Alan Richards School of Motoring
Widnes, Cheshire
Reviews
Matthew Barlow
21 Jan 2026
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Passed first time with Alan and honestly can’t thank him enough. Great instructor who helped me get over driving anxiety. Would definitely recommend to anyone within the area.
Ellice Bowskill
27 Oct 2025
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Cant thank Alan enough for helping me pass my driving test. After failing my first time and taking a break I have now finally passed and it’s all down to Alan’s perseverance and dedication to helping ...
Cant thank Alan enough for helping me pass my driving test. After failing my first time and taking a break I have now finally passed and it’s all down to Alan’s perseverance and dedication to helping me, he has helped both myself and my sister pass. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for an instructor who takes their job seriously in helping their students pass, thank you Alan so much ☺️
Lucas Gannon
9 Jul 2025
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Had a great experience with Alan as my driving instructor. From lesson one he’s helped me improve as a driver and ultimately got me to the position I’m in having passed. Would definitely recommend Ala...
Had a great experience with Alan as my driving instructor. From lesson one he’s helped me improve as a driver and ultimately got me to the position I’m in having passed. Would definitely recommend Alan for anyone who is looking for a skilled driving aswell as being a nice bloke in general.
Kev Bol
27 Jan 2025
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Alan is a very professional instructor, always on time, very patient and very knowledgeable Makes you feel comfortable whist learning to drive.
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to...
Alan is a very professional instructor, always on time, very patient and very knowledgeable Makes you feel comfortable whist learning to drive.
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive, as I passed first time without any minors.
Rachael Chandler
28 May 2024
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Alan has been an amazing and supportive driving instructor. Really encouraging, building confidence throughout the entire process. He has always been punctual and has been great fitting lessons around...
Alan has been an amazing and supportive driving instructor. Really encouraging, building confidence throughout the entire process. He has always been punctual and has been great fitting lessons around my busy schedule. His clear instruction and calm demeanour has made me feel so comfortable driving and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!
Rachael Fox
6 Feb 2018
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I learnt with Alan after having 3 instructors before hand, who didn’t make me feel comfortable at all, we decided to start a complete fresh as if I hadn’t drove before & learn the way Alan taught & it...
I learnt with Alan after having 3 instructors before hand, who didn’t make me feel comfortable at all, we decided to start a complete fresh as if I hadn’t drove before & learn the way Alan taught & it worked for the best, I never imagined I would pass first time as I always knocked myself on lessons & Alan made me feel confident again.. I would definitely recommend Alan to my friends & family, if I didn’t start with Alan I wouldnt be driving now.. thanks for everything :)!!!
antonia smith
1 Feb 2018
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Couldn’t recommend Alan enough! Alan makes you feel calm behind the wheel and gives you all the confidence you need. I wouldn’t have passed first time if it wasn’t for Alan.
Summer Wrench
29 Nov 2017
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I can't recommend Alan enough! He has put so much time and effort in to all of my lessons to which I can't thank him enough for everything! I passed today after just over 9 months of lessons! He is am...
I can't recommend Alan enough! He has put so much time and effort in to all of my lessons to which I can't thank him enough for everything! I passed today after just over 9 months of lessons! He is amazing! My sister will be with you in a year!!
Hannah
1 Nov 2017
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Lovely instructor, really helpful and knows practically everything there is to know! Makes you feel comfortable and as though no question is a stupid one, which I felt I had asked a lot of! Definitely...
Lovely instructor, really helpful and knows practically everything there is to know! Makes you feel comfortable and as though no question is a stupid one, which I felt I had asked a lot of! Definitely recommend to my friends and family, thanks for all your time and effort and for helping me to pass!
Jane Basnett
13 Sep 2017
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Highly recommend Alan who has got me through my test today! Patient, calm and friendly manner during all my lessons. Punctual and reliable and let's you know he's on his way before every single lesson...
Highly recommend Alan who has got me through my test today! Patient, calm and friendly manner during all my lessons. Punctual and reliable and let's you know he's on his way before every single lesson, which I think is so professional. Always put me at ease and a highly skilled teacher. I started learning at 46 and he managed to get me passed! So whatever your age you won't go wrong with Alan
Helen Stevens
3 Feb 2017
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No happy the way my 2 lessons got cancelled an was given my money back coz I asked why my lessons finished 10mins early as I paid for a 10 block booking an didn't get an explanation which I found ver...
