Learner reviews

Lindsey Murphy

After stopping and starting lessons for many years Mel was the one to finally help me pass! She’s so calm and patient and would highly recommend her to everyone! I can’t thank her enough. Will miss our chats and gossips 😂❤️

Talia Stephens

0 Driver Faults

Well what can I say… less than two full months learning with Mel and I passed my driving test in Chester with 0 faults! It has been a wonderful journey and I will miss our lessons! We had quite the journey together, and I’m grateful I was able to help Mel pass her part 3! All the best for the future!!!🚘🥳🫶 if you’re looking for a welcoming and calm tutor, Mel is the person for the job!!

Maria Nicula

I highly recommend Mel, she is amazing and patient with students. When I first started to drive I had no experience before, my confidence was very low and Mel helped me a lot, she explained everything very well and encouraged me all the time.

Lucy Fisher

Only 1df

I honestly couldn’t recommend Mel enough! She’s been incredibly support throughout the lessons, always explaining everything so clearly. I started off really nervous, but thanks to Mel, I’ve gained so much confidence in myself and my driving. Mel hasn’t just taught me how to drive, but how to be a safe and confident driver too. I’m so grateful for all her help and support. Thank you Mel !

Sasha Forsyth

1st Time Pass!!

I passed my driving test first time after only a few months of lessons! I was very anxious throughout, but Mel was always so patient, reassuring and helpful, and really helped me build my confidence on the roads. She's also genuinely such a lovely person - really couldn't recommend her enough! Thank you so much! ✨🚙

Jamie Farquharson

1st Time Pass

Passed first time with Mel. Can't fault her teaching, exactly what I needed, patient and knows her stuff. If you are wanting to learn automatic this is where to go to pass.

Kayleigh Futia

The Best!

I would highly recommend Mel. She has helped me so much. Mel is patient and calming and has a great sense of humour. I will miss our weekly lessons... Thank you Mel you're the best 😊

Sara Taylor

Passed 1st Time!

Mel is such a lovely instructor, I was very nervous to start again after taking years away from learning but chose to start again with Mel which was the best choice, she's very patient and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning, she takes her time explaining everything properly and has no problem repeating if your not sure or not understanding anything, I would definitely recommend Mel to anyone wanting to learn automatic, id do it all again just to have our weekly chats and giggles.

Louise Kettle

100% recommend

Melanie is a fantastic driving instructor. So kind and thoughtful, would help me in anyway possible. Made me feel comfortable, would answer any questions I had, kept me calm and believed in me.

Martine Rose Carter

Finally after five years I been trying to figure out why I can’t pass. God bless my heart 💓 and send me Melanie. She’s gave me a fully confidence Melanie is very sweet, kind and patient. I will always recommend her to anyone who needs to drive automatic car. God bless her and all her family xx💖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Arun Paruthappara

I wholeheartedly recommend Mel Potter!!

I wholeheartedly recommend Mel Potter to anyone seeking automatic driving lessons. I always looked forward to my sessions because she was incredibly supportive and boosted my confidence to pass my test. Thank you once again! 🙏🙏🙏

Grace Sconce

Mel is such a lovely instructor to have!!

Mel is such a lovely instructor to have, she has been such a wonderful teacher over the last year. From patience when I was starting out, to fine tuning before my test, she always has a clear answer. Learning to drive in Mel’s car means that you will always be learning to drive in an stress-free environment. Thank you for all of your help.

Erin Bunnell

I can’t recommend Mel enough!!

I can’t recommend Mel enough as a driving instructor. She’s really patient and always made me feel comfortable behind the wheel, even when I was nervous. She’s takes the time to properly explain things and helped build my confidence bit by bit. She’s also really easy to get along with, which made lessons feel relaxed and actually enjoyable. I’m really grateful for all her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone learning to drive.

Isabella Thorley

I would highly recommend learning to drive with Mel Potter!!

I would highly recommend learning to drive with Mel Potter, she is just an incredible person so kind, has the patience of a Saint. Always had clear explanations and guidance throughout each lesson. Always punctual, helped grow my confidence, very supportive and made driving very enjoyable. Thank you for believing in me and being a part of this journey, forever greatful xx

Knackererd Nana

I would thoroughly recommend Mel!!!

I would thoroughly recommend Mel to learn to drive with. She is calm, patient and kind. I was a really nervous learner but she was brilliant and for the 1st time ever I didn’t stop learning to drive and eventually passed my test! Thanks Melxx

Emma Dale

After 28 years of trying I have finally passed!!

After 28 years of trying I have finally passed. Thanks to Mel’s support where I needed it, patience of a Saint and understanding of my nervousness and anxiety around driving she got me through with only 1 minor. I appreciate all the help she gave me and would recommend her to anybody. Thank you Mel for being the best person to finally give me the confidence I needed.

Lucy Edwards

OMG I passed!!!

Mel is an amazing driving instructor who is very patient and so helpful. After failing with other instructors I passed 1st time with Mel. Would definitely recommend.

Stacey Roberts

I can't thank Mel enough for helping me pass both my theory and practical driving tests. From start to finish Mel has been an amazing help and support making sure I felt happy and comfortable each week with a plan of what we are going to achieve in that lesson. I'll miss our weekly chats and drives

Jess MacDougall

Mel is such a brilliant teacher - she's patient, gentle and makes you feel so at ease. I was more nervous than most people when it came to taking my test and she always made me feel so much more relaxed and confident. I'd recommend her to anybody!

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