A selection of thoughtful e-mails and letters from past pupils over the years:

It is always lovely to receive feedback from customers by letter or card, though with the advent of e-mail, letters aren't as common any more. If you would like to, please help others by e-mailing me via this site with your memories or thoughts of your learning experience.  Let me know if you'd rather not have your e-mail published below (though, as you can see, I will only publish Christian name and date to protect your identity).

"Further to my telephone conversation with you this evening, please find a cheque enclosed for £40. I would like to take this opportunity to say how impressed I was with the standard of teaching Matt had from you."        

Letter from Nancy re son Matt '95

Nancy went on to learn to drive with me following her sons success.

 

"Dear Keith, I am writing to say how impressed I was with the driving instruction I received from you. I have found you to have unlimited patience and an excellent ability to make difficult manouvres seem simple and easy to understand, I will not hesitate to recommend you to others seeking to pass their test."             

 Letter from Susan '95

 

"Dear Keith, we are very pleased that Sophie has passed her driving test and we are very grateful to you for your part in this. Many thanks"    

Note from John re daughter Sophie '96 

 

"Dear Keith, I'm writing to express my gratitude to you for the tuition leading up to my test on Friday. Before joining you my driving confidence was rock bottom, after failing two tests before. I thought that the driving test was something that I would never pass but, as I found during the test, it became almost easy! You were not only a good instructor, but enjoyable to have lessons with and very good company. I would therefore like you to accept my thanks and best wishes and I would also like to express my respect to your company. As you no doubt are aware there are alot of driving school out there that do not meet the necessary standard to pass people like me, and put money before the customer. Thanks again."                                           

Letter from Matthew, Taunton School '97

 

"To Keith. Thanks very much! Didn't think I would do it first time but thanks to you I did!"                                                                                               

Card from Cher '04 

 

"Thank you soooooo much for all your help- You've the patience of a saint! Lots of luck with everything in your life."                                                        

Card from Sophie '05 

 

"To Keith, thank you for teaching me to drive, You've been so patient with me and I still can't believe I can drive! Thanks again, take care, keep in touch."    

Card from Steff' '06 

 

"I had thought about driving for years but never got around to doing anything about it until was on maternity leave. I phoned up a few driving instructors to find out what was offered. Immediately I spoke to you, you made me feel at ease and would welcome any questions I had. I did not feel under any pressure or obligation.  I started learning with you in February 2006 and passed my test, first time with 3 minor faults, in April 2006. You are obviously very experienced and well qualified.  Punctual, professional, friendly and polite and immediately I felt comfortable in your company. This enhanced my learning experienced and I believe I passed quicker because of this. My motorway lesson after passing my test was invaluable also.  The standard of driver education is excellent value for money. Keith you will be highly recommended!"          

Letter from Marianne '07 

 

"Thanks Keith, I really owe you one! You've been a huge help to me. You're the best! Thanks for helping me with a long time dream. I'll be recommending you to everyone I know who learns/wants to learn. All the best."

Card from James '09

 

"I still go around with a smile on my face. Wouldn't have done it without you. I'm so happy now I can drive around; just get in and go. I often stop and think about what you told me to do. It means so much to me to be able to visit my granddaughter in Reading. Thank you again for your expertise."

text from Janette '09 

 

"Thank you so much. If Keith can get me through the terror of the driving test, he can do it for anyone. A huge thank you."

 Facebook message from Adele '10

 
 
"Keith is a very patient and calm driving instructor. Keith always made constructive critiscisms and so each week i felt i was improving. Even though i'd had lessons before, it was Keith that gave me the confidence i needed to pass my test first time. i would recommend him to a learner who not only wants to pass their test but also become a safe, confident driver."
 
email from Alyse '10
 
 
 
"With Keith's tuition, I passed my driving test first time. His lessons were superb, made everything easy to understand, and were effective. I've recommended Keith to others in the past and will continue to do so."
 
LinkedIn recommendation from Bill '11
 
 
 
"Keith was a fantastic driving instructor. I had been learning on and off for a long time (with other instructors), and lacked confidence. Keith pushed me, and by the time I took my test I only had 2 minors!"
 
LinkedIn recommendation from Liesje '11
 
 
 
"Keith improved my fuel efficiency in just 90 minutes. there were several tips to implement which resulted in a 16.5% saving on fuel consumption when I measured a particular 95 mile journey driving in my usual fashion and the same 95 mile journey using Keith's advice. I am recommending Keith to everyone I meet, as we can all do with saving some money on the high fuel costs."
 
LinkedIn recommendation from Maria '11
 
 
 
"On an eco-driver session with Keith, I have to say that not only did we achieve immediate improvements, mine being in the order of 33% and my colleague's a massive 58%! Over the course of a year we would save the company in excess of £2300. As a consequence all our sales team will be booked in with Keith.
The savings far outweigh the cost of the 90 minute session.
I have to add that the experience was fun, very informative and I would have no hesitation in recommending any company or individual wanting to improve their fuel efficiency to sign up with Keith Mansfield, 1st Young Driver Training."
 
Letter from Alec '11
 
 
"Keith was always very polite and punctual, as well as being extremely good value, the lessons I received were always of excellent quality and I never felt I couldn't ask for something to be explained to me again. Keith helped me to feel confident with my abilities, which was helped by the continued feedback sheets and additional information which he provided. I passed my test on my 1st attempt with 3 minors- a fantastic instructor."
 
Qype review from Zara '11