Just wanna leave a positive review for Paul who was my driving instructor for my restricted test this morning. I’m genuinely very grateful, I struggle a lot with my anxiety and he was understanding, calm, and really made me feel like it was okay to work through those nerves. He gave me some pretty detailed feedback and was really observant which was helpful for me to be able to hear his thoughts and observations on the drive. Thankyou very much Paul, I genuinely appreciate your demeanour and I’m really grateful for your patience and encouragement. 30 years old and I now have my restricted and it feels really good. Thankyou!
5/5
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John Budge · via Google
Really, like really, friendly helpful staff. Helped with list labels, change of ownership etc. Knowledgeable and professional.
5/5Len Mattson · via Google
We came here to change our personalized number plates from our old car to our new car and they were so helpful and it did not take to long at all.
1/5Garry · via Google
Paul was the examiner for my first four restricted driving tests, and I’m sharing my experience. I have now passed my test with a different officer named Don, who was fair and respectful.
During the tests with Paul, I felt he was being overly harsh and trying to find small reasons to fail me. His feedback was confusing and often changed—once I was told I was too slow in observing and giving way when a car was approaching. On another occasion, when I followed that feedback and turned with a car at a distance, I was told I should have given way. This contradiction was both confusing and frustrating. My husband sat in the back during the tests and also felt I drove well.
Paul’s attitude made me uncomfortable. He never smiled or spoke kindly, and I felt like I was being treated unfairly.
Before my last test, I requested a different examiner because I wanted to see if the issue was with me or the tester. I passed my test with Don, who was respectful and fair. That showed me that the problem wasn’t my driving ,it was how I was being judged before
This rating is only for paul👎
5/5Isabella Kemp · via Google
Paul is a great testing officer just what you need to calm the nerves with his friendly attitude. Very clear instructions and helpful advice on what can be improved on. Lots of positive comments at the end on what went well & with any errors made these are explained to you in depth to help you understand how to improve your driving skills. Not too busy here which is a nice change from long queues and testing waiting times in Auckland. Friendly reception who wish you luck for your test.