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This is a legitimate driving instructor service provider that offers last minute arrangement prior to one's driving test and possibly the only one in this business field. However, one has to meet one condition so that the instructor will allow one to take the test, which is having safe driving skills and be test ready. This is fully reasonable because one will not pass the test if the person doesn't have the necessary driving skills and safety awareness and this will be a waste of instructor's time and one's money. The service cost is expensive but I think this is a reasonable priced considering the time lost to re-book the test and losing the test fee (it's only free if one changes the date a week before the test). Additionally, there is a risk of accepting a new learner from the driving instructor's perspective and having too many subpar test results will impact the driving instructor's registration/renewal (information is available at the government website)

In my case, I have a miscommunication with my previous instructor and left me in the dark the day before the test. I was rejected by other driving instructors because my test date and time were way too close (literally the next day morning). I only started to contact other service providers at night (7pm) because I have finally accepted the fact that my instructor would not reply to me. Luckily, Andreas eventually gave me a chance and helped to find if any instructor in my area would accept me, which fortunately there was one! Sheraz gave me a quick mock test and decided to give me a go even though I only somewhat familiar with the test area and had a few minor bad habits as my driving skills got a bit rusty over the months, which I managed to correct them during the test (note: one will still get a major fault if the same minor fault accumulated). All's well that end's well. I passed with 7 minor faults, considering I was using a different car, driving skills got slightly rusty, a few dodgy roads especially one steep hill with a stop sign at the top and lack of knowledge regarding the test area.

A few tips that I think might be helpful to other learners:
- Mastering "lane and positioning" skills are very important because this will normally lead to serious fault. This was the main reason I failed my first driving test, as I had a wrong impression that it was more important keep my speed consistent to each road.
- Watch a lot of "mock test" or "actual test" videos and learn from other mistakes. So far I recommend the Youtube videos from the "DGN driving school" for organised and good presentations. I also recommend watching videos that show the roads around your test centre. In this case, I recommend OJ Kenny's Youtube videos as he also has mock tests around my test centre (Handsworth) and so far he is the only instructor who uploads routes regarding to Handswoth test centre when I wrote this review.
- Keep a "safety first" mindset, be highly aware of the surrounding and know how to catch the road signs. This goes back to watching mock test videos and practice driving lessons. ;)

Finally, I would like to give Andreas (Test Car 1 contact) and Sheraz (the driving instructor) my most sincere gratitude for giving me a chance to take the test. Without them, I would have failed the test just from not showing up. Thanks!

We booked the test. They got a driver overnight. The instructor gave great advice and I passed the test. Great service and well worth the money. Will recommend highly. Best service ever. Thanks Saz. Best instructor ever.

The service was excellent. I originally had a test car from another company hired for my test which had pulled out a day before the test. However I was able to book a car from Test Car 1 within one day of my test. On the day the instructor Saz was extremely helpful and nice making this nerve wrecking experience a lot better overall.

Passed my test first time with test car1. My instructor Andy was great going over some key points before my lesson helped. Was cheaper than paying hours for a instructor short notice. Would recommend test car1 if your stuck for short notice instructor.

Thanks a lot to bill. The best instructor.

Best service and reliable. Friendly instructors Dean was a great and helpful person helped me so much in 1hr 20. Highly recommended

Booked and within the hour an instructor named bill contacted me and arrange a test and lesson before! Bill was great at keep me calm and perfecting my manoeuvres before my test and I passed with only one minor! So happy and would definitely recommend if you are thinking of booking.

One of the best people to do business. They accommodate my request even if it was cancelled by Dvsa the first time. Bill (Instructor) who met be an hour before the exam was very professional and friendly, his tips were very useful during the test. Would recommended them especially Bill, to anyone who is looking for car for the test. Thanks Bill for the useful tips and suggestions. It really help me pass the first time. Big Thank you guys keep up the good work.

I was skeptical at first but they are genuine honest blokes. I booked to take an emergency test in Scotland. I paid online and within 2 hours they got back to inform me they only cover England. They were quick to issue a FULL refund ASAP. I would trust them.

Great experience and very quickly found s driver and I passed from first, don't be scared to pay that 100 deposit as everything will be ok, I passed from first in Portsmouth and here is not so easy to pass

Booked a test a week before. They got me a driver in a few hours. The instructor gave me great advice and I passed first time. Great service and worth the money

Great service! Got a car and instructor on short notice. Gabor was great and put me at ease and in the right mind frame to calmly do the test and pass!

I was given an awful instructor & frankly, an awful person; he was incredibly rude & patronised me throughout. His car was also in a terrible state, and the clutch was clearly in need of repair.

I contacted Test Car 1 right after meeting him & asked to change instructor, but was told no one else was available. The instructor then took this as a personal slight & proceeded to:
1. Threaten to not take me for the test even though he could see i was ready.
2. Repeatedly tell me that he was doing me a favour doing this on such short notice (I paid £200 overall for 2 hours of his time.) And say that this was all my fault for not having an instructor for the test. (My instructor couldn't make the test date, hence me using this service.)

I was completely on edge for my test as a result. The owner initially apologised for the instructors behaviour, & offered me a price of £150 (rather than £200) for my next test, but after I left him a bad review he began making up lies about me being threatening & violent towards the instructor & even reported me to the DVLA to sabotage my future test(s) - all of which has since been rectified, because it was a complete fabrication.

Excellent service and professional. Highly recommended

Top Notch Service👌Andreas, Andreas you are great 👍, very professional your communication skills excellent, kept me updated all the time. I can’t thank you enough. Thank you to instructor Mr Bill, great man, very professional and humble man. He noticed that I was very nervous and cracked some jokes which made me laugh lot and that helped calming my nerves. Very good sense of humour. When you make a mistake whilst driving he doesn’t shout at you, he just politely talk you through that mistake and you won’t feel stupid or crashed instead you will remember what to do if that happens again. That boosted my confidence and he gave some constructive criticism and when you do good he would commend you as well unlike some instructors that points the mistakes only and make you feel like the examiners are monsters. Mr Bill told me great point that examiners are humans if you make a mistake don’t panic just calm your nerves and continue he gave me re assurance all the time which is great. Thank you Mr Bill 🙏 Test Car 1 Best Service ever. Everyone in my family will be using this service and I am definitely recommending them to my friends and colleagues. Once again Thank you so much 🙏

I have booked the driving test last Tuesday, booked the test car on the same day and the same day confirm the test car. Today, I passed the test with Bill’s car. Bill gave me some advices about my problems and I took the advice. So, I pass the test.

It was an amazing experience with them. I loved it. They guys are more helpful

Excellent service with good instructor and car

Great service.
Within short notice Test Car 1 provided a car and instructor and I successfully completed the assessment.
Thank you