14 Reviews

Davis Academy Driving School

Davis, California
Reviews
Nick Bugriyev
21 Sep 2017
REPORT
Emily F.
23 Jun 2017
REPORT
Davis Academy Driving School is unprofessional, unreliable, unresponsive, and the worst driving school one could choose. If I could rate them with zero stars, I would. After receiving not one, but two... Read More
Davis Academy Driving School is unprofessional, unreliable, unresponsive, and the worst driving school one could choose. If I could rate them with zero stars, I would. After receiving not one, but two confirmation calls this week for my appointment, my instructor called and informed me that I could keep today's appointment although she would be 30 minutes to an hour late, or reschedule altogether. I called back and confirmed that I was still available as I had arranged my entire day around this appointment and let her know how I was displeased and found their service to be very unprofessional. At this point the instructor said she needed to cancel the appointment altogether. I wish I had done more research and found a more professional and reliable school. Read Less
Jiaming Q.
5 Oct 2016
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their customer service is terrible.......worst thing is that they arent patient to customer at all and expect us to know everything beforehand......(well, so that they can avoid their responsibility) ... Read More
their customer service is terrible.......worst thing is that they arent patient to customer at all and expect us to know everything beforehand......(well, so that they can avoid their responsibility) Last but not least, sometimes they even told us the wrong thing. They said as a learner permit holder, our accompanying person has to be over 25.......What the xxxxx! I later double checked my learner permit, and it clearly states that accompanying driver can be over 18.....They should learn the driving rules and policies before helping out their customers......This first one star, in spite of  the terrible service, are for Monica. I took her session twice and she taught me both the exam procedure and the realistic driving skills....I feel bad that she is not with me during the driving test. And the second star is that with the help of their one hour training before the test, I passed the test.......I feel grateful about this part.....BUT UNFORTUNATELY, 2 stars are all I can do for this place. If I recommend my friends to go there, I will first tell them the right things to prepare and be cautious about the terrible service quality and then go to this place, so that they wont need to suffer so much like me. Read Less
Alicia H.
23 Aug 2016
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Called and they had the worste customer service.. I regret calling bc it was a waste of time. Won't spend a dime here.
leticia saez
15 Mar 2016
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Al G.
18 Jan 2016
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Who ever answered the phone needs to be fired. They put my son (15yrs old) on hold three times and had him on hold each time for 5 minutes. On top of that she was rude and how could you be rude to a 1... Read More
Who ever answered the phone needs to be fired. They put my son (15yrs old) on hold three times and had him on hold each time for 5 minutes. On top of that she was rude and how could you be rude to a 15 yr old kid excited about learning how to drive. Too bad for this business cause I like to spend money just won't be spending it here. Read Less
Brian P.
30 Dec 2015
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I had this school back in 2014, and it was terrible. Monica was a good instructor, but the other guy doesn't know what he's doing. Unfortunately, you can't choose who you get. He talks too much and cr... Read More
I had this school back in 2014, and it was terrible. Monica was a good instructor, but the other guy doesn't know what he's doing. Unfortunately, you can't choose who you get. He talks too much and criticizes a lot. When he sense that you're mad, he'll quiet down a bit until you make another rookie mistake. Then it's more criticism. I rented a car from this place too because I had to take the test. Unfortunately, it was the same guy again. We got to do a prep run through downtown, but after failing the driving test, he started making fun of my driving again. Also pointed out that I was stupid to rent the car and take the test when I could've spent more money on his classes instead. Definitely kills your self-esteem. Do not go here - ever! Read Less
Anish A.
16 Dec 2015
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This was the only driving school in Davis which I found. First of all, they rarely pick up the call even in working hours. Sometimes they do call back. Even after seeing all negative reviews about thi... Read More
This was the only driving school in Davis which I found. First of all, they rarely pick up the call even in working hours. Sometimes they do call back. Even after seeing all negative reviews about this school, I booked a class with them.  But the instructor Monica was too good an instructor. She gave all the necessary information for clearing the exam. She made me feel comfortable driving on CA roads (I have been driving for long in India, just needed to get used to the driving rules of US). Till this time it was a good experience.Next came the test date, I booked their car for the test. The instructor (an elderly fellow, don't remember his name) came around half an hour before test time. The moment I started from my office, he started yelling on me. I know, I did a mistake, but it takes few minutes to get settled in a new car. That made me nervous and through out our way till DMV he kept shouting on some or the other thing which made me too nervous for the test. Even he discouraged me by saying, its better you don't go for test and book it another time. I did a mistake, I should have cancelled my appointment as going with such nervous mind set never works well. Same happened, I didn't passed that day. Then I decided not to take the car from this school, in case they send the same guy, for sure he will again make me nervous and 135 is a big amount to invest with such risk. I got a rental car and went with my friend after few days, and cleared the test easily.The 2 star is only for the instructor Monica, who was too good as an instructor. I hope she would have came on the test date, I might have cleared it on day 1. Read Less
Ben Lerch
23 Nov 2015
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Anna V.
