Automotive Academy for New York
Uniondale, New York
Reviews
bigdanamic
21 Apr 2025
REPORT
Marda is very knowledgeable and made my experience very enjoyable. The curriculum was very straightforward and easy to follow along. I would recommend Automotive academy for New York to anyone.
David Leyva
14 Mar 2025
REPORT
My experience taking driving classes here wasn’t what I was expecting at all.
Back in the spring of 2018, I took like 10 classes with Marda but I failed my road test in July of that same year and got...
My experience taking driving classes here wasn’t what I was expecting at all.
Back in the spring of 2018, I took like 10 classes with Marda but I failed my road test in July of that same year and got 85 points on it. This comes to show that all of the other reviews about the students passing their road test on the first try are NOT true.
Also, Marda taught me the basics of driving and more but she wasn’t too patient during her lessons and got frustrated at times whenever I would commit a driving error behind the wheel. Her very old car didn’t have any air conditioning at all during that summer when I was taking those classes, which obviously made the experience worse and more stressful.
I had to switch to another driving school to pass my next road test. And this is why I wouldn’t really recommend this school. If you live in Queens, please consider taking classes at No. 1 Driving School instead. It’s better and even cheaper.
Alyssa P
1 Mar 2020
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I highly recommend this driving school! Marda is a very knowledgeable instructor and gives honest, effective feedback during her lessons. Not only did she teach me how to drive safely, she gave great ...
I highly recommend this driving school! Marda is a very knowledgeable instructor and gives honest, effective feedback during her lessons. Not only did she teach me how to drive safely, she gave great advice on how to take the driving exam and what the examiner may look for (something I was very nervous about before enrolling). I bought a package deal and the road test fee, the payment was easy and efficient. I am very pleased and grateful that I enrolled!
Kimberly McDonald
14 Jan 2019
REPORT
I really enjoyed my experience with Marda! I had driving experience prior to practicing with Marda but knew I wasn’t ready. By the end of my lessons I was more than confident. She taught me everything...
I really enjoyed my experience with Marda! I had driving experience prior to practicing with Marda but knew I wasn’t ready. By the end of my lessons I was more than confident. She taught me everything I needed to know to pass the driving test and I did on my very first try! I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great teacher !!
Rohit Arora
19 Jan 2018
REPORT
Very good and great I had the road test today and I pass first time.
Ashley Canizales
3 Oct 2017
REPORT
My experience with Automotive Academy was awesome! Ms. Marda is a great instructor and thanks to her I passed my road test on my first try. I highly suggest anyone to choose Automotive Academy for the...
My experience with Automotive Academy was awesome! Ms. Marda is a great instructor and thanks to her I passed my road test on my first try. I highly suggest anyone to choose Automotive Academy for their services!
Sabrina S.
14 Aug 2017
REPORT
I took two single driving lessons with Marda at the Automotive Academy and it was excellent. I highly recommend taking driving lessons at this location because she tells you everything you need to kno...
I took two single driving lessons with Marda at the Automotive Academy and it was excellent. I highly recommend taking driving lessons at this location because she tells you everything you need to know in order to pass the driver's test. Marda went through everything in detail and critiqued me on what I needed to improve on while also giving back positive feedback on what I did correctly. If I was unable to do something correctly, she took the time out to help me redo it and gave me tips that are helpful for the driver's exam.
Cynthia Gonzalez-kravitz
19 Jun 2017
REPORT
As a 1st driver of a certain age, Marda put me at ease with every lesson; the price was very reasonable and even cheaper than other places I looked at; Marda was very accommodating with my lesson dat...
As a 1st driver of a certain age, Marda put me at ease with every lesson; the price was very reasonable and even cheaper than other places I looked at; Marda was very accommodating with my lesson dates/time. She helped build my confidence, even when I had doubt. Told me to stay out of my head and advised me on what I need to correct or do better at. I passed the driving test my 1st time out. Could not have done it without her.
Adam Rana
23 May 2017
REPORT
Marda was very helpful and showed me exactly everything I needed to do. Thanks to her help I was able to pass the road test on my first try.
I really recommend this place and suggest you to sign up
T...
Marda was very helpful and showed me exactly everything I needed to do. Thanks to her help I was able to pass the road test on my first try.
I really recommend this place and suggest you to sign up
Thanks once again
Monique Henry
22 Oct 2016
REPORT
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our ...
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our appointments and most of all I passed my road test on the first try. Truly skilled, professional and personal attention to fit my needs as a driver.
Monique Owens
22 Oct 2016
REPORT
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our ...
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our appointments and most of all I passed my road test on the first try. Truly skilled, professional and personal attention to fit my needs as a driver.
Marvella Bowman
11 Apr 2016
REPORT
I have taken the course twice so far. It is very informative and the way it is taught makes it enjoyable. I definitely recommend this course, through Cross County Safety Education for all drivers!
Dezza Rae Gaines
31 Mar 2016
REPORT
Ms. Marda Gaines is a great driving instructor and willing to work with you and give you low prices and discounts with her defensive driving course. She is 100% legit business woman helping people get...
Ms. Marda Gaines is a great driving instructor and willing to work with you and give you low prices and discounts with her defensive driving course. She is 100% legit business woman helping people get on the road with her knowledge she achieved with certified training. You can not go wrong with the prices she offers and availability is not a problem upon scheduling!
