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I hugely benefitted from Karl Barham’s expert tuition and passed my Cat D test first time! Karl took me from feeling completely unsure I would be able to get to grips with controlling a bus to feel... See more
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Started my bus driver training with my instructor Jordon, 2 weeks ago and I passed my test today! I highly recommend Jordon and can’t thank him enough for his kind, cheery, helpful and patient nature... See more
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Tony Lynch is an A class PCV license instructor. He's very down to earth and has a laid back approach which puts you at ease. His instructions are clear and concise. He analyses your driving wea... See more
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Insite (formerly HGVC) is the UK’s leading supplier of fully managed, commercial vehicle, warehouse, and construction training. For more than 12 years, Insite has been delivering training for the worlds most respected organisations including Amazon, the AA, Morrisons Utilities, Travis Perkins, NHS ambulance service, MOD overseas, AMEY Services and more. The business was founded in 2012 with the goal of delivering market-leading HGV licence acquisition programs for individuals and businesses. Insite is now the leading provider of commercial vehicle training in the UK, delivering more than 12,000 courses over the past five years. From initial checks and on-boarding, to preparing training summaries with results, analysis and recommendations for improvements, Insite transforms commercial vehicle and equipment training programmes. Insite has a network of over 400 training centres across the UK, offering training courses for every licence category in the UK, along with driver CPC, HIAB, ADR, forklift, and excavator courses.
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Unit 5, Apollo Studios, Charlton Kings Road, NW5 2SB, London, United Kingdom
- 0330 818 8888
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- www.hgvc.co.uk
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Brilliant experience training with…
Brilliant experience training with HGVC, clear communication, brilliant resources for training and insight into the industry. Everyone I encountered was very kind and helpful. If your looking for a reliable place to train look no further. Thanks again HGVC
24 June 2025
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant experience training with HGVC. Our team works hard to provide clear communication, high-quality HGV training resources, and valuable insights into the logistics and transport industry, so it’s great to know that all of that made a positive impact.
We’re especially proud of our supportive and knowledgeable staff, and we're glad they made you feel welcomed and supported throughout your training journey. Whether you're starting your HGV driver training, looking to upskill, or exploring a career in logistics, we aim to be the most reliable HGV training provider in the UK.
Thanks again for choosing HGVC and for recommending us so highly. We wish you every success in your driving career!
Completed theory and cpc training
Completed theory and cpc training, with plentiful relavent training experience for study.
Highly recommend for anyone persuing work in this industry.
Thank you
I now possess a class one license.
20 June 2025
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Thank you for your great review and congratulations on achieving your Class 1 licence! We're thrilled to hear that you found our theory and CPC training thorough and beneficial to your learning experience. At HGVC, we focus on delivering high-quality HGV driver training with relevant, hands-on experience to ensure our students are fully prepared for a career in the transport and logistics industry.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re proud to have supported you on your journey to becoming a qualified HGV Class 1 driver. Wishing you all the best in your new career on the road!
HGV Class 1 through HGVC and GSC Heavy goods driving school
I recently took and passed my HGV class 1 through HGVC, they were both very professional and helpful. Offering the very best advice and communication. When at times I struggled with the link via an app they were supportive enough to send me alternative links. The aftercare and follow up support has been fantastic and has made me feel at ease. I would without doubt recommend this company to others in the future.
21 May 2025
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Thank you for your fantastic review and congratulations on passing your HGV Class 1! We're delighted to hear that you found our team professional, helpful, and supportive throughout your training. It’s great to know our communication and aftercare made a positive difference and helped you feel at ease. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we wish you all the best in your driving career!
What can I say what a amazing person…
What can I say what a amazing person mick is he trained me to get my cat d license and passed first time I can’t thank him enough and would recommend him and the company to everyone
30 May 2025
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Thank you for the amazing feedback. We are so pleased to hear Mick helped you pass your Cat D licence first time. He truly is a fantastic instructor and we are glad his support made such a difference. Thank you for the recommendation and best of luck with all your future driving!
Trained with Mick to get Cat D and was…
Trained with Mick to get Cat D and was an absolute pleasure to be taught by him. Had a good laugh whilst also being serious!
10 June 2025
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Thank you for the great feedback. We are really glad to hear you enjoyed training with Mick and found the right balance of fun and focus. It is always a pleasure to know our instructors make the experience both effective and enjoyable. Best of luck with your future driving!
Good instructor
The instructor teach and speak are very clearly and politely, he teach me how to drive the bus and what spots i have to take aware of. Even i am a immigrant, english is not my first language, i still can understand what he teaching about.
He is a passion to teach us to be a confident bus driver.
I'm appreciate for his hard work.
