Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional Driving Lessons in South Wales
We established Bumps Drivin Driving School in 2007 with a vision to make learning to drive a fun and enjoyable experience. Over the past 17 years, we've successfully trained 17,000 pupils, many of whom have recommended us to family and friends. As one of the largest and most respected independent driving schools in South Wales, we take pride in providing high-quality instruction using fully qualified ADIs. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our DVSA licensing and DBS checks for all instructors. We ensure a safe learning environment with dual control cars and offer competitive pricing with added discounts for block bookings and students.Our automatic driving instructors now cover Cardiff and Barry with extended availability Monday through Friday. We cover a wide area including Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Dinas Powys, Sully, Rhoose, St Athan, Llantwit Major, Caerphilly and Pontypridd. Our flexible approach allows for lessons with friends or relatives while leveraging the expertise of our instructors. With our priority listing on Yell.com and other driving school search sites, we continue to grow our reputation through recommendations and visibility.
Services
Driving lessons
Manual instruction
Automatic instruction
Block booking discounts
Student discounts
Gift tokens
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 17 years of experience training 17,000 successful drivers
- We use fully qualified DVSA licensed ADI instructors with DBS checks
- We provide dual control cars for maximum safety during lessons
- We offer both manual and automatic driving instruction options
- We cover a wide geographical area with flexible scheduling options
What people say
Great instructors
Enjoyable experience
Recommended many times
High quality tuition
Competitive pricing
Services
Driving lessons
Our driving lessons provide comprehensive instruction for learner drivers of all skill levels. With fully qualified ADIs and dual control vehicles, we ensure a safe and effective learning environment. Our lessons cover essential driving techniques and prepare students for their practical test.
Manual instruction
We offer manual transmission driving instruction with experienced ADI instructors. Available across our service area, these lessons focus on developing clutch control, gear changing and other essential manual driving skills. Our qualified instructors help students master the complexities of driving a manual vehicle.
Automatic instruction
Our automatic driving lessons cater to learners preferring automatic vehicles. With dedicated instructors covering Cardiff and Barry, these two-hour sessions offer focused training on the specific requirements of automatic driving. Lessons are available weekdays from 7am to 5pm.
Block booking discounts
We provide cost-effective block booking options for drivers wanting to take multiple lessons. Our discounted packages make learning to drive more affordable while allowing students to schedule lessons at convenient times that suit their availability and learning pace.
Gift tokens
We offer gift tokens as ideal presents for birthdays or special occasions. Valid for two years from purchase date, these tokens can be used toward driving lessons with our qualified instructors, making them a practical and memorable gift choice.
Questions
What experience do your instructors have?
All our instructors are fully qualified ADIs (Approved Driving Instructors) licensed by the DVSA and DBS checked for your safety and peace of mind.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
Yes, we have two automatic instructors covering Cardiff and Barry weekdays from 7am to 5pm with 2-hour lessons available.
What areas do you cover?
We provide driving lessons across Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Dinas Powys, Sully, Rhoose, St Athan, Llantwit Major, Caerphilly and Pontypridd.
Can I take lessons with friends?
Yes, we're happy to help when you take lessons with friends or relatives, offering experienced instruction to supplement your practice.
Do you offer any discounts?
We provide competitive pricing with discounts available for block bookings and for students taking driving lessons through our school.
Are gift vouchers available?
Yes, we offer gift tokens valid for two years from purchase date, making perfect presents for birthdays or special occasions.
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Reviews (6)
Jade Erskine
Dec 17, 2021
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Absolutely fantastic experience, driving with Keith from Bumps. Hes so down to Earth and funny! He explains everything clearly, doesn't shout and makes you feel at ease and in safe hands. He recommended how many lessons I'd need based on experience and it was spot on. I booked a block with Bumps and passed first time! My brother also did the same. Keith quickly helped me perfect the maneuvers I was nervous of to focus on the driving. I highly highly recommend and thank Bumps Drivin's Cool!
Finesse Arts
Jul 24, 2021
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I phoned this company and was enquiring for my wife and the attitude this fella gave me was absolutely disgusting bare in mind I was phoning and bringing him business good business I own a business myself and would never treat a potential customer like the way I got treated, anybody reading this I would advise you phone somebody else as I've done
Aidan Bohill
Dec 02, 2020
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Keith took me through a few hours of refresher lessons after not driving for 5 years. He picked up on everything Id forgotten and helped me gain so much confidence. Highly recommended.
Louise Evans
Dec 26, 2019
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My daughter learnt to drive with this company. We were very happy with their service. She also passed first time. Thoroughly recommended.
Micky Neary
Sep 01, 2019
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Im taking down my review as I dont think its fair that your business should suffer due to someone elses poor performance.. In reply to my 2 other daughters , one took 3 attempts and the other 5 attempts.......... Not great !
Andrew Jones
Oct 16, 2017
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After being let down by Streetwise driving school. The professionalism and quality of lessons given by Bumps was second to none. Thank you.My daughter passed her test with one minor. It could not have happened without your support. Thoroughly recommended.
