Echo Driving School Testimonials

"Professionalism, Quality, Value for money "

I have tried many driving schools and have to say that this has been my best experience and I passed 1st time today!!!! I highly recommend echo driving school and my driving instructor Manik. Thanks for all the support and taking me out of my comfort zone. 🙌👌🚘

Shelon Richards

Took my test on my birthday and passed first time with only 3 driving faults. All thanks to my instructor who is an excellent teacher and showed patience under difficult circumstances. I would high recommend for people of all ages and abilities.

Joel, Mitcham CR4

"Manik is the greatest instructor ever! "

Manik is the greatest instructor ever! I had the most positive experience, he was so supportive and informative. He has given me the tools to become a good and safe driver and was great to chat to as well! He is the whole package and brings out the best in people. Just the best there is and a wonderful person! Thank you Manik for your patience and guidance!

Bell SW16

Great driving instructor, good car and his videos on youtube really help. I passed first time with not many minor faults couldn’t recommend enough👍

Hasan Mehmood, Norbury SW16

Manik is a fantastic driving instructor. Very patient, very methodical and most importantly helped me to pass my driving test with 0 faults. I will miss our Sunday morning catch ups. Highly recommend to complete beginners or intermediate drivers looking to pass. Excellent experience. Thank you!

Ross Phillips, Streatham Hill/Brixton

"A wonderful friendly man, motivated me to pass the test"

A wonderful friendly man, motivated me to pass the test and a guy who will take a step further to make you achieve it. I sincerely recommend Manik to everyone. Thank you Brother

Ethan Carpus, Tooting Bec SW17

"Manik has an amazing way of delivering his tuition for easy understanding"

I started off learning how to drive with very little confidence on the roads and wondered if I would ever be able to drive by myself on the roads one day. Roads songs were one other thing which I just did not seem to grasp! I got into contact with Manik to take me on and I must say Echo driving school sure did deliver. Manik has an amazing way of delivering …

Reneeme, Thornton Heath CR

"Thank you for helping me in driving I'm so happy that I passed within a Month."

Manik thank you for helping me in driving I'm so happy that I passed within a Month. You are a good instructor. Echo driving is the best company 😁

Ridkika, Streatham SW16

"By Far the best instructor around!"

By Far the best instructor around, passed my test today with only 10 lessons with him. makes you feel very comfortable and supports you from day 1. such a laugh to be around too. would recommend him 100%. Manik I Cannot thank you Enough 😎

Amy Andrews, Mitcham CR4

"5 star rating if not more as he was a massive help"

Passed with Manik who gave me all the help and training I needed for the day! 100% a 5-star rating if not more as he was a massive help and couldn’t have done this without him.

Hamza, Streatham Common SW16

"Had a great experience with Echo driving learning how to drive."

Credit to Manik who helped massively with my driving skills. He has much experience to guide any learner how to drive safely on the roads. He knows all the ins and outs to help you improve your driving capabilities. Manik is an upbeat person who makes learning to drive enjoyable and not boring and makes you feel comfortable. Definitely getting a 5 star …

Yunus, Colliers Wood SW19

Manik was great. Calm, collected, constructive - everything you could want in a teacher. Got me ready to pass 1st time round! Highly recommend.

Wilf Scolding, Streatham Hill SW16

"Thanks to him I managed to pass 1st time after only 15 hours."

Shows real qualities of a teacher, knows the test inside out and can explain everything he tells you. He is also a very fun person making driving enjoyable and not boring. Thanks to him I managed to pass 1st time after only 15 hours.

Bruno Dul, Pollards Hill

"Very patient and always on time, professional THANK you "

Colette Stewart Pass my driving test today horaaay!!! First go Still buzzing..I must say thanks to Echo driving School, you are the best have no regrets every penny well spent.. Manik you are the man very good instructor THANK YOU..We got on from our first lesson sometimes it felt like i was with a friend..You made me feel so relax and comfortable, very patient …

Colette Stewart Croydon

"I passed my driving test first time."

My instructor Manik very professional. I passed my driving test for the first time. Highly recommend him.

Desmond Gillis, Streatham Vale SW16

"Couldn't be more charming and relaxing. "

Fantastic service and great results. Couldn't be more charming and relaxing. After failing 3 times over the past 10 years echo got me through on the first attempt. Would highly recommend!!