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Business Hours
Monday
Mon
08:00AM-16:45PM
Tuesday
Tue
08:00AM-16:45PM
Wednesday
Wed
08:00AM-16:45PM
Thursday
Thu
08:00AM-16:45PM
Friday
Fri
08:00AM-16:45PM
Saturday
Sat
08:00AM-16:45PM
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Automotive Academy for New York
Uniondale, New York
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Thursday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Friday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Saturday
08:00AM-16:45PM
Reviews
bigdanamic
21 Apr 2025
Marda is very knowledgeable and made my experience very enjoyable. The curriculum was very straightforward and easy to follow along. I would recommend Automotive academy for New York to anyone.
David Leyva
14 Mar 2025
My experience taking driving classes here wasn’t what I was expecting at all.
Back in the spring of 2018, I took like 10 classes with Marda but I failed my road test in July of that same year and got...
My experience taking driving classes here wasn’t what I was expecting at all.
Back in the spring of 2018, I took like 10 classes with Marda but I failed my road test in July of that same year and got 85 points on it. This comes to show that all of the other reviews about the students passing their road test on the first try are NOT true.
Also, Marda taught me the basics of driving and more but she wasn’t too patient during her lessons and got frustrated at times whenever I would commit a driving error behind the wheel. Her very old car didn’t have any air conditioning at all during that summer when I was taking those classes, which obviously made the experience worse and more stressful.
I had to switch to another driving school to pass my next road test. And this is why I wouldn’t really recommend this school. If you live in Queens, please consider taking classes at No. 1 Driving School instead. It’s better and even cheaper.
Alyssa P
1 Mar 2020
I highly recommend this driving school! Marda is a very knowledgeable instructor and gives honest, effective feedback during her lessons. Not only did she teach me how to drive safely, she gave great ...
I highly recommend this driving school! Marda is a very knowledgeable instructor and gives honest, effective feedback during her lessons. Not only did she teach me how to drive safely, she gave great advice on how to take the driving exam and what the examiner may look for (something I was very nervous about before enrolling). I bought a package deal and the road test fee, the payment was easy and efficient. I am very pleased and grateful that I enrolled!
Kimberly McDonald
14 Jan 2019
I really enjoyed my experience with Marda! I had driving experience prior to practicing with Marda but knew I wasn’t ready. By the end of my lessons I was more than confident. She taught me everything...
I really enjoyed my experience with Marda! I had driving experience prior to practicing with Marda but knew I wasn’t ready. By the end of my lessons I was more than confident. She taught me everything I needed to know to pass the driving test and I did on my very first try! I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great teacher !!
Rohit Arora
19 Jan 2018
Very good and great I had the road test today and I pass first time.
Ashley Canizales
3 Oct 2017
My experience with Automotive Academy was awesome! Ms. Marda is a great instructor and thanks to her I passed my road test on my first try. I highly suggest anyone to choose Automotive Academy for the...
My experience with Automotive Academy was awesome! Ms. Marda is a great instructor and thanks to her I passed my road test on my first try. I highly suggest anyone to choose Automotive Academy for their services!
Sabrina S.
14 Aug 2017
I took two single driving lessons with Marda at the Automotive Academy and it was excellent. I highly recommend taking driving lessons at this location because she tells you everything you need to kno...
I took two single driving lessons with Marda at the Automotive Academy and it was excellent. I highly recommend taking driving lessons at this location because she tells you everything you need to know in order to pass the driver's test. Marda went through everything in detail and critiqued me on what I needed to improve on while also giving back positive feedback on what I did correctly. If I was unable to do something correctly, she took the time out to help me redo it and gave me tips that are helpful for the driver's exam.
Cynthia Gonzalez-kravitz
19 Jun 2017
As a 1st driver of a certain age, Marda put me at ease with every lesson; the price was very reasonable and even cheaper than other places I looked at; Marda was very accommodating with my lesson dat...
As a 1st driver of a certain age, Marda put me at ease with every lesson; the price was very reasonable and even cheaper than other places I looked at; Marda was very accommodating with my lesson dates/time. She helped build my confidence, even when I had doubt. Told me to stay out of my head and advised me on what I need to correct or do better at. I passed the driving test my 1st time out. Could not have done it without her.
Adam Rana
23 May 2017
Marda was very helpful and showed me exactly everything I needed to do. Thanks to her help I was able to pass the road test on my first try.
I really recommend this place and suggest you to sign up
T...
Marda was very helpful and showed me exactly everything I needed to do. Thanks to her help I was able to pass the road test on my first try.
I really recommend this place and suggest you to sign up
Thanks once again
Monique Henry
22 Oct 2016
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our ...
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our appointments and most of all I passed my road test on the first try. Truly skilled, professional and personal attention to fit my needs as a driver.
Monique Owens
22 Oct 2016
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our ...
I love love loved my experience with Automotive Driving Academy. Marda was my instructor! She worked with my hectic schedule and met me in a convenient location, always arrived on time, confirmed our appointments and most of all I passed my road test on the first try. Truly skilled, professional and personal attention to fit my needs as a driver.
Marvella Bowman
11 Apr 2016
I have taken the course twice so far. It is very informative and the way it is taught makes it enjoyable. I definitely recommend this course, through Cross County Safety Education for all drivers!
Dezza Rae Gaines
31 Mar 2016
Ms. Marda Gaines is a great driving instructor and willing to work with you and give you low prices and discounts with her defensive driving course. She is 100% legit business woman helping people get...
Ms. Marda Gaines is a great driving instructor and willing to work with you and give you low prices and discounts with her defensive driving course. She is 100% legit business woman helping people get on the road with her knowledge she achieved with certified training. You can not go wrong with the prices she offers and availability is not a problem upon scheduling!
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