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But... wouldn't you rather learn from a professional tour coach captain, limousine chauffeur and automotive technical trainer with more than 45 years NZ driving experience?
VEHICLE Our class 1 training vehicle (car) is an automatic Mazda Demio equipped with ABS brakes, dual controls and daytime running lights for your (and other road users) safety.
PRICING Class 1 (car): $70 per hour (driving school vehicle) $65 per hour (own vehicle)
Other classes: Price on application
For accelerated progress, we recommend our students book a two hour session for cars and a four hour session for trucks/buses.
PAYMENT Payment can be made by cash or bank deposit.
Gift vouchers are available.
Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation consultation of your driving requirements by telephone, text, WhatsApp or email (include your mobile number and best time time to call).
Visit us at:
crgdrivingschool.co.nz
Drive safely
Attribute | Value |
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Business name | CRG Driving School |
Location | Westmere, Auckland City, Auckland |
About | NZTA Waka Kotahi approved driving instructor for classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Car, heavy truck & trailer, motorcycle. |
Services offered | Learner, restricted, full and overseas licence tuition. Theory and practical. Automatic, manual and EV. You are welcome to use your own vehicle. |
Areas serviced | Auckland City, North Shore, Manukau and Waitakere. We can pick up and drop off at a different location within a 5 km radius. |
Availability | By appointment: 07:00 am to 07:00 pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. |
Reviews
p*****9 (156 Wednesday, 5 March 2025 )My son passed his restricted first time after lessons with Carl. He was really thorough, calm, punctual and professional in his approach. Highly recommend!
o*******e (724 Sunday, 24 November 2024 )I would recommend Carl to any learner driver striving to earn their restricted license. Knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to the rules of the road, his teaching process started at the slow, comfortable grasping of the basics, and lead to me (and my brother) acing the restricted tests on our first tries. On the whole, he is a great driver and a good tutor.
a******2 (182 Monday, 4 November 2024 )Excellent driver trainer, comprehensive and understandable. Have passed every test first time under Carl's training.
r*******1 (249 Friday, 1 November 2024 )Excellent driving instructor. Cuts out all the noise to what you really need to know. Know's the course routes the driving tests are carried out on and explains what you should be looking for and doing in a plain no BS way. Highly recommended.
a******a (6 Monday, 8 July 2024 )I had four driving instructors before meeting Carl, so I had done a lot of practice and learning with them and my friends. However, I must say Carl was exceptional! He is patient, very clear, and concise with his instructions. He made me feel confident in my driving, and I passed my restricted test on the first attempt. And I only did 2 X 2 hours lessons with him. Thank you, Carl!!!
r*******o (0 Friday, 29 December 2023 )The driving instructor (Sir Carl) was highly professional, demonstrating a deep knowledge of road rules and driving techniques. His expertise made the learning experience both educational and enjoyable and helped me passed the driving test. Feels like your uncle :)
s*********7 (2 Friday, 3 February 2023 )I had 3 driving instructors before and I can vouch Carl is simply the best. He is such a great experienced driver and will teach you everything about driving from A to Z. He will make you confident to drive on the road and drive safely. I passed my restricted test today and I wouldn’t be able to do it without his help/ guidance. I will definitely go back to him again before I sit my full license. I totally recommend Carl for anyone who wants to learn driving, he is a 10 out of 10. Thumbs up!
g***********7 (16 Wednesday, 10 August 2022 )Carl is a great driving instructor who I would recommend to anyone who needs lessons, regardless of their experience. I was quite worried about driving, but after my first lesson I immediately felt much more confident. He explains things very clearly, shows you exactly what to do, and what not to do. Passed my restricted test first try, and I will be seeing him again before I sit my full! Thanks Carl.
m****0 (60 Wednesday, 27 July 2022 )I totally recommend Carl - he both prepares to pass the exam and teaches how to drive safely and efficiently. Passed both restricted exam and now - full exam - thanks to him. Absolutely worth your time and money!
