I had a great experience learning with Paul at Harwood Driving School. He was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. Every lesso... See more
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Passed my test at Bolton thanks to Darran. From day one until the end he was professional, patient and reliable. Every question I asked was answered very clearly, and every lesson is tailored to you... See more
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Darren was an amazing support to my son Junior when teaching him to drive. Darren was so patient and really knew how to build Juniors confidence.... Darren was honest and clear at all times setting ex... See more
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I had john Stainton as my driving instructor and he was absolutely amazing i couldn't have asked for anyone better, i wouldn't have passed without him! He was very knowledgeable about all test routs... See more
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Welcome to Harwood Driving School, an independent, premium driving academy delivering exceptional manual and automatic driving lessons across Bolton, Bury, and the surrounding Greater Manchester regions. Led directly by our founder, Dan Ison—a DVSA ORDIT Grade A Trainer who achieved a perfect 51/51 score, a dual RoSPA Gold Tutor, and an IAM Advanced Driver—our school focuses on building high-performance, clinical road safety and long-term driving confidence. Every member of our instructional team is a local, Enhanced DBS-vetted professional who is personally trained and supervised under this master-level coaching. We specialise in structured weekly tuition, intensive driving courses, and comprehensive test preparation. Our instructors possess deep, firsthand knowledge of the exact test routes, challenging multi-lane roundabouts (such as Saint Peter's Way/A666), and complex junctions utilised by examiners at both the Bolton (Weston Street) and Bury (Smith Street) test centres. Operating a modern, dual-controlled fleet of premium vehicles including manual Volkswagen Golfs and automatic Toyota Yaris models, we cater heavily to complete beginners, advanced drivers, and nervous learners alike. Our training framework completely integrates the advanced IPSGA car control system to ensure a first-time pass efficiency that consistently outperforms local test centre averages. Our door-to-door driver training coverage spans all primary local postcode sectors, providing complete availability across BL1, BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, BL7, BL8, BL9, and M26. This extensive framework guarantees structured tuition availability for students living in Harwood, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Tonge Moor, Astley Bridge, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton, Great Lever, Farnworth, Kearsley, Westhoughton, Horwich, Radcliffe, and Tottington. By combining highly targeted, neighbourhood-specific route preparation with cost-effective 20-hour block booking packages, we deliver massive educational value that safely accelerates your path to a full UK driving licence. Book your local block booking package online today.
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47 Links road, BL2 4EY, Bolton, United Kingdom
- 07594310716
- dan@harwooddrivingschool.com
- harwooddrivingschool.com
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Top instructor and great guy
Top instructor and great guy ! Just passed with him, Dan taught me very well and always had time for me, never missed or was late to a lesson and has trained me up to be a confident driver. Would recommend to anyone !
21 March 2019
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Passed 1st Time!
Had an amazing driving experience with Dan at Harwood Driving School, passing first time today at Bolton Test Center. The car is lovely and Dan was everything I needed a driving instructor to be in order to help me go from a nervous driver to a new driver who feels confident in tackling difficult situations on the road!
5 March 2019
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Pro Driving instructer Grade A Fist time pass
Dan is a great man to drive with he helped me pass first time, highly recommended.
23 January 2019
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Highly recommend
Highly recommend, passed first time with 2 minors. Enjoyed every lesson with Dan, very reliable and a good teacher. Went over areas i weren't that confident with, until I felt comfortable doing it independently. Couldn't recommend anyone better.
19 December 2018
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Top grade driving instructor in Bolton, highly recommend.
Great driving, passed first time with zero faults. It’s not about passing the test it’s about having a safe drive. Which I achieved thank you to Dan who I highly recommend.
26 November 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
Thank you Kye, enjoy driving your first car.
Refresher driving lessons
Undertook some refresher driving lessons with Dan after 5 years of not driving. He took me through the basics up to motorway driving and helped me rebuild the confidence at a good pace.
15 November 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
Thanks for your custom, have a nice holiday in Scotland
Boltons best instructor
Today I passed my driving test with 3 minors, despite having Dsylexia and Dsypraxia. Dan is such a patient instructor, he really catered to my learning style and needs. My lessons were structured week to week, I always knew what I was doing. Dan never let me down, even changed lessons if work commitments changed. I never thought I would pass but with Dan's patience and encouragement I did. He's brilliant I'm so thankful I've been taught by him.
1 November 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was my pleasure teaching you. Thank you for your business, safe driving for your future
Passed my driving test at bury
Passed my driving test at bury. So happy, very windy day but still passed. Highly recommend, amazing instructor.
18 September 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
Thank you for your custom and safe driving for the future
Passed first time with only 2 miniors
Passed first time with only 2 miniors. Great driving instructor would highly recommend
13 September 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future and Congratulations on passing!
Best driving instructor in Bolton
Passed first time, Dan never let me down with lessons and is a great instructor if you’re looking to pass. I’d highly recommend
7 September 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
Great result,It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future.
I passed first time
I passed first time! Brilliant driving instructor.
15 August 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
Outstanding, It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future.
Would highly recommend Harwood Driving…
Would highly recommend Harwood Driving School. Passed first take thanks to an amazing instructor!
15 August 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future. Congratulations!
Fanctasic driving instructor in Bolton
I would like to thank Dan with helping me pass my driving test with only 2 minors, and would recommend to all for structured driver training around Bolton!
16 July 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future. Well done!
Really happy to pass first time
Really happy to pass first time. The instructor never let me down very punctual and great teacher.
13 July 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future.
Best driving instructor in Bolton
I have loved my driving lessons with Dan! I passed first time this morning!! I am so happy. I was so nervous but Dan made sure I stayed as calm as possible. I'm delighted I passed but I will miss having my lessons with Dan. Highly recommended if you want to pass first time - family members of mine have also passed first time as well.
6 July 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future.
Had a great experience with Dan great…
Had a great experience with Dan great instructor and very friendly
4 May 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to teach you, safe driving for the future.
Great instructor,always reliable,now…
Great instructor,always reliable,now passed and a safe driver!
30 March 2018
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A great experience, successful too !
Enjoyed learning from Dan, passed the manual driving test first time. Loved his personalised and interactive way of teaching. Highly recommended.
20 March 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a pleasure to show you how to use a manual car and train you to test standard.. well done!
Passed my driving test
Passed my driving test. Great car, great teacher. Happy me (:
2 March 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
It was a my pleasure to train you. safe driving for your future.
Best driving instructor in Bolton by far
It was a fantastic experience just had my driving test and passed with 0 faults! I would highly recommend for driving lessons in Harwood. He is a great driving instructor always on time and very reliable. Thankyou Dan :)
19 February 2018
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Reply from Harwood Driving School - Manual & Automatic
That was one of the best drives I've seen on test. Well done and safe driving for the future.
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