Meet the Team

Hi I’m Geoff Capes – owner of the driving school. I’ve got almost 20 years’ experience under my belt as a driving instructor, as well as running courses and training for newly qualified instructors and seasoned professionals alike. I’m passionate about the industry, and I’m even more passionate about helping you to pass your driving test! I offer driving lessons in a manual vehicle, but I also carry out lessons in our automatic car. I cover most of the South Manchester area.

Andy is one of our most experienced driving instructors – he has been an ADI (Advanced Driving Instructor) for 11 years. In a previous life, Andy was a chef – but when he got fed up with that, he decided to take a completely new direction with his career and trained to become a driving instructor. Andy loves meeting new people and helping them to achieve independence through passing their driving test. In his spare time, he loves fishing and Manchester United.

Andy carries out his lessons in a manual car and covers Macclesfield and all other nearby areas.

Amanda has a wealth of experience as a driving instructor, having worked in the industry for 11 years. When Amanda is not helping people to pass their driving test, she likes camping, hiking, dining out and listening to music. Amanda’s biggest thrill is seeing the sheer delight on the face of a pupil who has just passed their test, something which she finds thoroughly rewarding and wouldn’t be without. You can see Amanda in her brand new Mazda travelling around the streets of Macclesfield.

Stephen mainly covers Tameside and the High Peak district in his manual white Ford Fiesta. Stephen is another of our experienced driving instructors – qualifying as an ADI in March 2007. Previously he worked as a Lab Technician at Louvolite, a window blind manufacturer. He has always wanted to become an ADI – so when he finally got the opportunity having been made redundant from his 9-5, he took it with both hands and has never looked back. He really enjoys his role as ADI as no two days are ever the same. Most of all he loves the feeling he gets when students pass their test! Stephen is married with two daughters and in his spare time, he loves to spend time with them. He is also a season ticket holder at Manchester United – so he loves going to games or watching them down at the pub with his mates.

Why did you decide to become a driving instructor?

I’ve always enjoyed driving and people tell me I’m very patient. Over the years I taught my brothers and sister to drive, then some of their friends and my niece. Last year I taught my son to drive and this contributed to my decision to change my job.

What did you do before becoming a driving instructor?
Previously I have worked as a heavy goods driver, a minibus driver and a chauffeur. More recently I worked as a carer as it fitted in well with raising my children. Now my children are grown up and it has opened up new opportunities for me.

What do you like about being a driving instructor?

I enjoy meeting people and getting to know them. I like teaching them new skills and seeing their pleasure as they as they progress with their driving towards the many benefits a driving license brings.

What car do you do you teach in?
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Auto.

What are your interests outside of work?

I like many types of music, playing badminton and I run to keep fit. I have 2 dogs and a cat.