16 Nov 2015
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I do not recommend this place at all, I regret wasting my money here and I wish I used a different driving school. Their office NEVER picks up their phone. I called them about 50 times through out the... Read More
I do not recommend this place at all, I regret wasting my money here and I wish I used a different driving school. Their office NEVER picks up their phone. I called them about 50 times through out the period of about 2 weeks and they answered 1 out of those 50 calls... The instructors are almost always late and their cars are extremely old.. They don't even deserve one star to be quite honest. Read Less
Fei C.
6 Nov 2015
REPORT
I took two driving class and borrow their car for test. WHENEVER I call the office, no one picks up the phone!!!!!!!On my test day, I supposed to have my appointment at 9:15 so I could get practice fo... Read More
I took two driving class and borrow their car for test. WHENEVER I call the office, no one picks up the phone!!!!!!!On my test day, I supposed to have my appointment at 9:15 so I could get practice for one hour and also use the car for test. I paid 155 for that. However, the coach came 50 minutes late which I only got 15 minutes to practice and get familiar with the car before the test. I called the office and left a message but they never called back. Same thing happened when I was taking the driving class with this driving school. They r always 20-30 minutes late for my appointment time. I was calling the office but most time no one answer the phone! But this seemed like the only driving school in Davis. I don't know any other ones. But if someone knows any other schools, def go for it. I highly recommend you to avoid taking class here!!!!!!!! Read Less
Julie L.
24 Apr 2014
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I would also give them zero stars if that was an option.  First the phone is never answered during their hours of operation.  Second.  First lesson fine.  Second lesson they called and asked to change... Read More
I would also give them zero stars if that was an option.  First the phone is never answered during their hours of operation.  Second.  First lesson fine.  Second lesson they called and asked to change it to two hours later.  We were fine with that but had to cancel plans with friends.  The late instructor called my phone while I was on the other line.  Left no message.  15 minutes after our appointment time I called the missed calls number back  (NO MESSAGE LEFT)  She's laughing...sorry I can't come my eye is bothering me... and I was diagnosed as being borderline diabetic.  I'm not coming.  Needless to say I told her, that I have a huge problem with her calling and not bothering to leave me a message regarding not coming and this is no way to run a business.  She was very flip and unprofessional.  We all have busy lives and to act is if our time is not valuable is insulting.  I called another school who will be coming this evening.   I advise go anywhere else first.  They are less expensive but not worth the cancellations and lack of professionalism....(just not showing up),   They need to address the unprofessionalism asap. Read Less
DeeAnn T.
8 Nov 2012
REPORT
I did not want to give any stars at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! This experience has been absolutely horrible! I signed my child up for the 6 hour course (3, 2 hour sessions). The first session was w... Read More
I did not want to give any stars at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! This experience has been absolutely horrible! I signed my child up for the 6 hour course (3, 2 hour sessions). The first session was with an instructor that called me 15 minutes before she was to pick up my child and said she had no air conditioning in her car and wanted to postpone the appointment.  The second appointment the instructor called 15 minutes before the appointment again and said she was in the bay area and could not make it on time. I called the office to complain and I was treated rudely and they sent a replacement instructor who was rude to my child as if this were all my child's fault. I have called and left messages 3 days in a row during hours of operation to schedule the last appointment and I can't get a hold of anyone and they are not calling me back. DO not waste your money on this driving school. They do not seem to care about doing their job or helping kids pass their test. Read Less
Jaymie G.
28 Apr 2010
REPORT
If I could make it a "0" stars, I WOULD!!!!! Drove all the way to Davis from fairfield to go to this company, because they were supposedly open on Saturdays... Turns out, they're not!! My daughter was... Read More
If I could make it a "0" stars, I WOULD!!!!! Drove all the way to Davis from fairfield to go to this company, because they were supposedly open on Saturdays... Turns out, they're not!! My daughter was scheduled to have her first drivers training on a Saturday, they did a no show, no call. They can't even change their answering machine to indicate their "new" hours! PLUS, I had to cancel the last drivers training class, I called MULTIPLE times to let them know this; they finally called back and wouldn't give a  refund!!!! I would NEVER in my LIFE recommend this company to ANYONE!! Read Less
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Davis Academy Driving School

Davis, California
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340 G St #B
Davis California 95616
Nick Bugriyev
21 Sep 2017
REPORT
Emily F.