No happy the way my 2 lessons got cancelled an was given my money back coz I asked why my lessons finished 10mins early as I paid for a 10 block booking an didn't get an explanation which I found very unprofessional
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17 Lynton Crescent
Widnes Cheshire WA8 7NS
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Alan Richards School of Motoring
Widnes, Cheshire
17 Lynton Crescent
Widnes Cheshire WA8 7NS
Business Hours
Monday
00:00AM-24:00PM
Reviews
Matthew Barlow
21 Jan 2026
Passed first time with Alan and honestly can’t thank him enough. Great instructor who helped me get over driving anxiety. Would definitely recommend to anyone within the area.
Ellice Bowskill
27 Oct 2025
Cant thank Alan enough for helping me pass my driving test. After failing my first time and taking a break I have now finally passed and it’s all down to Alan’s perseverance and dedication to helping ...
Cant thank Alan enough for helping me pass my driving test. After failing my first time and taking a break I have now finally passed and it’s all down to Alan’s perseverance and dedication to helping me, he has helped both myself and my sister pass. I highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for an instructor who takes their job seriously in helping their students pass, thank you Alan so much ☺️
Lucas Gannon
9 Jul 2025
Had a great experience with Alan as my driving instructor. From lesson one he’s helped me improve as a driver and ultimately got me to the position I’m in having passed. Would definitely recommend Ala...
Had a great experience with Alan as my driving instructor. From lesson one he’s helped me improve as a driver and ultimately got me to the position I’m in having passed. Would definitely recommend Alan for anyone who is looking for a skilled driving aswell as being a nice bloke in general.
Kev Bol
27 Jan 2025
Alan is a very professional instructor, always on time, very patient and very knowledgeable Makes you feel comfortable whist learning to drive.
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to...
Alan is a very professional instructor, always on time, very patient and very knowledgeable Makes you feel comfortable whist learning to drive.
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive, as I passed first time without any minors.
Rachael Chandler
28 May 2024
Alan has been an amazing and supportive driving instructor. Really encouraging, building confidence throughout the entire process. He has always been punctual and has been great fitting lessons around...
Alan has been an amazing and supportive driving instructor. Really encouraging, building confidence throughout the entire process. He has always been punctual and has been great fitting lessons around my busy schedule. His clear instruction and calm demeanour has made me feel so comfortable driving and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!
Rachael Fox
6 Feb 2018
I learnt with Alan after having 3 instructors before hand, who didn’t make me feel comfortable at all, we decided to start a complete fresh as if I hadn’t drove before & learn the way Alan taught & it...
I learnt with Alan after having 3 instructors before hand, who didn’t make me feel comfortable at all, we decided to start a complete fresh as if I hadn’t drove before & learn the way Alan taught & it worked for the best, I never imagined I would pass first time as I always knocked myself on lessons & Alan made me feel confident again.. I would definitely recommend Alan to my friends & family, if I didn’t start with Alan I wouldnt be driving now.. thanks for everything :)!!!
antonia smith
1 Feb 2018
Couldn’t recommend Alan enough! Alan makes you feel calm behind the wheel and gives you all the confidence you need. I wouldn’t have passed first time if it wasn’t for Alan.
Summer Wrench
29 Nov 2017
I can't recommend Alan enough! He has put so much time and effort in to all of my lessons to which I can't thank him enough for everything! I passed today after just over 9 months of lessons! He is am...
I can't recommend Alan enough! He has put so much time and effort in to all of my lessons to which I can't thank him enough for everything! I passed today after just over 9 months of lessons! He is amazing! My sister will be with you in a year!!
Hannah
1 Nov 2017
Lovely instructor, really helpful and knows practically everything there is to know! Makes you feel comfortable and as though no question is a stupid one, which I felt I had asked a lot of! Definitely...
Lovely instructor, really helpful and knows practically everything there is to know! Makes you feel comfortable and as though no question is a stupid one, which I felt I had asked a lot of! Definitely recommend to my friends and family, thanks for all your time and effort and for helping me to pass!
Jane Basnett
13 Sep 2017
Highly recommend Alan who has got me through my test today! Patient, calm and friendly manner during all my lessons. Punctual and reliable and let's you know he's on his way before every single lesson...
Highly recommend Alan who has got me through my test today! Patient, calm and friendly manner during all my lessons. Punctual and reliable and let's you know he's on his way before every single lesson, which I think is so professional. Always put me at ease and a highly skilled teacher. I started learning at 46 and he managed to get me passed! So whatever your age you won't go wrong with Alan
Helen Stevens
3 Feb 2017
No happy the way my 2 lessons got cancelled an was given my money back coz I asked why my lessons finished 10mins early as I paid for a 10 block booking an didn't get an explanation which I found ver...
No happy the way my 2 lessons got cancelled an was given my money back coz I asked why my lessons finished 10mins early as I paid for a 10 block booking an didn't get an explanation which I found very unprofessional
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