Awful experience. The examiner was rude, when I went to shake hands and introduce myself he told me to get in the car. He did not explain things slowly, talking extremely fast and unclear. I tried to ... Read More
Awful experience. The examiner was rude, when I went to shake hands and introduce myself he told me to get in the car. He did not explain things slowly, talking extremely fast and unclear. I tried to make it a positive experience because of course driving tests are intimidating. When I tried to make nice conversation he just ignored me. After the test was finished he rushed out of the car (to sit in the office) and would not discuss anything with me.
Overall terrible experience, I would not recommend this location. Read Less
Sharan Nayak
22 Feb 2018
REPORT
Walked to the front desk and the person at the desk had her shoe on the desk fixing the laces, while handing me a form. Examiner was rushing me at the start. Overall bad experience, but at least the w... Read More
Walked to the front desk and the person at the desk had her shoe on the desk fixing the laces, while handing me a form. Examiner was rushing me at the start. Overall bad experience, but at least the wait times aren't that bad Read Less
Reenovation Legacy
17 Nov 2017
REPORT
I went for my drive test today and it did not go well. I had an instructor I beilve his name was Mario. I’m absolutely blown away by How unprofessional this man is. Going for your road test is so nerv... Read More
I went for my drive test today and it did not go well. I had an instructor I beilve his name was Mario. I’m absolutely blown away by How unprofessional this man is. Going for your road test is so nerv racking no matter who you are. This man not only made me feel uncomfortable he was so incredibly rude he also swore at me multiple times during my exam. The first time he swore at me was maybe 10 seconds in. I almost burst into tears during my drive test. I can’t beilve this man is employed and is a drive test examiner. I also asked Doris the women who works at the front for some help because of how this man treated me, she said almost laughing at me to call a supervisor. I asked her for the number she refused to give it to me. As someone who works in HR I’m absolutely disgusted at how this place is run. And how the staff treats there customers. Also how u incredibly dangerous it is for anyone to yell at you inside a moving vechile espically a DRIVING INSTRUCTOR!
I have called the call centre to file a complaint about the staff but mostly about Mario the driving instructor who in my opinion should be fired. Read Less
Alex Noseworthy
6 Nov 2017
REPORT
The driving instructor is a nice guy but will mark any stupid little thing! Strongly recommend NOT going to Renfrew for your drive tests. talks way to fast for you to even understand what it was you d... Read More
The driving instructor is a nice guy but will mark any stupid little thing! Strongly recommend NOT going to Renfrew for your drive tests. talks way to fast for you to even understand what it was you did wrong and just seems like he likes failing everyone. Don't go there if you don't have too! Read Less
Eduardo Bello
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
I got my G license in here. Just be calm and try to drive as safe as possible during the road test, you will get your license.
Ve Sukkar
20 Jun 2017
REPORT
TERRIBLE!!! I HIGHLY recommend that you do your test in Pembroke or Ottawa.
The main receptionist "Doris" is extremely unprofessional, baligerant, sarcastic and demeaning! I recieved an email cancelli... Read More
TERRIBLE!!! I HIGHLY recommend that you do your test in Pembroke or Ottawa.
The main receptionist "Doris" is extremely unprofessional, baligerant, sarcastic and demeaning! I recieved an email cancelling my drive test appointment 2 hours before my test after having a family friend in his 70's headed to the drive test centre to allow me to use his van for my test. No way to contact him to cancel. Waste of his time and gas! Not to mention mine as I drove from Ottawa 1.5 hrs away! And lost a days wages from work roughly $350 "Doris" RUDELY informed me that none of this was her problem and these things happen, they're drive test examiner was sick and went to the hospital and continued to question if I've ever been sick and had to leave work. I informed her if i leave work i ensure my shift is covered and see a doctor off work hours unless leaving by ambulance. The examiner's personal information isn't my concern or issue or business! Drive Test Center's have an obligation to their customers to give REASONABLE NOTICE of cancellations! And their staff have an obligation to remain professional in all situations and with all clients. After her demeaning and ignorant rant regarding my personal life i told her to have a good F-ing day and began to leave. Instead of remaining professional this ignorant being ("Doris") told me not to come back she won't be extending my license or rescheduling my road test that they would just fail me anyways.
This woman "Doris" has worked there as long as I can remember. When i did my G2 test, there was a snow storm and my test wasn't cancelled but the road test examiner had left. There was however another examiner on site that did my test... In a snow storm n had me try to parallel park in a snow bank as the roads were a foot deep in snow.
