Testimonials - James Manual
Reviewed 6 October 2026
Superb
Reviewed 16 September 2026
Great, James helped me a lot and is very easy to talk to and understanding.
Reviewed 5 June 2026
Thanks James for your expert guidance in helping our boy get his manual licence today! We are all so thrilled and grateful to you and the team for helping us make it happen! We highly recommend you to anyone seeking driving lessons.
Reviewed 7 May 2026
James is absolutely amazing, super supportive and doesn't rush. He is kind and gentle an a amazing teacher. I couldn't ask for a better instructor.
Reviewed 16 April 2026
Thank you to James for helping my son pass his manual test first time! We will definitely be contacting you for our second son in six months time.
Reviewed 16 April 2026
Thank you James for teaching our son to drive. Your bubbly personality and calmness put Adrian at ease.
Reviewed 25 March 2026
James at Gatton was an amazing instructor in my lessons. I was learning Manual and he was so kind and patient, being clear on the steps with manoeuvres and the directions. Thank you James for helping me pass my test!
Reviewed 6 March 2026
Our son Lochlan is very capable with operating any type of farm equipment and machinery, but just needed a couple of lessons to fine tune his driving skills. James is an excellent instructor who gave him the knowledge and confidence to pass his driving test on the first attempt. Thank you!
Reviewed 16 October 2025
Hi i’m Gusti from Indonesia, thank you so much Mr. James for the last minute lesson because i took the lesson in the same day with the practical driving test ??. And finally i passed the test.
5 Stars for coastwide driving school
Reviewed 5 May 2025
Very good experience overall, definitely needed it and very encouraging
Reviewed 2 April 2025
Amazing instructor. 100% recommended
Reviewed 8 December 2024
Great lesson, easy to talk to
Reviewed 17 May 2024
I was very nervous to be driving after a year of not. James made me feel very comfortable and he is amazing at calming nerves and being supportive. Definitely recommend