Ace driving school
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Reviews
Anya M
9 Jul 2026
REPORT
John was a fantastic automatic driving instructor and I'm very glad I found him!
I'm 31 and had already had about 20 hours of lessons on and off many years prior, which John had no problem with. He w...
John was a fantastic automatic driving instructor and I'm very glad I found him!
I'm 31 and had already had about 20 hours of lessons on and off many years prior, which John had no problem with. He was able to understand where I was at and adjust how to teach me from the get go.
I was always super comfortable in the car with him and he treated me like a good friend, always enjoyed our banters!!
He always had clear communication and reminders about lessons and if there was any issues (E.g. One time the car had broken down, a situation out of anyone's hands, but he let me know about the lesson delay right away)
I passed on my second practical, and I was both over the moon and sad to stop the lessons, but have so much to thank for boosting my confidence and always being so patient with me - fully recommend John! :)
Rebecca Maria
17 May 2026
REPORT
John is excellent and has helped me so much and made me a confident driver. Thanks to you John Ive passed 1st time!! ❤️ best instructor out there!
viknesh vijayan
28 Apr 2026
REPORT
John is such a patient and very positive person and driving instructor. He makes me feel more confident when am driving and creates a positive learning environment. I was a bag of nerves on my driving...
John is such a patient and very positive person and driving instructor. He makes me feel more confident when am driving and creates a positive learning environment. I was a bag of nerves on my driving test today but he tried his level best to instill positivity in me. He is honest and well mannered. Anyone who is sourcing for a driving instructor, John is your man!
Kasper Konsz
6 Nov 2025
REPORT
John is a phenomenal tutor who has helped me to build confidence on the roads and taught me how to drive safely. He was very understanding and always there to help you work on your weaknesses.
Thanks...
John is a phenomenal tutor who has helped me to build confidence on the roads and taught me how to drive safely. He was very understanding and always there to help you work on your weaknesses.
Thanks to him I was able to pass my driving test my first time, which should speak for itself how well he prepared me for it!
Once again, thank you, John. I highly recommend him as a driving instructor.
A Stephen
1 Nov 2025
REPORT
John was amazing! He gave intensive driving lessons for me and was really patient and professional throughout. His clear teaching and calm approach made a huge difference — I managed to pass my test ...
John was amazing! He gave intensive driving lessons for me and was really patient and professional throughout. His clear teaching and calm approach made a huge difference — I managed to pass my test thanks to his excellent guidance. He’s extremely dedicated to teaching and always made sure I understood the core concepts clearly. Highly recommend John to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!
Reece Harris
23 May 2017
REPORT
John was awesome! Passed first time with two minors. He was patient and a great teacher.
Soph Allan
5 Dec 2016
REPORT
John was brilliant all the way through. I was a very nervous driver, and he was so patient with me. Fab xx
Lisa Martin
29 Nov 2016
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Tyler Marshman
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
Great tuition from John, came to him after having a few lessons with another instructor. Very impressive & thorough techniques that makes you a great driver
Brett Barker
29 Sep 2015
REPORT
John is GREAT. I came to John after having a bad experience with another driving school who wasn't as Awe.som as they thought they were. Anyway he soon corrected the bad habits that i picked up else...
John is GREAT. I came to John after having a bad experience with another driving school who wasn't as Awe.som as they thought they were. Anyway he soon corrected the bad habits that i picked up elsewhere and put my nervousness to ease. I did an intensive course, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. John made the whole experience very fun. Id recommend him to anybody. In fact im doing PassPluss soon and partner is also starting lessons with John too, god help him. Thanks ACE!
Sarah Or Sian Kemp
17 Sep 2014
REPORT
What can I say? John is a wonder! Seriously, I am probably the worst sort of person to teach, I am REALLY spacey, erratic, raised in the US so used to being on the other side of the road and generally...
What can I say? John is a wonder! Seriously, I am probably the worst sort of person to teach, I am REALLY spacey, erratic, raised in the US so used to being on the other side of the road and generally kind of a ditz. But John took it all in his stride and was an amazing teacher. He knew exactly how to reprimand gently when I needed to focus but still maintain a kind demeanour and friendly relationship. I think this is a gift that not many people possess. It is so easy to rebuke unkindly, and I never had this experience. The best thing of all, of course, is that I passed the first time with just 4 minors! The only reason that I have not written this review sooner is that literally the same day I passed my test, my husband and I found a house and had to move to England a week later so it has been all go at this end. I cannot recommend John enough!