Ed Smith Streatham SW16

I started with echo driving after doing a few lessons and thinking I knew how to drive. After just only the first lesson Manik the instructor picked out faults which would have caused me to fail if I were on a test. I learned a lot from echo driving school and I owe it to echo for passing my test today. If anyone is looking for an instructor who will be able …

Ahmad, Norbury SW16

"Manik simplifies everything - takes the stress out of driving"

Passed 2nd time. Manik simplifies everything - takes the stress out of driving by teaching in an ordered and matter of fact way. And very relaxed which is definitely what you need in a driving instructor

Emily SW17

"Learning to drive from a very knowledgeable individual"

Echo driving school offered me a complete all round learning experience from start to finish. Guiding me through my theory test and calming my nerves for my practical! Learning to drive from a very knowledgeable individual, not only taught me how to successfully drive, taught me how to read the london roads, or taught me the mechanics behind the car itself! …

Sara SW17, Tooting Bec

"Wonderful driving instructor"

It was a pleasure for me to learn with Manik, he is wonderful driving instructor,who taught me the skills I needed throughout my learning experience. I would recommend Manik to absolutely everyone,as he was so kind and patient with me when I made silly mistakes. I was very nervous to begin my darling lesson but Manik made me feel comfortable from my first lesson. …

Yana, Streatham (SW16)

"I learned to drive"

I got help with my theory and got in such a good frame of mind. My lessons made sense, the roads made sense and I learned to drive.

Eric, Mitcham (CR4)

"I feel safe and happy"

My lessons were so fun I learned new things every time. I think having good conversations with my instructor about my concerns and aim with driving really helped.

Jane Clarke, Streatham (SW16)

"Passed first time"

All my friends were passing their test first time and I knew I had to do the same. My instructor was so good at relating to how I felt on the road and guided me to be focused.

Andrew, West Norwood (SE27)

"Great motorway driving"

I just really needed to pass as I needed to drive for the family. Life is great on the roads. I'm confident and I can drive as far as I need to go thanks to the confidence I gained with motorway driving.

Steven, Norbury (SW16)

"Passed with flying colours"

Passed with flying colours today, thanks to Echo Driving School! Fantastic instructor, patient and knowledgeable! Great at providing feedback without making you feel nervous about your mistakes.

Jade Collazo, Merton (SW19)

"Improved so much"

I found myself having improved so much in my driving and technique. I came to Echo Driving after failing my first test elsewhere. As someone who was quite anxious, I gained confidence and got the cure for my fear of roundabouts!!!

Marina, Tooting Bec (SW17)

"Brilliant instructor"

Manik is a brilliant driving instructor, he gives the best tips, constructive feedback and friendly – and more importantly got me passed. You could not want a better instructor!

Calvin, Tooting Bec (SW17)

"Enjoyable lessons"

I had an excellent instructor, very patient, friendly and professional. He gave me amazing tips and constructive feedback. He made the lessons so enjoyable and relaxed I looked forward to each lesson.

Gelila, Balham (SW12)

"Build confidence"

Manik is the best instructor around. He helped me build confidence in myself ... I passed first time round. His encouragement and wisdom helped me put those nerves away. Thanks Manik!

Shelby, Colliers Wood (SW19)

"Zero minor faults in driving test"

I came across Echo Driving School when I was with my previous driving instructor researching test routes for the Mitcham test centre and found Manik's route explanations on YouTube. My previous instructor was very unreliable and during a two month period all but one of my weekly lessons were cancelled. I decided enough was enough and contacted Manik, who was …

Adam Karcy, Earlsfield (SW18)

"I learned to drive"

I got help with my theory and got in such a good frame of mind. My lessons made sense, the roads made sense and I learned to drive.

Eric, Mitcham (CR4)

"Friendly instructor"

I didn't think it would be this quick. I just got on so well with my instructor it's like I just remembered everything he said because of the way he said it.

Peter, Wandsworth (SW18)

"Good techniques for manoeuvres"

Manik’s professionalism shines all the way through in everything he does. He has taught me good techniques for all the manoeuvres which are easy to remember. I found that he had a very structured plan for teaching me to drive with realistic targets. He made sure that I was fully familiar with the areas that are local to the test centre. All of these prepared …

Ashwin, Tooting Bec (SW17)

"Astonishing compared to other schools"

Manik is an astonishing driving instructor compared to the local driving schools i have tried to work with beforehand. I recently passed my practical driving test with only two minor failures thanks to his patience, support and productive criticism that allowed me to build up the confidence to drive. He was very reassuring, and always facilitated my availability …

Chris Ford, Tooting Bec (SW17)

"Fantastic teacher coach motivator"

I just wanted to write a little note about Manik your instructor. He has been a fantastic teacher, coach, motivator and I can't thank him enough for making me pass. He insisted on working on my weakness and told me which videos to watch (mine being roundabout and bay park). He always kept calm and patient, cool and relaxed which helps a lot not to panic and concentrate. …

Alexandre Maaroufi, Balham (SW12)

"overcome driving challenges"

I just wanted to say thank you so much for your support throughout the last year it hasn't always been easy and you have helped me overcome a lot of challenges confidence and nerves being the main ones! I am still in shock that I passed first time.

