J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd Reviews 2,299

TrustScore 5 out of 5

5.0

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, patience, and supportive approach, highlighting their knowledge and ability to make the learning process enjoyable and stress-free. Many people appreciate the clear instructions and guidance provided, which helped them feel confident and well-prepared, often leading to first-time passes. The overall service and user experience are frequently described as excellent, with reviewers commending the efficiency and ease of the training. However, some people were dissatisfied with certain aspects, mentioning issues with vehicle condition, a lack of basic facilities at a training ground, and instructors who seemed unmotivated or new to teaching. A few customers also felt that some instructors were unapproachable or lacked understanding, which contributed to feelings of unease and negatively impacted their training experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would like to thank J Coates ( HGV Services ) Ltd for helping me pass my C E HGV licence at first attempt. A big ‘thank you’ to Alec Steer for organising my courses, his colleagues at Melton for hel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Massive thank you to the legend that is Kelly for getting me through my Class 1 first time with only 3 minors! She is knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and genuinely cares about teaching you to be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm brand new into the world of HGV and J Coates have looked after me very well. Alec Steer has guided me through the requirements, the reversing course team were super flexible when I forgot my licen... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with J Coates. Lewis was brilliant. Wealth of experience, excellent teacher, really nice guy. Someone you dont mind sharing the cab with, very observant but doesnt make you feel like... See more

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Company details

  1. Driving School

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Specialists in Freight Transport and Passenger Transport Training. Established in 1970, J Coates offer the best in Driver & Transport Training to the Road Transport, Distribution, Passenger Transport and related industries.


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5.0

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

2K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did it!

I did it!! 💪 big thank you for you all guys especially to Liam ! I definitely recommend this company. All the best guys.

17 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend this driving school

I highly recommend this driving school. They have a great team. Driving and learning with them is a pure pleasure. The language barrier wasn't a problem at all. Liam helped me gain confidence and manage my pre-test anxiety, and he explained everything thoroughly. Two of my friends also passed their driving tests with this school. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

15 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big big thanks to Liam top bloke would…

Big big thanks to Liam top bloke would highly recommend.

I recently completed a CAT C+E crash course and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Coming into it with zero prior HGV driving experience, I was naturally a bit nervous, but my instructor Liam made all the difference.

Liam was an excellent instructor from start to finish. He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me succeed. What really stood out was how willing he was to put the time in for me—making sure I fully understood everything and felt confident behind the wheel.

Top job mate and thanks again

15 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just completed day 1 of 5 of CPC…

Have just completed day 1 of 5 of CPC training with Chris. Has made what has been an otherwise quite mentally laborious process a lot easier

13 April 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

Thanks for the CPC and instructor feedback Dennis, enjoy the remaining sessions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

I met a few of the trainers and they were all great people, special thank you to Kelly for instructing me, cannot thank you enough

2 April 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We genuinely admire your positive feedback! Thank you for recognizing our great staff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed my Cat C training this week…

Completed my Cat C training this week with Liam Daisley fantastic trainer very patient with me and got me to build my confidence to get a Pass very pleased looking forward to doing the C+E training next

2 April 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your successful Cat C training with Liam Daisley. Looking forward to assisting you with your C+E training next!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelly’s been a god send she was…

Kelly’s been a god send she was supportive all throughout my training I passed my C+E first time

2 April 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We greatly appreciate your positive review and are thrilled to hear about your success passing your C+E exam.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris the instructor was very…

Chris the instructor was very professional and knowledgeable, really new his stuff,
Also very helpful answering all the questions the group had,
Thank you Chris.

25 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Helpful, friendly and informative.

23 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

Your feedback is incredibly valuable. We're glad to hear that you found our services helpful, friendly, and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed a CAT C crash…

I recently completed a CAT C crash course and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Coming into it with zero prior HGV driving experience, I was naturally a bit nervous, but my instructor Liam made all the difference.

Liam was an excellent instructor from start to finish. He was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me succeed. What really stood out was how willing he was to put the time in for me—making sure I fully understood everything and felt confident behind the wheel.

Big thanks to Liam for helping me pass!

20 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We are pleased to hear about your positive experience with Liam during your CAT C crash course. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my C+E

Just passed my C+E. Kelly Swift was the best instructor I could have asked for. She made me feel at ease from the very first second I met her. She guided me through every step and answered all the questions I had. Her knowledge and amazing instructions got me through today, even with a last minute trailer change. Massive thanks to Kelly. Good luck in the future.

20 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We genuinely admire your positive feedback and are thrilled to hear about your successful experience with Kelly Swift. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cat C practical -

Passed my Cat C practical today - enormous thankyou to Liam. If you are looking to complete your Cat C licence you won't find a better instructor. Can not thank him enough for the effort he puts in. Great attitude for teaching, with tonnes of knowledge on driving and a personality that takes the pressure off driving while making it enjoyable and a great learning experience. I had never touched a Cat C vehicle before this week, and have managed to pass with 0 faults. Very dedicated to the job, and to us as students, even taking time out of his own morning to come in hours before our test to give us a warm-up and the best chance of passing. No matter your level of driving is, i am positive he can get you passed.

Cannot speak higher of Liam, great guy and a great instructor. Thankyou Liam!

20 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with Liam during your Cat C practical test. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

Had an extremely positive experience using J Coates for my D1 training! Alec was extremely helpful in booking all areas of the training and test. My instructor Chris helped me so much. He was full of knowledge, experience and some good jokes! I highly recommend. From start to finish, the process was seamless. Thank you for teaching me and helping me pass :)

20 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We're excited to hear about your positive experience with our D1 training! Thank you for recommending us, Molly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great course and passed my C+E…

Had a great course and passed my C+E first time. My instructor Kelly was great and had good knowledge and advice.

20 March 2026
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Reply from J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd

We genuinely admire your positive feedback! Congratulations on passing your C+E first time with Kelly. Thank you for choosing J Coates (HGV Services) Ltd.

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