Totally Automatic Reviews 55

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As someone who decided to take up driving later on in life I was a little worried about getting behind the wheel . Turns out I had nothing to worry about . Paul ( my instructor ) was patient knowledge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked some refresher lessons as I've not drove for over 10yrs, Paul my instructor was very thorough, very polite, extremely professional, he builds your confidence and tells you how it is, whic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul is a fantastic driving instructor. He is calm, patient and reliable. He only wants the best for his pupils and goes the extra mile to support you to pass. He is very knowledgeable and explaine... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I reached out to Paul as I decided on automatic lessons due to being a really nervous person. Paul had plenty of patience on every lesson with me and always requested a high standard of driving. I fee... See more

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  1. Driving School

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We have been providing automatic driver training since 2013. All of our instructors are fully qualified, experienced DVSA approved automatic instructors who pride themselves on providing a relaxed stress-free learning environment to ensure that their pupils enjoy their learning experience and that they progress quickly using the latest adult teaching techniques. Our motto is “Driving for life” Everyone wants to make learning any new skill as easy as possible. Learning in a TOTALLY Automatic car really does take the stress out of modern-day driving.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class instructor

As someone who decided to take up driving later on in life I was a little worried about getting behind the wheel . Turns out I had nothing to worry about . Paul ( my instructor ) was patient knowledgeable and reliable . Always able to answer my questions and build up my confidence. When I was ready for my test I passed first time . Highly recommend 👍

March 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t recommend Paul enough!

I am a very anxious person and genuinely thought I would never get to the stage of being test standard due to my nerves. From my very first lesson, I was made to feel at ease. Paul was extremely understanding throughout my time of lessons especially as for a while I was heavily pregnant! I can’t thank Paul enough for being so reassuring and thorough in the way he teaches. 100% recommend learning to drive with Totally Automatic.

November 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended.

Many thanks to Paul, first class tuition, very knowledgeable, very patient and encouraging. I didn't think I was ready for the test but Paul showed some confidence in me and I sailed through, first time. Highly recommended.

September 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Paul

I’ve had the best experience of learning to drive with Paul as my instructor. He has been very thorough and knowledgeable throughout. I walked away from every lesson feeling more and more confident. If you’re looking for a reliable instructor - I couldn’t recommend Paul enough!!

July 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant instructor

Thank you Paul. Patient, knowledgeable and clear, everything a good driving instructor should be. Went into my test confident that I could pass and I did, thanks to you. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks again mate 👍 👍👍

February 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Passed my test 1st time this week thanks to Paul.
After putting off learning to drive for years I started with Paul earlier this year and he was amazing from start to finish.
He is really patient and has a lot of experience as an instructor and knows how to explain things in a clear and easy to understand way.
Its clear he is not just teaching you how to pass your test but how to be a safe and confident driver once you have passed.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Thanks Paul!!!

December 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul is such an amazing instructor

Paul is such an amazing instructor, he is so calm and patient with you and goes through everything with attention to detail.
Paul is reliable and trustworthy. Paul doesn't just show you the basics he teaches you how to drive to standard where you are not a learner driver.
Thank you Paul.

December 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul is absolutely brilliant

Paul is absolutely brilliant! It took me a while to get my adhd brain around driving he has always been calm and very professional also supportive working around different ways for me to understand i also preferred when I did things wrong as Paul would then explain to me were I was going wrong! passed today first time and I couldn’t thank him anymore I would never of been able to pass if it wasn’t for him thank you Paul!!

September 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend Paul enough since…

I couldn’t recommend Paul enough since moving from manual lessons to automatic he made the transmission very smooth and with me not being from the area he made sure I became familiar with places that would become important. Paul made sure that I knew what I was doing good at but what also I needed to improve on in a fair way. He helped me to improve on these and never made it uncomfortable when I made mistakes. If anyone is to take driving lessons I would highly recommend Paul as you will get to where you want to be in no time.

July 18, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Paul was so easy going and knowledgeable.
My first ever driving lesson was in my 30s with Paul just before Christmas and I passed first time today thanks to all his help.
So relaxing and easy to talk to, but isn't shy on letting you know where you need to improve which greatly helped.
Thanks Paul!

July 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul's teaching style is a true game-changer...

Paul's teaching style is a true game-changer for nervous drivers like myself. His calming demeanor and natural approach creates an environment of incredible calm and confidence behind the wheel. With Paul's guidance, I felt not only comfortable but genuinely safe while driving, a feeling that was invaluable in preparing for my test.

Passing my driving test was a monumental achievement for me, one that has profoundly transformed my life. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Paul for his expertise and support throughout this journey. If you're seeking to pass with ease and confidence, look no further than Paul. He's the man who can make it happen.

April 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% Recommend!!

Today I passed my driving exam with a first time pass.

Paul has been fantastic from the start right up until the day of my driving test.

Paul is super knowledgable, helpful and understanding in the way he teaches.

I enjoyed my driving lessons with Paul and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any learner drivers!

Thanks for all of your help along the way, Paul!!

April 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a driving instructor!

Paul is honestly the best driving instructor I’ve ever had. He’s calm and patient and has an amazing understanding of what it takes to help you pass your test. If you’re looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares and will teach you to be the best driver you can possibly be then look no further. Thanks for everything Paul!

January 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best instructor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paul is a fantastic driving instructor. He is calm, patient and reliable. He only wants the best for his pupils and goes the extra mile to support you to pass.
He is very knowledgeable and explained things to me in a way that I understood.
After failing my test numerous times, Paul's faith kept me going when I felt like giving up.
Paul, thanks for always believing in me, I don't know what I'm going to do on Fridays now 😁

January 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Boss Driving Instructor!

Returning to driving lessons after a 20 year break, I was lacking in confidence and really struggling with some of the basics. Paul has always been patient and often explained things in different ways until they made sense to me.

Paul is a brilliant instructor, never pressuring me and happy to wait until I felt confident enough to go in for the test. I can definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive, especially those who may be nervous or struggling.

Thank you Paul, I still can’t believe I passed!

December 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driving lessons Great Service

Learnt from around May to December , can fault Paul, throughout the whole process the lessons where so helpfully and helped me gain confidence. Was super helpful throughout my lessons and guided me through to pass first time!

December 12, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic instructor

Paul is a fantastic instructor! Learning to drive has always been a challenge for me but Paul was very reassuring and patient while out on the road .
I wouldn’t never of got my pass if it wasn’t for Paul 🙂

I am so glad I chose to learn with Paul and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for automatic lessons .
You will not be disappointed!!

August 18, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paul is an exceptional instructor!!!!

Paul is an exceptional instructor. Driving has been a long journey for me and before I started with Paul I wasn’t sure I was meant to be a driver.

Paul give me the confidence to know I am a good driver, he was incredibly patient but honest and supportive. Paul always put a positive spin on mistakes and never made me feel embarrassed, it was all part of the learning process.

Communication and working with Paul was incredibly easy, he really did go above and beyond to work early mornings and on weekends, something I will always be grateful for.

I really cannot thank Paul enough. Driving was something I never found easy but the best teachers know how to get the best out their students. I now feel completely safe, sound and confident to drive using the procedures and skills he taught me.

Thank you so so so much Paul - I will miss learning to drive with you!!!!

May 31, 2023
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