s********e (16 Tuesday, 19 July 2022 )Excellent instructor, very good price too for how detailed each lesson is, starts off nice and easy and more and more with each lesson. Didnt sit my restricted for quite a few months after the lessons but wouldn't of been able to drive and pass my restricted first time without Carl's awesome lessons.
c****l (2 Wednesday, 25 May 2022 )Carl is such a great instructor. I failed my restricted twice before, and after 3 lessons with Carl, I passed my next restricted test. He's very experienced, and knowledgeable and taught me a lot.
h****3 (49 Monday, 14 March 2022 )Carl is extremely experienced, patient, and communicates well! He taught me all my driving skills from starting a car to merging on open roads. Would 100% recommend Carl's driving lessons, especially as a learner driver new to the road. Thank you, Carl!
a***********g (0 Saturday, 29 January 2022 )Carl is very experienced and professional. He had taught me previously and I got my restricted. Went back to him 2 years later for some lessons. And now I got my full driver’s license ! Amazing ! Thank you Carl!
s********o (0 Sunday, 18 July 2021 )Carl is the best driving instructor ever. I only had 3 lessons with him, and passed my restricted the first time. He’s so skilled, warm and lovely, and teaches you not only to pass your test, but also to be a great driver. I recommend Carl 100% to everyone :)) <3333
d********m (160 Friday, 16 July 2021 )My partner passed her first restricted license with Carl in 3 weeks!!! Thank you so much Carl! Highly recommend
z*******n (0 Monday, 24 May 2021 )Carl is a awesome instructor that is very helpful. I definitely wouldn’t have passed my restricted without him.
o**l (44 Thursday, 21 January 2021 )Carl is an amazing teacher. I had previous lessons with other instructors and Carl was easily the best. Couldn't of passed my restricted first time without his expertise. Highly recommend him. -Thanks Carl, Reid
l****n (1 Monday, 30 November 2020 )Highly recommended driving instructor!!!! Passed my restricted test on first time. Thank you so much Carl for all the training you have given to pass my test ????????????
d**********e (2 Monday, 14 September 2020 )Best driving school with awesome skills taught to their students. Value for money. They are the best.
k******a (18 Friday, 7 August 2020 )Couldn't have passed my full licence test without Carl's help. I definitely recommend taking lessons with Carl before your driving tests, he is patient, great at explaining things and a nice guy! Thanks for all your help and guidance Carl :)
m*******n (0 Thursday, 23 July 2020 )Carl is a highly experienced driving instructor and he is absolutely amazing in terms of teaching people how to drive in all situations rather than just for the driving test. I've learnt a lot when doing driving with Carl and I got my restricted on my first try. He teaches the techniques to drive safely and smoothly, and you will feel absolutely confident to drive on your own after taking his lessons!
c****9 (26 Wednesday, 8 July 2020 )Carl is an amazing person and instructor who taught me how to drive since day one. I didn't know how to control the steering wheel or move the car on my own because I was so scared, through it all Carl was there to help. I gave him such a hard time because I'm a slow learner but he kept calm and tried to make me understand with everything I needed to know in order to pass my licences which I now understand and greatful for.Today on the 8th/07/2020 I passed my full licence. You're the best Carl !
h*****r (13 Saturday, 4 July 2020 )Best driving instructor I could've think of. I'm so happy to find Carl. He taught me not only how to be a good driver, he also taught me how to enjoy driving. I was absolutely new to the driving, but I felt safe with Carl. He is patient and careful teacher, explains everything very clear and he has a great sense of humour. I passed the restricted license exam from the first try. Thanks to Carl! Highly recommended, as you could guess :)
a****b (155 Monday, 24 February 2020 )Great professional service. Thank you for helping to prepare my wife for restricted and full test.
j************3 (103 Thursday, 23 January 2020 )Highly reccomend!! Prepared me for my Class 2 licence and I passed with 100%. Cosmo.
