McGinnis School of Driving has been serving New Mexicans since 1964. We are proud to proclaim that we are the Oldest, Largest and Finest single family owned driving school in our nation. We base our philosophy of driver's education on one statement: "The Cause of All Traffic Accidents is the Driver's Psychological Condition at the Moment?" ...WHAT IS YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION?
Reviews
Mariah Barela
30 Apr 2018
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Ryan was so friendly. He went over what I’d be doing, and was open to any questions I had. I would defiantly recommend this place!!
Jolene Livingston
5 Apr 2018
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I had my driving test today and it took less than an hour to complete. Ryan was very nice! It was so much better than I expected. I highly suggest this place.
josephina varela
23 Mar 2018
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This place is ass, it doesn’t even deserve one star. Customer service is ass too they don’t help.
Randy Garcia
11 Oct 2017
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Sent my son through this class. VERY disappointed with scheduling times and class instructors. Were not helpful from Dave McGinnes down to the pwrson answering the phone. Iwner is flat out rude and ob... Read More
Sent my son through this class. VERY disappointed with scheduling times and class instructors. Were not helpful from Dave McGinnes down to the pwrson answering the phone. Iwner is flat out rude and obnoxious. Have 2 more kids who will NOT be going through this non customer based oriented organization. Read Less
Sara M.
23 May 2017
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Wonderful experience for my daughter. Always professional and helpful. They worked with us to get all of her hours before school ended for the summer. We will be returning when our next child is re... Read More
Wonderful experience for my daughter. Always professional and helpful. They worked with us to get all of her hours before school ended for the summer. We will be returning when our next child is ready to drive. Read Less
Amber Gray-Fenner EA
14 Mar 2017
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Kid is happy. He'll be a safe driver. I found the evaluations varied a great deal from instructor to instructor---much like "regular" school. So I'm not so sure some of his grades weren't inflated. I'... Read More
Kid is happy. He'll be a safe driver. I found the evaluations varied a great deal from instructor to instructor---much like "regular" school. So I'm not so sure some of his grades weren't inflated. I'm also less than thrilled with the customer service. Going elsewhere for kid #2. I'm sure that decision makes both me and the school happy. Read Less
Heather Hansen
11 Feb 2017
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My daughter had a stellar experience here--learning the fundamentals of safe, undistracted driving.
Ashley Lopez
2 Oct 2016
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One of the best classes I have attended!! I have had a wonderful time in the classroom with Mr. McGinnis and his son Ryan
Brianna S.
31 May 2016
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This place is the worst business I have ever step foot in mr. McGinnis and his wife are the most rudest people I've ever met in my entire life I would never recommend this place to anybody I personall... Read More
This place is the worst business I have ever step foot in mr. McGinnis and his wife are the most rudest people I've ever met in my entire life I would never recommend this place to anybody I personally was a student McGinnis School of Driving I was sitting down in class my phone ring I simply ignored it mr. McGinnis walked up to me and told me to get up and hold me straight to his wife's office she then started yelling at me because I had my phone in my hand and told me to get off of her property and that I was dismissed and then I was free to leave mr. McGinnis and his wife then decided that they were not going to refund any of the money that I had put into it because I already used the material that they had given me so as I was forced out of their office and onto the street as I waited for my ride to get there well then knowing I was pregnant in my personal opinion this is the most lowest thing a person could possibly do to somebody in class mr. McGinnis pacifically only cared or talked about money that's our money that he never was concerned about the safety of others just about his pocketbook this is by far the worst company I have ever step foot in once again this is not the only business to take drivers ed there are plenty of other well known professional businesses that deserve your well-earned money instead of these Crooks I hope you take into consideration what I'm saying coming from a person that has to deal with these types of people don't waste your time nor your money it is definitely not worth it they keep your social security numbers and birth certificates logged into their computer at their own will give them back nor any refunds these people should never be in business terrible people in terrible business Read Less
Jami Frost
28 May 2016
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Took my daughter here today to get her road test. Was referred here by MVD Express, who indicated they were able to do her road test and get her provisional license. Mr. McGinnis, who was the road tes... Read More
Took my daughter here today to get her road test. Was referred here by MVD Express, who indicated they were able to do her road test and get her provisional license. Mr. McGinnis, who was the road tester, was incredibly condescending to both me and my daughter. We were charged $80 to get the "expedited appointment" (within a week) and a rude road test in their vehicle. Mr. McGinnis took several points off on the test because my daughter didn't lock his car's doors before star...ting, and she was unfamiliar with the acceleration and braking, and missed some target speeds and just passed the white line before a crosswalk at a stop. This was an ENORMOUSLY BAD EXPERIENCE. NEVER GO TO THIS BUSINESS!! Once I paid $80 here, I went to MVD Now to get her license (Lomas and Eubank), and had a wonderful customer experience and will bring my business to them going forward. See More Read Less
Anne S.