Cat Vezmar, Colliers Wood (SW19)

"It was fun and easy"

It was fun and easy to have my driving licence with Echo Driving.

Erdem, Earlsfield (SW18)

"Passed within two months"

I comfortably passed my test after two months of weekly lessons with Manik at Echo Driving School. He is very friendly and professional and his positive encouragement made our lessons a relaxed and fun experience- so much so that I almost wish I hadn't passed first time! His lovely new car was a bonus! Thanks a lot Manik and Echo, you get my recommendation!

John Standfast, Streatham (SW16)

"Made me feel at ease"

Manik and Echo Driving School were perfect. My lessons were comforting yet professional, making me feel at ease at the wheel. Manik always ensured that I was getting the best value out of the lessons, pushing me where needed and putting focus on areas of improvement. The high calibre work of Echo Driving School was evidenced with a first time pass! Highly …

Shafee Latif, Wandsworth (SW18)

"Very calm and collected instructor "

I would like to say a massive thanks to Manik a very calm and collected instructor that always makes you feel brave and confident. I can’t appreciate him enough for his time and effort. Thank you again.

Nassiry SW16 Pollards Hill

"Was a pleasure to learn to drive with Manik"

Manik was amazing at helping me pass! He made me feel confident in every single lesson and went above and beyond to help me pass. He was always positive and encouraging and made the lessons fun and lighthearted. Was a pleasure to learn to drive with Manik Highly recommend Manik and Echo driving school. Thank you!

Sharon SW19 Colliers Wood

I give a big thanks to Mr Manik for his help and support to get me the driving licence. I highly recommend Echo Driving school without any questions.,💯💯💯 Thank you Echo Driving school.🎉🎉

Taybur CR0 Thornton Heath

"I passed the first time!! so thanks once again."

Definitely recommend, I was an extremely nervous first time driver but I learnt in such a quick time, thanks to Manik. He is extremely patient, friendly and he really simplified it for me. I passed the first time!! so thanks once again.

Anisha SW17

"The most patient driving instructor who believes in you"

The most patient driving instructor who believes in you. Every was explained and simplified for better understanding. Wouldn’t of been able to pass without Maniks encouragement and belief in me. 100% recommend. Thanks Manik

Georgia Colliers Wood

"Very kind and honest person"

Very good driving instructor and managed to push me to improve on things I had a weakness in, very kind and honest person as well.

Anis Pollards Hill

"Professionalism, Quality, Value for money "

"I would high recommend for people of all ages and abilities."

"Manik is the greatest instructor ever! "

" I passed first time with not many minor faults couldn’t recommend enough"

"Highly recommend to complete beginners or intermediate drivers looking to pass"

"A wonderful friendly man, motivated me to pass the test"

"Manik has an amazing way of delivering his tuition for easy understanding"

"Thank you for helping me in driving I'm so happy that I passed within a Month."

"By Far the best instructor around!"

"5 star rating if not more as he was a massive help"

"Had a great experience with Echo driving learning how to drive."

"Got me ready to pass 1st time round! Highly recommend. "

"Thanks to him I managed to pass 1st time after only 15 hours."

"Very patient and always on time, professional THANK you "

"I passed my driving test first time."

"Couldn't be more charming and relaxing. "

"I 100% recommend echo driving school."

"Manik simplifies everything - takes the stress out of driving"

"Learning to drive from a very knowledgeable individual"

"Wonderful driving instructor"

"I learned to drive"

"I feel safe and happy"

"Passed first time"

"Great motorway driving"

"Passed with flying colours"

"Improved so much"

"Brilliant instructor"

"Enjoyable lessons"

"Build confidence"

"Zero minor faults in driving test"

"I learned to drive"

"Friendly instructor"

"Good techniques for manoeuvres"

"Astonishing compared to other schools"

"Fantastic teacher coach motivator"

"overcome driving challenges"

"It was fun and easy"

"Passed within two months"

"Made me feel at ease"

"Very calm and collected instructor "

"Was a pleasure to learn to drive with Manik"

"I highly recommend Echo Driving school without any questions.,💯💯💯"

"I passed the first time!! so thanks once again."

"The most patient driving instructor who believes in you"

"Very kind and honest person"