23 Jun 2017
REPORT
Davis Academy Driving School is unprofessional, unreliable, unresponsive, and the worst driving school one could choose. If I could rate them with zero stars, I would. After receiving not one, but two... Read More
Davis Academy Driving School is unprofessional, unreliable, unresponsive, and the worst driving school one could choose. If I could rate them with zero stars, I would. After receiving not one, but two confirmation calls this week for my appointment, my instructor called and informed me that I could keep today's appointment although she would be 30 minutes to an hour late, or reschedule altogether. I called back and confirmed that I was still available as I had arranged my entire day around this appointment and let her know how I was displeased and found their service to be very unprofessional. At this point the instructor said she needed to cancel the appointment altogether. I wish I had done more research and found a more professional and reliable school. Read Less
Jiaming Q.
5 Oct 2016
REPORT
their customer service is terrible.......worst thing is that they arent patient to customer at all and expect us to know everything beforehand......(well, so that they can avoid their responsibility) ... Read More
their customer service is terrible.......worst thing is that they arent patient to customer at all and expect us to know everything beforehand......(well, so that they can avoid their responsibility) Last but not least, sometimes they even told us the wrong thing. They said as a learner permit holder, our accompanying person has to be over 25.......What the xxxxx! I later double checked my learner permit, and it clearly states that accompanying driver can be over 18.....They should learn the driving rules and policies before helping out their customers......This first one star, in spite of  the terrible service, are for Monica. I took her session twice and she taught me both the exam procedure and the realistic driving skills....I feel bad that she is not with me during the driving test. And the second star is that with the help of their one hour training before the test, I passed the test.......I feel grateful about this part.....BUT UNFORTUNATELY, 2 stars are all I can do for this place. If I recommend my friends to go there, I will first tell them the right things to prepare and be cautious about the terrible service quality and then go to this place, so that they wont need to suffer so much like me. Read Less
Alicia H.
23 Aug 2016
REPORT
Called and they had the worste customer service.. I regret calling bc it was a waste of time. Won't spend a dime here.
leticia saez
15 Mar 2016
REPORT
Al G.
18 Jan 2016
REPORT
Who ever answered the phone needs to be fired. They put my son (15yrs old) on hold three times and had him on hold each time for 5 minutes. On top of that she was rude and how could you be rude to a 1... Read More
Who ever answered the phone needs to be fired. They put my son (15yrs old) on hold three times and had him on hold each time for 5 minutes. On top of that she was rude and how could you be rude to a 15 yr old kid excited about learning how to drive. Too bad for this business cause I like to spend money just won't be spending it here. Read Less
Brian P.
30 Dec 2015
REPORT
I had this school back in 2014, and it was terrible. Monica was a good instructor, but the other guy doesn't know what he's doing. Unfortunately, you can't choose who you get. He talks too much and cr... Read More
I had this school back in 2014, and it was terrible. Monica was a good instructor, but the other guy doesn't know what he's doing. Unfortunately, you can't choose who you get. He talks too much and criticizes a lot. When he sense that you're mad, he'll quiet down a bit until you make another rookie mistake. Then it's more criticism. I rented a car from this place too because I had to take the test. Unfortunately, it was the same guy again. We got to do a prep run through downtown, but after failing the driving test, he started making fun of my driving again. Also pointed out that I was stupid to rent the car and take the test when I could've spent more money on his classes instead. Definitely kills your self-esteem. Do not go here - ever! Read Less
Anish A.
16 Dec 2015
REPORT
This was the only driving school in Davis which I found. First of all, they rarely pick up the call even in working hours. Sometimes they do call back. Even after seeing all negative reviews about thi... Read More
This was the only driving school in Davis which I found. First of all, they rarely pick up the call even in working hours. Sometimes they do call back. Even after seeing all negative reviews about this school, I booked a class with them.  But the instructor Monica was too good an instructor. She gave all the necessary information for clearing the exam. She made me feel comfortable driving on CA roads (I have been driving for long in India, just needed to get used to the driving rules of US). Till this time it was a good experience.Next came the test date, I booked their car for the test. The instructor (an elderly fellow, don't remember his name) came around half an hour before test time. The moment I started from my office, he started yelling on me. I know, I did a mistake, but it takes few minutes to get settled in a new car. That made me nervous and through out our way till DMV he kept shouting on some or the other thing which made me too nervous for the test. Even he discouraged me by saying, its better you don't go for test and book it another time. I did a mistake, I should have cancelled my appointment as going with such nervous mind set never works well. Same happened, I didn't passed that day. Then I decided not to take the car from this school, in case they send the same guy, for sure he will again make me nervous and 135 is a big amount to invest with such risk. I got a rental car and went with my friend after few days, and cleared the test easily.The 2 star is only for the instructor Monica, who was too good as an instructor. I hope she would have came on the test date, I might have cleared it on day 1. Read Less
Ben Lerch
23 Nov 2015
REPORT
Anna V.