Well done 👍 💯
10 June 2025
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Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that your instructor made everything clear and easy to understand, especially with English not being your first language. It is great to know you felt supported and encouraged throughout your training. His passion for helping others become confident bus drivers really shines through. We truly appreciate your effort and determination, and we are proud to have been part of your journey. Best of luck with all your future driving!
Absolutely fantastic experience from…
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish
5 June 2025
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Thank you for the great feedback. We are so pleased you had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Best of luck with all your future driving!
Trained with Graeme to get my cat D…
Trained with Graeme to get my cat D license, he was absolutely great, made everything i needed to know simple and so easy to understand! Passed everything first time, extremely good, professional training. If I go for my HGV any time, I will be using these.
10 June 2025
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Thank you for the fantastic feedback. We are so glad to hear that Graeme made everything clear and easy to understand while helping you pass first time. That is a brilliant result and a credit to your hard work and his professional training. It means a lot to know you would return to us for your HGV licence, and we would be happy to support you again when the time comes. Well done and best of luck with everything going forward.
Exceptional PCV Training
Graeme offers a fantastic direct training approach boosting any existing confidence and knowledge in driving to push you to achieve what you need to. He puts you at ease while simultaniously pulling you out of your shell.
Thanks again
10 June 2025
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Thank you for your great feedback. We are really pleased to hear that Graeme's direct training approach helped boost your confidence and build on your existing driving knowledge. His ability to put people at ease while encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone is exactly what makes his instruction so effective. It is fantastic to know that you felt supported and motivated throughout your training. We are proud to have instructors like Graeme on the team and wish you all the best as you continue your journey. Well done and thank you again for your kind words.
Helped me pass first time
Graeme was a great instructor and helped me pass all practical exams first time with Arriva. He is very knowledgeable and made things much easier to understand. If I manage to go in for a HGV licence, I will definitely go through these.
2 June 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Graeme provided such excellent instruction and helped you pass all your practical exams on the first attempt. That is a fantastic achievement. His knowledge and ability to make things clear really do make a difference, and we are glad it helped you succeed. It means a lot to know you would choose us again for your HGV licence. We would be proud to support you on that next step whenever you are ready. Wishing you continued success in your driving career.
I just wanted to say how fantastic the…
I just wanted to say how fantastic the entire training process was leading up to my test. I had the opportunity to spend time with three different members of your team, Kamile,Luke and Stephen. Each one was exceptional in helping me feel comfortable—both behind the wheel and during the times I wasn’t. I never felt awkward asking questions, and everything was explained in a way that even a novice car driver could easily understand.
As someone who manages a fleet of 20 vehicles, the training has truly given me the confidence to engage more effectively with our drivers. I now have a much better appreciation for their daily challenges and what they go through while representing the company on the road.
Thank you to the entire team for their patience, professionalism, and outstanding teaching. It’s clear they take great pride in equipping learners with the skills needed to become safe and confident drivers.
I've also passed your details on to a few people who were interested after I gained my license—I was more than happy to recommend you
2 May 2025
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous feedback!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your training experience was such a positive one. Kamile, Luke, and Stephen will be thrilled to know the time they spent with you made such a strong impact. It’s especially rewarding to hear that you felt supported, understood, and encouraged every step of the way. That’s exactly the kind of environment we strive to create for all our learners.
As someone who manages a fleet, your insights are incredibly valuable, and we’re so pleased the training has helped strengthen your understanding and confidence when working alongside your drivers. That kind of ripple effect is what we aim for, and it’s great to hear it in action.
Thank you again for the kind words, your recommendation, and for trusting us with your training. We wish you continued success and safe driving ahead! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can support you or your team further down the road.
Trained and got me through my PVC… Graeme
Trained and got me through my PVC licence at Ashington depot arriva highly recommended top trainers with tons of knowledge and experience. Thanks so much Graeme top trainer highly recommended.
21 May 2025
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience and that our team, especially Graeme, helped you successfully achieve your PVC licence. We take great pride in having knowledgeable and experienced trainers who are dedicated to supporting every trainee. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Graeme and the rest of the team. Congratulations on earning your licence, and we wish you all the best in your driving career with Arriva!
Great in depth training
Great in depth training, trained to a very high standard before taking my test and everything went without a hitch. Highly recommend, no complaints at all.
15 May 2025
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Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear you felt well-prepared and that everything went smoothly. Providing thorough, high-standard training is what we aim for, and your recommendation means a lot. Congratulations on your success and all the best in your future driving career!
Great place...
Great place to receive an excellent training to become HGV driver!
20 November 2024
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Reply from Insite
Thank you for the great feedback! We're delighted you found our training excellent and our centre a great place to learn. It's our goal to provide top-quality HGV driver training, and we're proud to support your journey. Wishing you continued success in your driving career!