9 Feb 2016
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Seriously reconsider old school of driving or take the drivers ed class offeredat ideal nm online or through the school if it's offered. Impossible to get a provisionalwithin a reasonable amount of ti... Read More
Seriously reconsider old school of driving or take the drivers ed class offeredat ideal nm online or through the school if it's offered. Impossible to get a provisionalwithin a reasonable amount of time (could take 4-5 months) didn't teach road hazardsAlso probably the most expensive option. Read Less
Jay R.
18 Oct 2015
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I give 5 stars. You will learn how to drive if you pay attention.
Char L.
25 Aug 2015
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Wow! As the previous reviewer stated they are out to get more money. Now you can only schedule driving time every 3 weeks vs 2 weeks. Every time we went online to schedule, the classes filled up fa... Read More
Wow! As the previous reviewer stated they are out to get more money. Now you can only schedule driving time every 3 weeks vs 2 weeks. Every time we went online to schedule, the classes filled up fast. They stated this was due to the fact that most of their teachers went back to school. And if you want to fast track, you can pay them an EXTRA $107.00. To try to contact the mgr is a chore to discuss this issue. I am not very happy! I sent my son here because I took lessons from Mc Ginnis with a positive experience, eons ago, but now it seems that their integrity has diminished and they only want money. This may be their policy, which my teenager and I, unfortunately didn't catch. Otherwise we would have not joined up. Go somewhere else, if you don't want to wait so long and I have to constantly try to schedule with their limited classes. Grumble!! Read Less
Phil Martinez
14 Aug 2015
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The instructor David Mcginnis was rude and argumentative. Scheduling driving time was difficult due to limited hours and availability of instructors.
Nicolas Huffaker
8 Apr 2015
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One of the best places to learn how to drive at. Everyone will be pretty awesome to you as long as you follow simple traffic laws. Had a very fun experience.
Michael Baca
27 Feb 2015
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worst school ever the teacher here can't even remember what he is talking about he is always asking his students what was I talking about? When he gets off topic. Then he got mad at a student because ... Read More
worst school ever the teacher here can't even remember what he is talking about he is always asking his students what was I talking about? When he gets off topic. Then he got mad at a student because one student kept on answering all of the questions being that no one else wanted to answer a question. I mean come on man getting mad at someone for answering questions REALLY?Read Less
Hood of Bone
13 Jul 2014
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Very deceptive marketing regarding their "25% insurance discount". They claim you'll be eligible if you go through their driver's education class, but, please be aware that I have yet to find an insur... Read More
Very deceptive marketing regarding their "25% insurance discount". They claim you'll be eligible if you go through their driver's education class, but, please be aware that I have yet to find an insurance company that actually gives this so-called discount. I decided to call McGinnis to ask which insurance company offered the discount and got into a screaming match with the woman on the other end! I couldn't believe it. She said she couldn't tell me which insurance companies gave it, etc, etc. She was RUDE and I think their whole company is filled with deceptive and misleading practices. Shame on you, McGinnis!Read Less
McGinnis School of Driving has been serving New Mexicans since 1964. We are proud to proclaim that we are the Oldest, Largest and Finest single family owned driving school in our nation. We base our philosophy of driver's education on one statement: "The Cause of All Traffic Accidents is the Driver's Psychological Condition at the Moment?" ...WHAT IS YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION?