16 Nov 2015
REPORT
I do not recommend this place at all, I regret wasting my money here and I wish I used a different driving school. Their office NEVER picks up their phone. I called them about 50 times through out the... Read More
I do not recommend this place at all, I regret wasting my money here and I wish I used a different driving school. Their office NEVER picks up their phone. I called them about 50 times through out the period of about 2 weeks and they answered 1 out of those 50 calls... The instructors are almost always late and their cars are extremely old.. They don't even deserve one star to be quite honest. Read Less
Fei C.
6 Nov 2015
REPORT
I took two driving class and borrow their car for test. WHENEVER I call the office, no one picks up the phone!!!!!!!On my test day, I supposed to have my appointment at 9:15 so I could get practice fo... Read More
I took two driving class and borrow their car for test. WHENEVER I call the office, no one picks up the phone!!!!!!!On my test day, I supposed to have my appointment at 9:15 so I could get practice for one hour and also use the car for test. I paid 155 for that. However, the coach came 50 minutes late which I only got 15 minutes to practice and get familiar with the car before the test. I called the office and left a message but they never called back. Same thing happened when I was taking the driving class with this driving school. They r always 20-30 minutes late for my appointment time. I was calling the office but most time no one answer the phone! But this seemed like the only driving school in Davis. I don't know any other ones. But if someone knows any other schools, def go for it. I highly recommend you to avoid taking class here!!!!!!!! Read Less
Julie L.
24 Apr 2014
REPORT
I would also give them zero stars if that was an option.  First the phone is never answered during their hours of operation.  Second.  First lesson fine.  Second lesson they called and asked to change... Read More
I would also give them zero stars if that was an option.  First the phone is never answered during their hours of operation.  Second.  First lesson fine.  Second lesson they called and asked to change it to two hours later.  We were fine with that but had to cancel plans with friends.  The late instructor called my phone while I was on the other line.  Left no message.  15 minutes after our appointment time I called the missed calls number back  (NO MESSAGE LEFT)  She's laughing...sorry I can't come my eye is bothering me... and I was diagnosed as being borderline diabetic.  I'm not coming.  Needless to say I told her, that I have a huge problem with her calling and not bothering to leave me a message regarding not coming and this is no way to run a business.  She was very flip and unprofessional.  We all have busy lives and to act is if our time is not valuable is insulting.  I called another school who will be coming this evening.   I advise go anywhere else first.  They are less expensive but not worth the cancellations and lack of professionalism....(just not showing up),   They need to address the unprofessionalism asap. Read Less
DeeAnn T.
8 Nov 2012
REPORT
I did not want to give any stars at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! This experience has been absolutely horrible! I signed my child up for the 6 hour course (3, 2 hour sessions). The first session was w... Read More
I did not want to give any stars at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! This experience has been absolutely horrible! I signed my child up for the 6 hour course (3, 2 hour sessions). The first session was with an instructor that called me 15 minutes before she was to pick up my child and said she had no air conditioning in her car and wanted to postpone the appointment.  The second appointment the instructor called 15 minutes before the appointment again and said she was in the bay area and could not make it on time. I called the office to complain and I was treated rudely and they sent a replacement instructor who was rude to my child as if this were all my child's fault. I have called and left messages 3 days in a row during hours of operation to schedule the last appointment and I can't get a hold of anyone and they are not calling me back. DO not waste your money on this driving school. They do not seem to care about doing their job or helping kids pass their test. Read Less
Jaymie G.
28 Apr 2010
REPORT
If I could make it a "0" stars, I WOULD!!!!! Drove all the way to Davis from fairfield to go to this company, because they were supposedly open on Saturdays... Turns out, they're not!! My daughter was... Read More
If I could make it a "0" stars, I WOULD!!!!! Drove all the way to Davis from fairfield to go to this company, because they were supposedly open on Saturdays... Turns out, they're not!! My daughter was scheduled to have her first drivers training on a Saturday, they did a no show, no call. They can't even change their answering machine to indicate their "new" hours! PLUS, I had to cancel the last drivers training class, I called MULTIPLE times to let them know this; they finally called back and wouldn't give a  refund!!!! I would NEVER in my LIFE recommend this company to ANYONE!! Read Less
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