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07837 456633
125 Middle Street
Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taff CF37 4PW
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07:00AM-22:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
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Wednesday
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Ace driving school
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
125 Middle Street
Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taff CF37 4PW
Business Hours
Monday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Tuesday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Wednesday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Thursday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Friday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Saturday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Sunday
07:00AM-22:00PM
Reviews
Anya M
9 Jul 2026
John was a fantastic automatic driving instructor and I'm very glad I found him!
I'm 31 and had already had about 20 hours of lessons on and off many years prior, which John had no problem with. He w...
John was a fantastic automatic driving instructor and I'm very glad I found him!
I'm 31 and had already had about 20 hours of lessons on and off many years prior, which John had no problem with. He was able to understand where I was at and adjust how to teach me from the get go.
I was always super comfortable in the car with him and he treated me like a good friend, always enjoyed our banters!!
He always had clear communication and reminders about lessons and if there was any issues (E.g. One time the car had broken down, a situation out of anyone's hands, but he let me know about the lesson delay right away)
I passed on my second practical, and I was both over the moon and sad to stop the lessons, but have so much to thank for boosting my confidence and always being so patient with me - fully recommend John! :)
Rebecca Maria
17 May 2026
John is excellent and has helped me so much and made me a confident driver. Thanks to you John Ive passed 1st time!! ❤️ best instructor out there!
viknesh vijayan
28 Apr 2026
John is such a patient and very positive person and driving instructor. He makes me feel more confident when am driving and creates a positive learning environment. I was a bag of nerves on my driving...
John is such a patient and very positive person and driving instructor. He makes me feel more confident when am driving and creates a positive learning environment. I was a bag of nerves on my driving test today but he tried his level best to instill positivity in me. He is honest and well mannered. Anyone who is sourcing for a driving instructor, John is your man!
Kasper Konsz
6 Nov 2025
John is a phenomenal tutor who has helped me to build confidence on the roads and taught me how to drive safely. He was very understanding and always there to help you work on your weaknesses.
Thanks...
John is a phenomenal tutor who has helped me to build confidence on the roads and taught me how to drive safely. He was very understanding and always there to help you work on your weaknesses.
Thanks to him I was able to pass my driving test my first time, which should speak for itself how well he prepared me for it!
Once again, thank you, John. I highly recommend him as a driving instructor.
A Stephen
1 Nov 2025
John was amazing! He gave intensive driving lessons for me and was really patient and professional throughout. His clear teaching and calm approach made a huge difference — I managed to pass my test ...
John was amazing! He gave intensive driving lessons for me and was really patient and professional throughout. His clear teaching and calm approach made a huge difference — I managed to pass my test thanks to his excellent guidance. He’s extremely dedicated to teaching and always made sure I understood the core concepts clearly. Highly recommend John to anyone looking for a great driving instructor!
Reece Harris
23 May 2017
John was awesome! Passed first time with two minors. He was patient and a great teacher.
Soph Allan
5 Dec 2016
John was brilliant all the way through. I was a very nervous driver, and he was so patient with me. Fab xx
Lisa Martin
29 Nov 2016
Tyler Marshman
3 Nov 2015
Great tuition from John, came to him after having a few lessons with another instructor. Very impressive & thorough techniques that makes you a great driver
Brett Barker
29 Sep 2015
John is GREAT. I came to John after having a bad experience with another driving school who wasn't as Awe.som as they thought they were. Anyway he soon corrected the bad habits that i picked up else...
John is GREAT. I came to John after having a bad experience with another driving school who wasn't as Awe.som as they thought they were. Anyway he soon corrected the bad habits that i picked up elsewhere and put my nervousness to ease. I did an intensive course, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. John made the whole experience very fun. Id recommend him to anybody. In fact im doing PassPluss soon and partner is also starting lessons with John too, god help him. Thanks ACE!
Sarah Or Sian Kemp
17 Sep 2014
What can I say? John is a wonder! Seriously, I am probably the worst sort of person to teach, I am REALLY spacey, erratic, raised in the US so used to being on the other side of the road and generally...
What can I say? John is a wonder! Seriously, I am probably the worst sort of person to teach, I am REALLY spacey, erratic, raised in the US so used to being on the other side of the road and generally kind of a ditz. But John took it all in his stride and was an amazing teacher. He knew exactly how to reprimand gently when I needed to focus but still maintain a kind demeanour and friendly relationship. I think this is a gift that not many people possess. It is so easy to rebuke unkindly, and I never had this experience. The best thing of all, of course, is that I passed the first time with just 4 minors! The only reason that I have not written this review sooner is that literally the same day I passed my test, my husband and I found a house and had to move to England a week later so it has been all go at this end. I cannot recommend John enough!
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