Ryan was so friendly. He went over what I’d be doing, and was open to any questions I had. I would defiantly recommend this place!!
Jolene Livingston
5 Apr 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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I had my driving test today and it took less than an hour to complete. Ryan was very nice! It was so much better than I expected. I highly suggest this place.
josephina varela
23 Mar 2018
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☆☆☆☆☆
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This place is ass, it doesn’t even deserve one star. Customer service is ass too they don’t help.
Randy Garcia
11 Oct 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Sent my son through this class. VERY disappointed with scheduling times and class instructors. Were not helpful from Dave McGinnes down to the pwrson answering the phone. Iwner is flat out rude and ob... Read More
Sent my son through this class. VERY disappointed with scheduling times and class instructors. Were not helpful from Dave McGinnes down to the pwrson answering the phone. Iwner is flat out rude and obnoxious. Have 2 more kids who will NOT be going through this non customer based oriented organization. Read Less
Sara M.
23 May 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Wonderful experience for my daughter. Always professional and helpful. They worked with us to get all of her hours before school ended for the summer. We will be returning when our next child is re... Read More
Wonderful experience for my daughter. Always professional and helpful. They worked with us to get all of her hours before school ended for the summer. We will be returning when our next child is ready to drive. Read Less
Amber Gray-Fenner EA
14 Mar 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Kid is happy. He'll be a safe driver. I found the evaluations varied a great deal from instructor to instructor---much like "regular" school. So I'm not so sure some of his grades weren't inflated. I'... Read More
Kid is happy. He'll be a safe driver. I found the evaluations varied a great deal from instructor to instructor---much like "regular" school. So I'm not so sure some of his grades weren't inflated. I'm also less than thrilled with the customer service. Going elsewhere for kid #2. I'm sure that decision makes both me and the school happy. Read Less
Heather Hansen
11 Feb 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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My daughter had a stellar experience here--learning the fundamentals of safe, undistracted driving.
Ashley Lopez
2 Oct 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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One of the best classes I have attended!! I have had a wonderful time in the classroom with Mr. McGinnis and his son Ryan
Brianna S.
31 May 2016
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☆☆☆☆☆
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This place is the worst business I have ever step foot in mr. McGinnis and his wife are the most rudest people I've ever met in my entire life I would never recommend this place to anybody I personall... Read More
This place is the worst business I have ever step foot in mr. McGinnis and his wife are the most rudest people I've ever met in my entire life I would never recommend this place to anybody I personally was a student McGinnis School of Driving I was sitting down in class my phone ring I simply ignored it mr. McGinnis walked up to me and told me to get up and hold me straight to his wife's office she then started yelling at me because I had my phone in my hand and told me to get off of her property and that I was dismissed and then I was free to leave mr. McGinnis and his wife then decided that they were not going to refund any of the money that I had put into it because I already used the material that they had given me so as I was forced out of their office and onto the street as I waited for my ride to get there well then knowing I was pregnant in my personal opinion this is the most lowest thing a person could possibly do to somebody in class mr. McGinnis pacifically only cared or talked about money that's our money that he never was concerned about the safety of others just about his pocketbook this is by far the worst company I have ever step foot in once again this is not the only business to take drivers ed there are plenty of other well known professional businesses that deserve your well-earned money instead of these Crooks I hope you take into consideration what I'm saying coming from a person that has to deal with these types of people don't waste your time nor your money it is definitely not worth it they keep your social security numbers and birth certificates logged into their computer at their own will give them back nor any refunds these people should never be in business terrible people in terrible business Read Less
Jami Frost
28 May 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Took my daughter here today to get her road test. Was referred here by MVD Express, who indicated they were able to do her road test and get her provisional license. Mr. McGinnis, who was the road tes... Read More
Took my daughter here today to get her road test. Was referred here by MVD Express, who indicated they were able to do her road test and get her provisional license. Mr. McGinnis, who was the road tester, was incredibly condescending to both me and my daughter. We were charged $80 to get the "expedited appointment" (within a week) and a rude road test in their vehicle. Mr. McGinnis took several points off on the test because my daughter didn't lock his car's doors before star...ting, and she was unfamiliar with the acceleration and braking, and missed some target speeds and just passed the white line before a crosswalk at a stop. This was an ENORMOUSLY BAD EXPERIENCE. NEVER GO TO THIS BUSINESS!! Once I paid $80 here, I went to MVD Now to get her license (Lomas and Eubank), and had a wonderful customer experience and will bring my business to them going forward. See More Read Less
Anne S.
