Smile school of motoring
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Reviews
andrew braun
1 Mar 2018
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Absolutely fantastic instructor. Patient and helpful. If you do something wrong he tells you how to do it the correct way. Casual guy and puts you at ease every time. A bloody legend. Passed today onl...
Absolutely fantastic instructor. Patient and helpful. If you do something wrong he tells you how to do it the correct way. Casual guy and puts you at ease every time. A bloody legend. Passed today only because of him. Thanks Lee.
Юлия Смирнова
31 Jan 2018
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Dionne S.
12 Apr 2017
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People wanting driving lessons in Edinburgh, U.K. DO NOT go with a guy called Darren Moonie!! He use to work for the company 'Red' and then with 'smile' (smile - was him and a partner so this is nothi...
People wanting driving lessons in Edinburgh, U.K. DO NOT go with a guy called Darren Moonie!! He use to work for the company 'Red' and then with 'smile' (smile - was him and a partner so this is nothing against smile as I didn't book through them) now he works for himself and has 'moonie' on the top of his car (do not know if this the full name for his business) Darren was referred to me through family friend. I booked a block of 10 lessons and he knocked £10 off, he seemed a nice guy, had a laugh and what not. I was quite a nervous learner and felt really comfortable in the car with him. So, sounds great?? Nooooope! He was always late.. 5,10,15 mins etc and sometimes just wouldn't show up! He cancelled on me all the time! He wouldn't reply to texts to let me know what was happening or when I was getting my lesson! I took a brake from him (short break) and then continued with him again - you'd think I'd learn first time round eh?! - 3 lessons in to a new block of 10 and I asked for my refund. He said that would be fine.. I am still waiting a year and eight months later?! He had fed me bull stories (when he has replied to me! He even offered free lessons to take me to my test?! Hahahah yeah right mate, you would have to show up first!) saying that I wouldn't get my money and he would have to take it out his own pocket but I would get £100 by the end Feb 2017 did that happen?? Noooope (and to think that this guy was gonna give me half back in Dec 2015 but I told him to wait until after cause I didn't like the idea of his kids getting left short for Christmas.. probably actually most definitely wouldn't have got it back anyway!) There's been issues with him not refunding people in the pass (seen it online) and he also asked a pupil to pay for petrol and they never got their dosh back (surprise!) I do know a couple of people that have passed with him but they have also commented on him being late and cancelling! If you are okay with that then go for it but remember you a paying them for the training, you wouldn't be able to casually go to your work late all the time or just cancel last minute, so I don't understand how he can be so unprofessional and get away with it?! Anyway choice is yours, you've all been warned!
Kirsten Murray
13 May 2014
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Smile is a fitting name for this driving school. The company was started by Grant, who exudes positive vibes and instantly makes you feel at ease. I hadn't been behind the wheel in a decade but, after...
Smile is a fitting name for this driving school. The company was started by Grant, who exudes positive vibes and instantly makes you feel at ease. I hadn't been behind the wheel in a decade but, after just one lesson, I felt much more confident about driving and was actually looking forward to the next lesson. Grant is very clear in his explanations about how to handle various situations on the road. It's obvious that he loves his job and genuinely wants to see you succeed. I couldn't have found a better instructor.
Danielle Clarizio
28 May 2013
REPORT
Having lived in the UK for nearly 5 years I decided it was high time I work on getting my UK driving qualification. Having been a driver in the States for almost 15 years I was nervous about having to...
Having lived in the UK for nearly 5 years I decided it was high time I work on getting my UK driving qualification. Having been a driver in the States for almost 15 years I was nervous about having to start all over again; learning to operate a manual and finally learning the British rules of the road intimidated me beyond words.
I sought the services of Smile based on online reviews and after a quick phone chat with Grant I knew everything was going to be okay. Grant was the ideal instructor for me; he was patient, considerate and always up for a bit of a laugh.
Grant certainly helped me feel more comfortable driving in the UK but also ensured that when I finally got around to taking my test, I would definitely pass on the first go.
I'd highly recommend Smile to anyone needing a helping hand whilst learning (or re-learning!) how to drive! Thanks again, Grant!
