It’s the Driving Instructor that counts, not the car.
It seems when picking an instructor that a lot of new pupils are looking to learn in a particular make and model of car. Usually it’s something like
an Audi or a Mini. If you are looking to take driving lessons in Nottingham then there are more important things to think about than which car you will be using.
Ask yourself how much you actually know about cars. Most people get their info from family and friends who are not really experts in the field.
Learning in an expensive model of car is a poor choice if the instructor is not up to scratch. Remember you are buying tuition, not the status of driving a certain make of car.
If you do learn in a prestige car you may be more nervous about mishandling or even damaging it.
Chances are if you are a new driver you will not be in a position to buy an expensive car on passing your test. Your first car may seem like a bit of a shed by comparison.
Lesson prices may be more expensive to cover the cost of the tuition vehicle.
It’s the quality of the driving lessons, not the school car.
Your overall aim is to obtain your driving licence and be a competent driver at the end of your course so make sure you put this at the top of your priority list. Even if taking intensive driving lessons.
Obviously you will need to be comfortable when learning so the driving school car will need to be a decent size. It should be reasonably clean inside and out and be in good mechanical condition. Other than that there is nothing to worry about.
I use a Skoda Fabia as it is roomy and smooth to drive. Some of my pupils prefer it to more expensive cars they have used with other driving schools. Once you’ve passed your test you can have whatever car you like but up to then just don’t worry about it.