I called drive test 1888 number. Made a formal complaint and am now waiting on a call back from a supervisor. It has also been brought to my attention that i may have to start over with a G1 again. Because my license was extended and now expired. Also the renfrew location is the only location that can extend my license or rebook my test however this "Doris", told me not to come back she wont be doing anything for me. Which she legally can't refuse. If this matter isn't resolved quickly I'll be contacting CTV News regarding the story. Read Less
Heather Wagamese
20 Jun 2017
REPORT
They cancelled our road test 1 hour before test time .I lost a days wages so did my mom . No 24 hour notice that is required of us . Woman Doris was extremely rude refused to extend my license which I... Read More
They cancelled our road test 1 hour before test time .I lost a days wages so did my mom . No 24 hour notice that is required of us . Woman Doris was extremely rude refused to extend my license which I rely on to get to and from work .She aslo told me not to come back as she would not rebook my test .
This place is very unprofessional .rude ignorant and needs younger people working there instead of these old women with a chip on their shoulder taking it out on youth .
I can not give a bad enough review about this disgusting situation I was forced to deal with today . Read Less
Pamela Gallinger
15 Jun 2017
REPORT
This place gets a bad rap - but if you show up prepared you won't have any issues. Did my g1 and g2 here and my friend did his g1 today. All 3 times no issues. The staff was polite - the examiner was... Read More
This place gets a bad rap - but if you show up prepared you won't have any issues. Did my g1 and g2 here and my friend did his g1 today. All 3 times no issues. The staff was polite - the examiner was fair.Read Less
Sherri Chandler
22 Sep 2016
REPORT
So I read all these reviews this morning and my husband went to get his road test done. and guess what you are all right... my husband has had license before and driven for many years. So I believe y... Read More
So I read all these reviews this morning and my husband went to get his road test done. and guess what you are all right... my husband has had license before and driven for many years. So I believe you all when you say these bad reviews because here I am giving the exact same one!!! maybe the people whom are working here should see how many this man is failing clients .......
And I had to put the one star because it wouldn't let me post with none..... it deserves none
oh and might I add. had to drive from Ottawa to there and wasted time and money...... Read Less
Awful experience. The examiner was rude, when I went to shake hands and introduce myself he told me to get in the car. He did not explain things slowly, talking extremely fast and unclear. I tried to ... Read More
Awful experience. The examiner was rude, when I went to shake hands and introduce myself he told me to get in the car. He did not explain things slowly, talking extremely fast and unclear. I tried to make it a positive experience because of course driving tests are intimidating. When I tried to make nice conversation he just ignored me. After the test was finished he rushed out of the car (to sit in the office) and would not discuss anything with me.
Overall terrible experience, I would not recommend this location. Read Less
Sharan Nayak
22 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Walked to the front desk and the person at the desk had her shoe on the desk fixing the laces, while handing me a form. Examiner was rushing me at the start. Overall bad experience, but at least the w... Read More
Walked to the front desk and the person at the desk had her shoe on the desk fixing the laces, while handing me a form. Examiner was rushing me at the start. Overall bad experience, but at least the wait times aren't that bad Read Less
Reenovation Legacy
17 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I went for my drive test today and it did not go well. I had an instructor I beilve his name was Mario. I’m absolutely blown away by How unprofessional this man is. Going for your road test is so nerv... Read More
I went for my drive test today and it did not go well. I had an instructor I beilve his name was Mario. I’m absolutely blown away by How unprofessional this man is. Going for your road test is so nerv racking no matter who you are. This man not only made me feel uncomfortable he was so incredibly rude he also swore at me multiple times during my exam. The first time he swore at me was maybe 10 seconds in. I almost burst into tears during my drive test. I can’t beilve this man is employed and is a drive test examiner. I also asked Doris the women who works at the front for some help because of how this man treated me, she said almost laughing at me to call a supervisor. I asked her for the number she refused to give it to me. As someone who works in HR I’m absolutely disgusted at how this place is run. And how the staff treats there customers. Also how u incredibly dangerous it is for anyone to yell at you inside a moving vechile espically a DRIVING INSTRUCTOR!
