About
Chris Greer ADI
Chris Greer, owner of Greer's Gears Driving School, awarded WINNER in the Intelligent Instructor Awards of 2021.
Intelligent Instructor magazine recognised Chris Greer as being the #1 Scottish Driving Instructor of the Year after showing innovation for creating a youtube channel, building an impressive social media presence and a community for his learners both past and present.
In accepting the award Chris said "I feel truly humbled and immensely proud to have been nominated for this award. To go on and win it has just knocked me off my feet and it's so unexpected. I'd like to thank all my clients for being 'awesome' in making my job so much fun, for their continued support and collective trust in me to help achieve their aim of learning to drive and become the safest drivers in Ayrshire".
Greer's Gears Driving School is THE PREMIER driving school in Ayrshire offering driving lessons for manual, automatic and car + trailer / caravan towing. Click here to see Chris' tuition cars and options. Our enviable fleet of cars are all equipped with dual controls and full safety features. We actively encourage our pupils in a positive client centred learning environment, giving personal commitment to help you gain your licence. With an outstanding level of customer service, we won't fail you. Contact us on 01292 502538 or send an email to enquiries@greersgears.co.uk.
Sam Durkin ADI
Hi Everyone ! I'm Sam and I am delighted to have recently fully qualified as an ADI after completing my training with Greer's Gears.
As a former police emergency response driver I've seen a lot on our local roads - the good, the bad and the ugly! That experience has led me to a passion for ensuring our pupils have the very best training so they can be confident and enjoy their driving while keeping themselves and others safe.
I've always enjoyed cars & driving, but as a Dad to teenagers who will be on the roads very soon, I discovered I really enjoy the teaching aspect of preparing new drivers for the road ahead.
It feels like a privilege to be able to share my knowledge & experience, and it's not a responsibility that I take lightly. I have found the level of training and care at Greer's Gears to be excellent and I really hope choose to learn to drive with us. Click here for my car.
Angela Carter ADI
Hello everyone ! I'm Angela and I'm delighted to be part of the Greer's Gears team. I qualified as an ADI just over two and a half years ago, almost by accident as I was actually going through the process to be a driving examiner. Although successful, I decided that I'd much rather be coaching.
Prior to being an ADI, I worked with Police Scotland in the training departments teaching young cadets, special constables and senior management alike. I thoroughly enjoy the in car teaching experience and I find every pupil can teach me too. This makes me challenge myself to both be and do better for every individual that I coach and to be part of the 'bigger picture' in helping shape, change and keep people safe on our roads.
The strangest thing I've found out about myself through this journey is that I don't scare easy sat in the passenger seat next to a learner driver. But please no one take that on as a personal challenge ! I look for ward to meeting you and hope to be able to help you learn to drive and change your lives for the better.
Lesley Fraser PDI
Hi everyone! I’m Lesley and I am currently working on my PDI training with Chris & Sam at Greer’s Gears. I have completed 2 of the 3 parts to qualify and am now on the road taking out my own students. As a bit of a 'petrol head' I have always enjoyed driving and can still remember the buzz I felt when I passed my test, 37 years ago.
I first thought about becoming a driving instructor about 15 years ago but life had other plans for me. A few years later my passion was ignited when I started teaching my oldest son with his driving journey as well as getting my own motorbike licence.
After working in IT for the past 13 years, I felt I needed a new challenge in my life. I found myself in a position to combine my love of driving with helping others feel the same buzz when they achieve this important life skill.
After a lot of research I came across Greer’s Gears and met with Chris. It felt like the perfect driving school to support me through my new chapter and so without hesitation I immediately signed up. Chris has been an amazing tutor and mentor and I’m really looking forward to joining a great team.
I hope you choose to learn to drive with us and I look forward to meeting you on your journey.
Derek Steed PDI
Hi Everyone!
I'm Derek and I am a PDI with Greer's Gears. I started my driving instructor journey with another company but when I met Chris and saw the effort and future planning he was doing to modernise the experience of learning to drive into the 21st century, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
After a career of over 25 years in the driving industry, including buses, coaches, and trucks - I decided it was time for a "gear change". I had considered becoming a driving instructor many times over the years but when I was teaching my daughter the ropes, I absolutely loved seeing the 'light bulb moment' when she got the hang of something new. That's when I realised this was something that I thoroughly enjoyed and my experience was able to be passed on to help others stay safe and confident on the roads.
It's been over 30 years since I passed my driving test and I've gained lots of road experience over that time. I've seen plenty on my journeys, and I know how to keep things calm, fun and safe whilst getting you ready to pass your test and get on the road with confidence.
I look forward to helping you all take the first steps on your learning journey towards independence and safe driving.
Why choose us?
- Chris Greer was officially recognised as driving instructor of the year (Scotland 2021).
- He remains within the top 100 instructors in the UK. In the TOP 20 for 2022 and 2023.
- Free use of our personalised app - Total Drive within which you can track everything linked to your learning experience.
- We offer you A Triple Guarantee.
- Access our 8K DRIVING SIMULATOR
- Lessons are provided for manual, automatic, car + trailer towing driving lessons.
- We help anyone resuming driving after illness or disability when an assessment is required using an adapted vehicle fitted with secondary controls.
- We offer DUAL CONTROL CAR HIRE to ADI's across Scotland.
- Complete an assessment drive for feedback on your ability before you book an intensive driving course.
- A standard lesson lasts two hours which gives you value for money.
- No hidden extra costs. Only pay for what you want and need in your training.
- No hidden test day costs. You pay the test fee and hourly rate for vehicle hire.
- Block bookings help spread the cost. Book more and pay less.
- We accept and use all secure payment methods.
- Lessons are available by mutual appointment throughout the day, including weekends across all of Ayrshire.
- Door to door collection from home, school, college or place of work.
- Full range of courses with flexibility around times and allocation of hours.
- We can assist in your career change to become an authorised driving instructor. Full training provided.
- Greer's Gears are Currently recruiting motivated ADI's / PDI's to join us.
- We offer the choice of male or female instructors.
- We employ fully qualified instructors and train others to provide the best client centred lessons in a courteous, polite, dynamic & professional way.
- We have proven to be the best in Scotland & certainly are Ayrshire's leading, most innovative driving school.
- We are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
What car will you drive in your lessons ?
Our tuition vehicle fleet includes:
- Volvo V40 - Manual.
- Mercedes A200 CDI SPORT- Automatic.
- AUDI A1 Sportback Sline - DUAL CONTROL HIRE CAR.
- Volvo V40 R Design AUTO - HIRE CAR.
- Toyota Yaris EV - AUTO DUAL CONTROL HIRE CAR.
- Toyota C-HR EV - AUTO DUAL CONTROL (Silver).
- Toyota C-HR EV - AUTO DUAL CONTROL (Black).
- VW Golf 2.0 TDI - Manual
- Peugeot 208 GT - Manual
- Vauxhall Corsa - Manual
- Ifor Williams BV106 box trailer
Our vehicles are all fully equipped with dual controls, ABS, airbags, air con, Sat Nav and fully adjustable controls.
We hold fully comprehensive vehicle, public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies.
Our interest is in your safety, comfort and enjoyment to enable a positive client centred learning experience in your lessons.
If manual geared cars are not suitable for you then we can and will adapt to your needs by supplying alternative options.