From day one the staff were friendly…
From day one the staff were friendly and helpful. On day one I was ready to quit purely because I doubted that I could drive a truck day one was a bad day for me, Dell my instructor took me to one side and reassured me and I felt better right away.
Day two wow what an improvement and then even better by day 3, ok so on day 4 I slipped a little, but day 5 again Dell took me to one side and reassured me again, day 5 was my driving test yes I took the test and passed my class 2 HGV first time, thank you Dell you gave me the confidence that I needed.
I will always recommend these guys they do an amazing job and are really down to earth keep up the great work.
13 January 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It’s completely normal to have doubts at the start, and it’s great to hear that Dell was able to support you through those early moments and help build your confidence.
Congratulations on passing your Class 2 test first time - that’s no small achievement. We’re really pleased to hear that your experience improved each day and that you felt supported throughout.
We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Wishing you all the best as you move forward in your driving career.
Thank you Greame and HGVC
I recently completed my PCV training with HGVC, and I cannot speak highly enough of my instructor, Greame Fawcus. From the very beginning, Greame provided extensive support and training that was absolutely crucial to my success. His knowledge and guidance were exceptional, and he had a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. I truly believe I couldn't have achieved my PCV license without his expertise and dedication.
What truly set Greame apart was his amazing and understanding approach. He was patient, encouraging, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I felt confident and prepared. His positive attitude created a supportive learning environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and tackling challenges.
If you're looking to obtain your PCV license, I wholeheartedly recommend HGVC and especially hope you have the opportunity to train with Greame Fawcus. His commitment to his students is outstanding, and he is an exceptional instructor who genuinely cares about your success.
Thank you, Greame, for everything!"
23 April 2025
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Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience during your PCV training with HGVC. It’s great to know that Greame provided the support and clear guidance you needed to feel confident and well-prepared throughout the process. Creating a comfortable and encouraging learning environment is something we strive for, and we're glad that came through during your time with our trainer. Congratulations on earning your PCV license, and thank you for recommending HGVC—wishing you all the best in your driving career!
I had an amazing experience with HGVC…
I had an amazing experience with HGVC and my instructor Mick! From the get go his instructions were clear and informative and was very supportive of me during the training process. Can’t fault Mick one bit he is a top class instructor patient and knowledgeable and I passed my driving test first time because of him so many thanks again! Amazing instructor! Would highly recommend!
22 April 2025
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with HGVC and especially with Mick as your instructor. It's great to know that his clear, informative guidance and supportive approach made such a difference during your training. We’re thrilled to hear he helped you pass your driving test first time—what an achievement! We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thanks again for the recommendation and congratulations on your success!
First class instruction.
The quality of instruction is first class, my instructor in particular, was calm, measured and delivered the training in such a way as to make the whole experience enjoyable as well as hugely educational at the same time. A new skill set learned and massive thanks to Mick Afendoulis in particular for the exceptional training received.
22 April 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was both enjoyable and educational. It’s fantastic to know that the quality of instruction met your expectations and that you felt supported throughout the training. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to Mick—he’ll be so pleased to know he made a positive impact. Congratulations on completing your training and we wish you the best of luck with your future driving career.
My overall experience was good
My overall experience was good, I really enjoyed the whole learning process and all members of staff I met were friendly and professional. I would like to give a special mention to my instructor Gary Adams for his kind and calm mentoring throughout the training course.
9 December 2024
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Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that your overall experience was a positive one and that you found the learning process enjoyable. It's great to know that our team created a professional and supportive environment throughout your time with us. We aim to maintain high standards across all aspects of our training, and feedback like yours reinforces that commitment. We will also make sure your kind comments are passed on to Gary. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts—we wish you all the best moving forward.
I had a great experience with Robinsons…
I had a great experience with Robinsons in sheerness. First week with Dave giving his wealth of knowledge on a class 2. With great support and encouragement to help me progress Leading onto class 1 with Alex. Had a fantastic time also giving his vast experience and little catch phrases that sticks with me helping driving a real pleasure and enjoyment. Thanks again to these to guys for helping me pass all first time.
27 March 2025
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Reply from Insite
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review! We're really pleased to hear that you had a great experience with Robinsons in Sheerness. It’s fantastic to know that Dave was able to share his wealth of knowledge during your Class 2 training, offering the support and encouragement needed to help you progress with confidence. Moving on to Class 1 with Alex, it's great to hear that his experience and those memorable catchphrases made the training both effective and enjoyable.
It’s always rewarding to hear how our trainers make a real difference in the learning journey, and we’re glad that your time with us was both valuable and enjoyable. We'll make sure your kind words are passed on to both Dave, Alex, and the rest of the team at Robinsons.
Thanks again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best as you move forward in your driving career. Enjoy every mile ahead and stay safe on the roads!
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