bristol-test-centre-blog

Pass!

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:51:25 +0100

Congratulations to Faraaz Darr for passing their test yesterday over at Bristol's Southmead driving test center. Paul Hanley managed to get yet another student through first time after embarking on a one month intensive driving course.

Congratulations to the both of you, see you on the road.

Walking to school

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:47:12 +0100

Apparently the number of kids walking to school is in decline as parents are in fear of their child being struck down by speeding cars. The figures show a 4% drop over the past 15 years or so in primary school children making their way on foot to school and obesity in children rates have doubled in the past 20 years. So it may have a small correlation here. Obviously the number of cars on the road has massively increased, and so perhaps parents are right to be fearful.

As a driving instructor, each day I see a number of near misses and incredible acts of stupidity by a manner of car drivers. I personally walk my child to school, but if you drive yours, we'd love to hear the reasons why.

Read the full story here.

Cheapest petrol in Bristol

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:04:19 +0100

This weeks cheapest petrol in Bristol is ...

Asda Patchway and Whitchurch at 129.7

Esso on the Downs, Sainsburys on Winterstoke and Morrisons at Cribbs all come a close second at 129.9.

If anyone knows how the oil fixing scandal is panning out, let us know here at A-Class Driving School. We want to see these prices coming down sometime soon.

Cheapest Diesel in Bristol is ...

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:01:07 +0100

After a friendly request from a friend over a beer, we're now going to report on the cheapest diesel in Bristol each week too. So the first winner of the "Where's the cheapest diesel in Bristol award" goes to ....

Asda Patchway, Whitchurch and Bedminister. All three supermarkets come in at 134.7. So cheap diesel available for the whole of Bristol.

Top 20 rarest cars of the 80s

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:42:09 +0100

Here's a fun article on Honest John's website. They have complied a list of the rarest cars still in action on UK roads, thanks to the DVLA. Each of these cars has less than 200 in circulation. Obviously, some were so bad they probably didn't sell too many, but as time ticks by, these beauties will slowly fade like tears in the rain ....

Once you've had a read of the list, let us know which you think should be saved. I'm plugging for the Merc 19 SLC. Only 140 or so left in existence!

Honest John Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:32:59 +0100

The annual Honest John car awards was held the other night, with some unexpected winners. Least of all the car of the year, Hyundai's ix35.

Read the full article here.

Review Alert!

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:18:14 +0100

Yet another review for Bristol's A-Class Driving School, this one from Dan, who passed last week with Paul and only 3 minors to his name. Have a read of the full testimonial here. If you're wanting driving lessons or seeking a driving instructor with a high pass rate, call Paul on 0774 710 1973. He just keeps on getting them through first time!

New Lambo concept

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:13:33 +0100

Have you seen this? The creators are obviously massive batman fans. This is apparently "a gift from Lamborghini to Lamborghini". Does anyone know what this means?

What we do know is that this one seater, 592bhp, V-10 engine named Egoista (meaning selfish .... really?) is completely ridiculous. It's like a fighter jet without wings. What would you do with it? Except drive really quick? And where oh where would you put the shopping? I personally love it from the side, but not from the front. Let us know your thoughts Bristol.

Pass!

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:30:37 +0100

Congratulations to Nathan Burgess for passing the other day at Bristol's Southmead driving
test center. Paul was his driving instructor and he managed to pick up just three minors on
his way his way round. Well done to both Paul and Nathan. See you on the road.

Review Alert!

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:26:17 +0100

We seem to have had a new review every day now for over a week!
It's going very well for all of us here at A-Class Driving School.
The latest review is from one of my successful students, Lilly.
She passed her test first time over at Bristol's Southmead test center a few
weeks ago and now has shared her experiences with the world here.