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Learn to Drive With Confidence in Lancaster
Last Minute Car Hire in Lancaster, Morecambe & Heysham
Automatic Driving Lessons in Lancaster
Drivemate Lancaster is the leading provider of last minute car hire and automatic driving lessons in Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham. We have been helping people pass their driving tests for over 15 years.
Need a car for your driving test at short notice? Drivemate Lancaster provides emergency car hire for driving tests across Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham with just 24 hours notice.
Learn to drive automatic cars in Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham with our professional DVSA-approved instructors. We only teach automatic driving – no confusing gears or clutch to worry about!
We can arrange last minute car hire for your driving test with just 24 hours notice. In emergency situations, we sometimes manage same-day bookings. We cover Lancaster Test Centre which serves Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham areas. Our service includes a qualified instructor and fully insured automatic car for £200.
We specialise in automatic driving because it's easier to learn, less stressful, and most new cars are automatic anyway. Electric cars are all automatic, so learning automatic makes sense for the future. Our students learn faster and pass their tests quicker because they can focus on driving skills instead of worrying about gears and clutch control.
Our 10-hour automatic driving course includes: 10 hours of professional instruction with a DVSA-approved instructor, use of our modern automatic dual-control car, theory test support, test route practice in Lancaster area, door-to-door pick up service, and flexible scheduling. No hidden costs - £550 covers everything.
Yes, we provide full coverage for Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham driving test centres. Our instructors know all the test routes in these areas. We offer the same services (last minute car hire, driving lessons, emergency bookings) at all three locations.
Our prices are simple: 10 hours of automatic lessons cost £550, 20 hours cost £1,100. Last minute car hire for tests costs £150. Test day preparation costs £100. No hidden fees, no extra charges. We believe in honest, upfront pricing.
Yes, we offer several intensive course options: 1-week course (20 hours for £1,100), 2-week course (15 hours for £825), weekend course (10 hours for £550). Intensive courses are perfect for people who need to pass quickly or learn better with frequent practice.
This is exactly what our emergency service is for. We can provide a qualified instructor and car within 24 hours. Many of our emergency bookings are for people whose regular instructor cancelled. We understand how stressful this is and we're here to help.
All our instructors are DVSA-approved Grade A instructors. They have enhanced DBS checks, professional training, and years of experience teaching in Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham. We only work with the best instructors.
Our main service area covers Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth, Galgate, Caton, and Hest Bank. For emergency situations, we can extend our service to other areas including London. We provide door-to-door service throughout our coverage area.
We are the only driving school in Lancaster offering genuine 24-hour emergency car hire. While other schools need 48-72 hours notice, we can help you within one day. Perfect for cancelled instructors, last-minute test bookings, or urgent situations.
We only teach automatic driving. Our instructors are experts at teaching automatic cars. You'll learn faster because there's no confusion about gears or clutch. Automatic is easier, less stressful, and perfect for modern driving.
Our instructors have been working in Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham for over 10 years. They know every test route, every difficult junction, and exactly what local examiners expect. This local knowledge helps our students pass first time.
No hidden costs or surprise fees. Our prices are clear: £550 for 10 hours, £1,100 for 20 hours, £150 for emergency car hire. What we quote is what you pay. Many schools advertise low prices then add extras - we don't.
"Professional service" "Needed to pass quickly for a new job. The 1-week intensive course was exactly what I needed. Excellent instruction, reliable service, and I passed first attempt."
Lancaster
"Worth every penny" "The 20-hour intensive course cost £1,100 but was worth it. Went from complete beginner to passing my test in 3 weeks. The instructor was patient and really knew the Lancaster test routes."
Lancaster
"Best automatic lessons in Morecambe" "I tried learning manual with another school for 6 months and kept stalling. Switched to automatic lessons with Drivemate and passed after just 12 hours. Should have started with automatic from the beginning!"
Morecambe
"Saved my driving test!" "My instructor cancelled the day before my test in Lancaster. I was panicking! Drivemate Lancaster arranged emergency car hire within 12 hours. The instructor was brilliant and I passed first time. Couldn't have done it without them."
Lancaster
"Emergency service is amazing" "Booked a cancellation test in Heysham with 3 days notice. Drivemate Lancaster sorted everything - car hire, instructor, pre-test lesson. Made what could have been stressful into a smooth experience."
Heysham
"Perfect for nervous drivers" "I was terrified of learning to drive. The automatic car was so much easier than manual, and the instructor made me feel calm and confident. Passed first time in Morecambe!"
Morecambe
