides automatic driving lessons and has over 25 years of experience working in the Havant and surrounding areas. The instructors are friendly, reliable and very patient and have helped hundreds of local learners gain their driving license. They can cover the Portsmouth, Emsworth, Havant, Cosham, Waterlooville and neighbouring areas.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about 1st 4 Auto:
1st 4 Auto is a highly recommended driving school in the United Kingdom, known for its excellent instruction and patient approach. With Phil as the primary driving instructor, many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, often with minimal errors. Here are some highlights from user reviews:
- Phil creates a calm and comfortable environment for learning, which helps to relieve the anxiety of new drivers.
- Students have praised Phil for his patience and thoroughness, ensuring that they understand not only how to pass the test but also how to be safe drivers.
- The experience and teaching skills of Phil are frequently mentioned, with many stating he tailors lessons to suit individual needs, making driving lessons enjoyable.
- Multiple reviews highlight how Phil believes in his students, helping them to build confidence on the road, which is especially beneficial for those with prior driving anxiety.
- The school boasts a high success rate, with many students passing their driving tests after only a few lessons.
While feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, some learners expressed initial nervousness before their lessons. However, under Phil's guidance, they were able to overcome these fears and succeed. Overall, 1st 4 Auto stands out as a top choice for anyone looking to learn how to drive safely and confidently.
1st 4 Auto: Reviews
Fantastic experience: With phils help passed first time, couldn't get a better instructor, cheers mate.
Fantastic experience: Phil was a great driving instructor who was very patient but also thorough, making sure that I properly understood how to pass my test and be a safe driver! I passed first try with only one minor thanks to Phil!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant experience with my instructor phill he was so patient with me and explained on anything I was unsure of on lessons he was always calm with me. I would highly recommend phill for anyone Thanks phill fot helping me get there!
Fantastic experience: I had never before been in the driver's seat and handle the steering wheel to control it. My first driving lesson, I was so nervous. because I didn't know anything about cars yet. But with Phil’s enthusiastic and thoughtful teaching I’ve improved and driven better every class. And on the first day of this week I passed my driving test with the first ever with just two minor bugs. Thank you so much Phil.
Fantastic experience: Phil is an excellent driving instructor. He is calm, patient, and friendly. I would without a doubt recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive. Phil I would like to say thank you for putting up with me, and I am grateful for your guidance and support in helping me to pass my driving test today.
Fantastic experience: What can I say.... I came to Phil for driving lessons ,a absolute nervous wreck and a massive over thinker I never thought I would ever get past my fear of driving ....but here I am with the help of phil ,I passed my driving test yesterday with 0 minors and it's all thanks to him ...he believed in me more than I ever believed in myself and I cannot thank him enough 10/10
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time with phil. I can highly recommend Phil as an excellent teacher, who gives you the skills you need to be a safe driver for life. Phil encourages you to build your road confidence and put me at ease. He is friendly and creates a comfortable environment to learn in. I couldn’t recommend him enough :) thanks so much
Fantastic experience: As someone who has failed 2 tests with other driving companies, to then go and pass with Phil first time says it all. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor. He is a great instructor who is calm and patient. Thank you Phil.
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor Very patient and thankyou for putting up with me! Passed 1st time with 4 minors Would 100% recommend Thanks again Phil
Well done Jodie, you were a pleasure to teach and the 4 minors you got in your test show what great a driver you have become. Couldn't be more pleased for you. Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: I’m just today pass my test ,first time .i just want to say big Thank you for my driving instructor Phil .You are amazing teacher who helped me overcome my fears .Thank you so much
Am so pleased for you Emir on your first time pass, the examiner thought you were a natural and I couldn't agree more. Well done and safe driving!
Fantastic experience: Brill teacher, thankyou Phil for putting up with me! Happy to have passed with you
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Phil. Second time around learning to drive and he was patient, calm, knowledgeable and really helped me understand the road. 100% recommend for anyone especially if you may have nerves or anxiety. Thank you so much for teaching me so I was able to pass my test on the 1st time round. Thanks!
Fantastic experience: Doing lessons with Phil now excellent instructor and wants to make sure you’re full prepared to pass your test the first time would recommend Update: passed my test first try very good instructor would recommend to anyone!
Fantastic experience: Great instructor. Passed first time with only 1 minor. Very patient and he uses a good mix of driving locations to get you used to the roads.
Fantastic experience: Phil was a patient and brilliant driving instructor, I was nervous when I first started to learn but he helped put me at ease and I passed first time, couldn’t recommend phil enough !!
Fantastic experience: Excellent instructor. Punctual, patient and informative. Would 100% reccomend!
Fantastic experience: Phil was an amazing driving instructor who helped me pass 1st time with only 1 minor! Super helpful and patient whilst teaching!
Fantastic experience: As an older learner I had a lot of Anxiety when it came to learning, Luckily my Instructor Phil took thier time with me at the start of my lessons and pushed me at the end of my lessons. Passed first time!
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor. Patient, kind, understanding and always punctual.
Fantastic experience: Phil is an amazing driving instructor, patient, calm and encouraging. I passed my test due to Phil’s expert teaching. I would highly recommend 1st 4 auto!
Fantastic experience: Phil is a patient, calm and motivating driving instructor! He isn’t afraid to take the time to break things down if you get stuck in a rut. Managing to pass first time with only 1 minor was a great achievement for me and I have him to thank for all of his time and effort!
Fantastic experience: A truly excellent way for your children to learn to drive. Both of my 2 children passed first time with this independent and highly knowledgeable instructor, in a calm and safe environment. I would highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driving teacher! The experience he has is shown in every aspect of his lessons. You will keep the driving values he instills for years to come.
Fantastic experience: I am currently learning to drive with Phil and I find him to be a brilliant teacher. He is calm, kind and patient and very knowledgeable during lessons. I have really grown in confidence on the road. Thanks Phil.
Fantastic experience: Phil was a cracking instructor, I started out dead nervous and had zero confidence on the road, wasn’t long before that all changed. Taught me everything I needed to know for my test as well as just general good practices for once I’d passed.
Fantastic experience: Phil is a brilliant instructor who helped me pass my test and taught me to be a safe and confident driver. He’s calm, patient and made me feel at ease. Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you Phil
Fantastic experience: Phil taught me and got me through my 1st driving test made me feel very comfortable would recommend to all ages as he is now teaching my daughter x
Fantastic experience: I passed my test first time after only a few months of lessons with Phil ( I did have driving experience in a manual years ago) he was calm every single time i had made a mistake, if i had forgotten how to do something he would give me a gentle reminder and talk me through it so I understood. He was always polite and chatty but also quiet when i needed to concentrate, his instructions were clear and in plenty of time. Highly recommend phil
Fantastic experience: Phil taught both my wife (a very anxious driver) and my daughter to drive, he was very patient and both passed first time. I would highly recommend 1st 4 Auto.
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