a****0 (48 Saturday, 23 November 2019 )An awesome teacher! Very patient and understanding :)
f******5 (16 Saturday, 29 June 2019 )My friend recommended Carl and I started taking classes with him. He is very passionate about his work. He is a great teacher who wants to see his student succeed in driving test. I passed full driving license exam with his guidance and support in first attempt.
l**********1 (3 Monday, 10 June 2019 )I passed my restricted and full license with the help of Carl. Enjoyed my morning driving sessions along with some coffee and McDonald's. I have and would still recommend him to people. He has a peculiar sense of humor to make the driving session interesting.
a************s (833 Tuesday, 14 May 2019 )Failed my restricted test after being on a learners for nine years so decided to take some driving lessons. Carl made me into a confident driver over just a few lessons and I had a lot of fun along the way. I passed my restricted with the help of tricks and techniques learnt from my lessons - absolutely could not have passed without Carl. See you prior to my full licence! Thank you!!
a***********g (0 Monday, 8 April 2019 )I used to be so scared of driving and have been procrastinating for many years (10 years) to get my license or to simply drive on the road. But Carl pushed me and made me step out of my comfort zone. Carl is EXTREMELY punctual, professional, friendly, and SUPER skilful. Carl will always make sure you are being a safe driver. He values SAFETY. I HAVE CONQUERED MY LIFE's GREATEST and MOST CHALLENGING HURDLE- Driving! Thank you so much Carl for all the lessons and skills you've taught me!
w*********3 (28 Tuesday, 12 February 2019 )Carl is an "five star" coach, experienced, he is very patient with clear instructions. He has accurate assessment of students' driving skills & weakness. He helped & prepared me for all possible test's routes. I passed my full license test with his help. My daughter passes her restricted license with his help. Highly recommend !
w*********3 (28 Wednesday, 23 January 2019 )Carl is an excellent instructor with very precise tips on driving safely. He is also very patient. My mum and I both got taught by him a few times and also I passed my restricted test from roughly 2 hours of his coaching. Absolutely recommend.
k*******n (19959 Monday, 21 January 2019 )I took 1 hr of driving lesson from Carl near VTNZ Sylvia Park. Carl gave me useful tips on my driving and areas to improve on and also we went around the area 2 times. When I did the actual test, the route was 90% similar to where Carl took me for practice. I passed the test. Thanks!
s**t (9 Wednesday, 9 January 2019 )I got my restricted license under the help with Carl two years ago, and recently I just passed the full license driving test after another 2 hours with Carl. Highly recommended!!! Stella
a****1 (7 Friday, 4 January 2019 )I just got my restricted today !!!! I have had my learners for more than two years and I have had so many Instrctors. Honestly, Carl is THE BEST. He dose actually care and take bride in his students success. He obviously loves what he dose. He is a talented driving instructor. He will not just teach you how to drive he will make sure that you will be safe on your own !
a*****k (0 Monday, 17 December 2018 )I was taught by Carl and he's a good teacher. I took my restricted test today and was able to pass the first time. He will teach you the correct way of driving so that you can pass your test with the correct skills and knowledge. The prices of lessons are at an affordable price as well.
a*******b (84 Friday, 16 November 2018 )Carl is a very good driving instructor. He is reliable, honest, and very knowledgeable of the New Zealand driving rules and conditions. If you don't have a car, Carl will provide his vehicle for both lessons and the tests. Carl gives good and honest feedback and challenges students to succeed. Carl is also a good mentor. Besides driving, he also me how to sharpen knives properly. I maybe a slow learner but Carl has been a patient teacher. Will highly recommend him to other people.
m****0 (60 Friday, 26 October 2018 )Someone told it's not very cheap, but I personally think this is a decent price for a very good training. Carl is a very positive person able to find an approach to anyone, identify weak spots and keep every lesson interesting and not stressful. Today I successfully passed my restricted - I could totally recommend him as an instructor, especially if you feel really unconfident about your ability to drive. Everything is possible with a good teacher!