I have called the call centre to file a complaint about the staff but mostly about Mario the driving instructor who in my opinion should be fired. Read Less
Alex Noseworthy
6 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The driving instructor is a nice guy but will mark any stupid little thing! Strongly recommend NOT going to Renfrew for your drive tests. talks way to fast for you to even understand what it was you d... Read More
The driving instructor is a nice guy but will mark any stupid little thing! Strongly recommend NOT going to Renfrew for your drive tests. talks way to fast for you to even understand what it was you did wrong and just seems like he likes failing everyone. Don't go there if you don't have too! Read Less
Eduardo Bello
8 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I got my G license in here. Just be calm and try to drive as safe as possible during the road test, you will get your license.
Ve Sukkar
20 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
TERRIBLE!!! I HIGHLY recommend that you do your test in Pembroke or Ottawa.
The main receptionist "Doris" is extremely unprofessional, baligerant, sarcastic and demeaning! I recieved an email cancelli... Read More
TERRIBLE!!! I HIGHLY recommend that you do your test in Pembroke or Ottawa.
The main receptionist "Doris" is extremely unprofessional, baligerant, sarcastic and demeaning! I recieved an email cancelling my drive test appointment 2 hours before my test after having a family friend in his 70's headed to the drive test centre to allow me to use his van for my test. No way to contact him to cancel. Waste of his time and gas! Not to mention mine as I drove from Ottawa 1.5 hrs away! And lost a days wages from work roughly $350 "Doris" RUDELY informed me that none of this was her problem and these things happen, they're drive test examiner was sick and went to the hospital and continued to question if I've ever been sick and had to leave work. I informed her if i leave work i ensure my shift is covered and see a doctor off work hours unless leaving by ambulance. The examiner's personal information isn't my concern or issue or business! Drive Test Center's have an obligation to their customers to give REASONABLE NOTICE of cancellations! And their staff have an obligation to remain professional in all situations and with all clients. After her demeaning and ignorant rant regarding my personal life i told her to have a good F-ing day and began to leave. Instead of remaining professional this ignorant being ("Doris") told me not to come back she won't be extending my license or rescheduling my road test that they would just fail me anyways.
This woman "Doris" has worked there as long as I can remember. When i did my G2 test, there was a snow storm and my test wasn't cancelled but the road test examiner had left. There was however another examiner on site that did my test... In a snow storm n had me try to parallel park in a snow bank as the roads were a foot deep in snow.
I called drive test 1888 number. Made a formal complaint and am now waiting on a call back from a supervisor. It has also been brought to my attention that i may have to start over with a G1 again. Because my license was extended and now expired. Also the renfrew location is the only location that can extend my license or rebook my test however this "Doris", told me not to come back she wont be doing anything for me. Which she legally can't refuse. If this matter isn't resolved quickly I'll be contacting CTV News regarding the story. Read Less
Heather Wagamese
20 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
They cancelled our road test 1 hour before test time .I lost a days wages so did my mom . No 24 hour notice that is required of us . Woman Doris was extremely rude refused to extend my license which I... Read More
They cancelled our road test 1 hour before test time .I lost a days wages so did my mom . No 24 hour notice that is required of us . Woman Doris was extremely rude refused to extend my license which I rely on to get to and from work .She aslo told me not to come back as she would not rebook my test .
This place is very unprofessional .rude ignorant and needs younger people working there instead of these old women with a chip on their shoulder taking it out on youth .
I can not give a bad enough review about this disgusting situation I was forced to deal with today . Read Less
Pamela Gallinger
15 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place gets a bad rap - but if you show up prepared you won't have any issues. Did my g1 and g2 here and my friend did his g1 today. All 3 times no issues. The staff was polite - the examiner was... Read More
This place gets a bad rap - but if you show up prepared you won't have any issues. Did my g1 and g2 here and my friend did his g1 today. All 3 times no issues. The staff was polite - the examiner was fair.Read Less
Sherri Chandler
22 Sep 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
So I read all these reviews this morning and my husband went to get his road test done. and guess what you are all right... my husband has had license before and driven for many years. So I believe y... Read More
So I read all these reviews this morning and my husband went to get his road test done. and guess what you are all right... my husband has had license before and driven for many years. So I believe you all when you say these bad reviews because here I am giving the exact same one!!! maybe the people whom are working here should see how many this man is failing clients .......
And I had to put the one star because it wouldn't let me post with none..... it deserves none
oh and might I add. had to drive from Ottawa to there and wasted time and money...... Read Less