Tony Cotterell

Tony Cotterell runs Basingstoke Driving School with over 15 years of teaching experience. He's taught pupils from 16 to 86 years old and knows the Basingstoke area inside out after 30 years there. You'll learn in a comfortable manual Audi A1 TDI fitted with dual controls, and he guarantees no price increases, no change of instructor mid-training, and full lesson times. If he's 10 minutes late without notice, you get 20 minutes free. He's an approved Hampshire County Council Pass Plus instructor, DIA member, and Enhanced CRB checked. Tony offers a money-back guarantee if you're not happy with any lesson, and he keeps a database of local test routes to help you prepare. He's big on punctuality and keeping the car smoke-free for everyone's comfort. His approach is straightforward and reliable, focusing on getting you through your theory and practical tests with a high first-time pass rate. He also provides useful tips, like checking your car's fit for test and avoiding online booking scams by going direct to gov.uk.