l**********1 (3 Sunday, 14 October 2018 )When we started driving classes, I was really impatient and wanting to get over it and pass my restricted test. There was a time where I wish we could swap faces just to pass the test haha. However, I am glad I listened to Carl.It was a great experience for me, even tho we had our days. He is a fun instructor, esp with the jokes he cracks. Well I finally passed my restricted & extremely happy. Thanks Carl. Thanks for having patience :) U not only get an instructor but a buddy too!
s******i (9 Friday, 20 April 2018 )Came with a little bit of driving experience before starting with Carl but plenty of bad habits . Carl helped a lot with fixing those and teaching me how to drive properly. Teaches beyond the test and to anticipate situations in real life. I passed my restricted first time round. Carl was really helpful with tips and tricks for the test and also driving in general. Great Experience would definitely recommend. Thanks Carl-Feneel
c****9 (26 Thursday, 5 April 2018 )Carl is a skilled and qualified instructor. Every one that I have recommended to him have passed there test the first time never twice. Carl is very honest, very calm when giving instructions and is very clear. He does not teach to only pass the test but to provide skills and knowledge on how to actually take control of the motor vehicle to minimize risk of accidents and for every road users safety. I caannot ask for any better instructor at such a CHEAP price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Thank you
t*************w (0 Sunday, 11 March 2018 )Where do I even start? First and foremost, the man is an amazing driver. Those 40 years of experience really show. Being taught by him is an experience. Being constantly reminded of what to be cautious of while driving really sticks with you in the long run. You might find yourself remembering the tips he gave you in the past. I don't even know where I'm going with this ( self deprecation, the go-to when you don't know what else to write ). Plain and simple, he's a good coach. Go for it.
s*************r (2 Thursday, 1 March 2018 )Carl is an amazing driving instructor, he not only teaches you how to pass the restricted test, but also how to DRIVE. After failing first time, and being given carl's number by a friend i decided to give him a call, a great decision considering i passed with no critical errors second time round,after him pointing out lots of special tricks they try and pull on you etc. Great driving instructor!
t****2 (27 Saturday, 27 January 2018 )Absolutely happy with all my driving lessons with Carl. He taught me how to stay smart, careful and thoughtful driver, keep it safe for myself and others on the road. Also he has been very supportive and encouraging , having sense of humor, never ending patience , has given me lot of tips , which I find very helpful- he is really TEACHING you !:) thanks a lot ,Carl, and the best of luck!! Stella :D
l******n (104 Friday, 27 October 2017 )Thank you Carl for the great lessons. Tim feels a lot more confident driving the big truck on the road now. Thank you!
b***3 (338 Monday, 25 September 2017 )Carl was an excellent driving instructor, he taught me not only the skills I needed but he taught me how to drive - he had a very holistic teaching technique that I found was particularly effective in helping me feel more confident in my driving skills. I found the length of the lessons was good in that they were long enough to get a solid amount of practice in, leaving me feeling as though I had progressed my technique from each lesson.Thank you Carl for helping me pass my restricted!
k**********1 (0 Sunday, 10 September 2017 )This is a really good lesson that helps u alot with ur confidence and other difficult situations when driving and ?? pass also Carl don't forget to teach me mannual ?
s****8 (256 Tuesday, 15 August 2017 )Carl is a fantastic driving instructor, our son really enjoyed his lessons and learnt so much through Carl. He passed his restricted on his first attempt and this was only achieved with Carl's amazing guidance.Thanks Carl :-)
x***3 (1 Tuesday, 8 August 2017 )Carl is awesome! He is always patient to correct all my mistakes and remind me all the correct things that i should do. He is very supportive in terms of his teaching style and the person himself. l pass my restrict at once, l believe i cannot make it without his support. l will definitely recommend Carl to others who want to pass their driving tests
a*****s (3 Sunday, 25 June 2017 )I recently passed my full test in the first attempt thanks to Carl. He was very patient when teaching and gave clear instructions. Friendly approach made it easier for me to learn. Great teacher.