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Smile school of motoring
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Reviews
andrew braun
1 Mar 2018
Absolutely fantastic instructor. Patient and helpful. If you do something wrong he tells you how to do it the correct way. Casual guy and puts you at ease every time. A bloody legend. Passed today onl...
Absolutely fantastic instructor. Patient and helpful. If you do something wrong he tells you how to do it the correct way. Casual guy and puts you at ease every time. A bloody legend. Passed today only because of him. Thanks Lee.
Юлия Смирнова
31 Jan 2018
Dionne S.
12 Apr 2017
People wanting driving lessons in Edinburgh, U.K. DO NOT go with a guy called Darren Moonie!! He use to work for the company 'Red' and then with 'smile' (smile - was him and a partner so this is nothi...
People wanting driving lessons in Edinburgh, U.K. DO NOT go with a guy called Darren Moonie!! He use to work for the company 'Red' and then with 'smile' (smile - was him and a partner so this is nothing against smile as I didn't book through them) now he works for himself and has 'moonie' on the top of his car (do not know if this the full name for his business) Darren was referred to me through family friend. I booked a block of 10 lessons and he knocked £10 off, he seemed a nice guy, had a laugh and what not. I was quite a nervous learner and felt really comfortable in the car with him. So, sounds great?? Nooooope! He was always late.. 5,10,15 mins etc and sometimes just wouldn't show up! He cancelled on me all the time! He wouldn't reply to texts to let me know what was happening or when I was getting my lesson! I took a brake from him (short break) and then continued with him again - you'd think I'd learn first time round eh?! - 3 lessons in to a new block of 10 and I asked for my refund. He said that would be fine.. I am still waiting a year and eight months later?! He had fed me bull stories (when he has replied to me! He even offered free lessons to take me to my test?! Hahahah yeah right mate, you would have to show up first!) saying that I wouldn't get my money and he would have to take it out his own pocket but I would get £100 by the end Feb 2017 did that happen?? Noooope (and to think that this guy was gonna give me half back in Dec 2015 but I told him to wait until after cause I didn't like the idea of his kids getting left short for Christmas.. probably actually most definitely wouldn't have got it back anyway!) There's been issues with him not refunding people in the pass (seen it online) and he also asked a pupil to pay for petrol and they never got their dosh back (surprise!) I do know a couple of people that have passed with him but they have also commented on him being late and cancelling! If you are okay with that then go for it but remember you a paying them for the training, you wouldn't be able to casually go to your work late all the time or just cancel last minute, so I don't understand how he can be so unprofessional and get away with it?! Anyway choice is yours, you've all been warned!
Kirsten Murray
13 May 2014
Smile is a fitting name for this driving school. The company was started by Grant, who exudes positive vibes and instantly makes you feel at ease. I hadn't been behind the wheel in a decade but, after...
Smile is a fitting name for this driving school. The company was started by Grant, who exudes positive vibes and instantly makes you feel at ease. I hadn't been behind the wheel in a decade but, after just one lesson, I felt much more confident about driving and was actually looking forward to the next lesson. Grant is very clear in his explanations about how to handle various situations on the road. It's obvious that he loves his job and genuinely wants to see you succeed. I couldn't have found a better instructor.
Danielle Clarizio
28 May 2013
Having lived in the UK for nearly 5 years I decided it was high time I work on getting my UK driving qualification. Having been a driver in the States for almost 15 years I was nervous about having to...
Having lived in the UK for nearly 5 years I decided it was high time I work on getting my UK driving qualification. Having been a driver in the States for almost 15 years I was nervous about having to start all over again; learning to operate a manual and finally learning the British rules of the road intimidated me beyond words.
I sought the services of Smile based on online reviews and after a quick phone chat with Grant I knew everything was going to be okay. Grant was the ideal instructor for me; he was patient, considerate and always up for a bit of a laugh.
Grant certainly helped me feel more comfortable driving in the UK but also ensured that when I finally got around to taking my test, I would definitely pass on the first go.
I'd highly recommend Smile to anyone needing a helping hand whilst learning (or re-learning!) how to drive! Thanks again, Grant!
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