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Colin Martin

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Available soon 5.0★ from 15 reviews Great for nervous learners
Manual Automatic Available soon

Vehicle: MG MG4 EV

Gender: Male instructor

Lesson duration: 60 minutes

About Colin

Colin Martin is a friendly, reassuring driving instructor based in Portsmouth. He's been teaching automatic driving since 2006 and started The Bright Red L driving school back in 2002. Colin specialises in electric vehicle training, having focused on EVs since 2019, and his students really appreciate the quiet, relaxed learning environment his MG4 EV provides. His students describe him as patient, understanding, and very supportive, especially for nervous learners. Colin helps build confidence and adapts to different learning styles, making lessons stress-free. He's a member of both the local SDIA and national ADINJC professional associations, so he stays up to date with industry developments. Whether you're a complete beginner, switching from manual, or need refresher lessons, Colin's approach makes learning to drive an enjoyable experience.

Services Offered

Nervous students welcome
Refresher lessons

Availability

Regular Working Hours

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Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Areas Covered

Portsmouth

PO2 8RR • 10 mile coverage radius

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Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Colin is a friendly, reassuring and motivating driving instructor. He helped me figure out my learning style and adapted this to my lessons. He is very knowledgeable about cars and in general. I have been taught to be a safe and confident driver, enabling me to pass first time. I enjoyed my lessons very much and would highly recommend Colin. I'm certainly going to miss driving the Tesla!

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Katie Dawson I passed first time thanks to Colin. He is a great teacher, he makes you feel very at ease as soon as you get in the car with him. He was always very encouraging with my driving and made me feel confident on the roads. I would highly recommend Colin to anyone who wants yo learn to drive.

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

I passed first time thanks to Colin. He is a great teacher, he makes you feel very at ease as soon as you get in the car with him. He was always very encouraging with my driving and made me feel confident on the roads. I would highly recommend Colin to anyone who wants yo learn to drive.

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Dan Eth What a great driving instructor. He got me to above test standard.(Passed 1st time). Colin is great, a great teacher and really easy to go along with. I'll miss not having weekly lessons. I can't thank him enough. Highly recommend!

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

What a great driving instructor. He got me to above test standard.(Passed 1st time). Colin is great, a great teacher and really easy to go along with. I'll miss not having weekly lessons. I can't thank him enough. Highly recommend!

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Liz Yaxley Colin has been the most patient and brilliant driving instructor, it's been a joy learning with him.. highly recommended.. plus you get to learn in a Tesla! Thanks again colin.

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Sevgin Cokakbas I would recomend to everyone! Colin is amazing, passed my test on first try. He is patient, understanding and very supportive, build up my confidence. I was very scared of driving and thinking couldn't do it. Colin helped me reach my full potential. He is the best! Thank you very much!

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

I would recomend to everyone! Colin is amazing, passed my test on first try. He is patient, understanding and very supportive, build up my confidence. I was very scared of driving and thinking couldn't do it. Colin helped me reach my full potential. He is the best! Thank you very much!

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Justin Boyd A very patient and knowledgeable instructor whom I highly recommend. I passed the test with ease.

Toria SP

Mar 18, 2026

Julie Martin Look no further than Colin if you want calm, considered and stress free lessons! I almost gave up on trying to obtain a driving licence due to anxiety but thank goodness I came across such a great instructor. I am now a proud holder of a licence at 50plus years young, full of gratitude....cheers Colin

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Colin Martin has 15 student reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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