9 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Seriously reconsider old school of driving or take the drivers ed class offeredat ideal nm online or through the school if it's offered. Impossible to get a provisionalwithin a reasonable amount of ti... Read More
Seriously reconsider old school of driving or take the drivers ed class offeredat ideal nm online or through the school if it's offered. Impossible to get a provisionalwithin a reasonable amount of time (could take 4-5 months) didn't teach road hazardsAlso probably the most expensive option. Read Less
Jay R.
18 Oct 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I give 5 stars. You will learn how to drive if you pay attention.
Char L.
25 Aug 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Wow! As the previous reviewer stated they are out to get more money. Now you can only schedule driving time every 3 weeks vs 2 weeks. Every time we went online to schedule, the classes filled up fa... Read More
Wow! As the previous reviewer stated they are out to get more money. Now you can only schedule driving time every 3 weeks vs 2 weeks. Every time we went online to schedule, the classes filled up fast. They stated this was due to the fact that most of their teachers went back to school. And if you want to fast track, you can pay them an EXTRA $107.00. To try to contact the mgr is a chore to discuss this issue. I am not very happy! I sent my son here because I took lessons from Mc Ginnis with a positive experience, eons ago, but now it seems that their integrity has diminished and they only want money. This may be their policy, which my teenager and I, unfortunately didn't catch. Otherwise we would have not joined up. Go somewhere else, if you don't want to wait so long and I have to constantly try to schedule with their limited classes. Grumble!! Read Less
Phil Martinez
14 Aug 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The instructor David Mcginnis was rude and argumentative. Scheduling driving time was difficult due to limited hours and availability of instructors.
Nicolas Huffaker
8 Apr 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
One of the best places to learn how to drive at. Everyone will be pretty awesome to you as long as you follow simple traffic laws. Had a very fun experience.
Michael Baca
27 Feb 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
worst school ever the teacher here can't even remember what he is talking about he is always asking his students what was I talking about? When he gets off topic. Then he got mad at a student because ... Read More
worst school ever the teacher here can't even remember what he is talking about he is always asking his students what was I talking about? When he gets off topic. Then he got mad at a student because one student kept on answering all of the questions being that no one else wanted to answer a question. I mean come on man getting mad at someone for answering questions REALLY?Read Less
Hood of Bone
13 Jul 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very deceptive marketing regarding their "25% insurance discount". They claim you'll be eligible if you go through their driver's education class, but, please be aware that I have yet to find an insur... Read More
Very deceptive marketing regarding their "25% insurance discount". They claim you'll be eligible if you go through their driver's education class, but, please be aware that I have yet to find an insurance company that actually gives this so-called discount. I decided to call McGinnis to ask which insurance company offered the discount and got into a screaming match with the woman on the other end! I couldn't believe it. She said she couldn't tell me which insurance companies gave it, etc, etc. She was RUDE and I think their whole company is filled with deceptive and misleading practices. Shame on you, McGinnis!Read Less