Reliant Driver Training — DVSA-approved local instructors with competitive rates and genuine local knowledge. No franchise overhead.
267+ UK locations. Manual and automatic. Intensive courses. Free 0800 number. WhatsApp booking.
| Feature | Reliant | AA |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price | Competitive rates — enquire | From £47/hr |
| Instructor type | Local, independent ADIs | Franchise network |
| Local test route knowledge | Deep local expertise | Varies by franchisee |
| DVSA approved | Yes — all instructors | Yes — all instructors |
| Pass Plus | Yes | Yes |
| Intensive courses | Yes | No |
| Free 0800 number | Yes — 0800 994 9090 | No |
| WhatsApp booking | Yes | No |
| Franchise overhead on price | None | Yes — passed to student |
| Automatic lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Flexible 7-day scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Personal, non-franchise service | Yes | No |
Comparison based on Reliant's own criteria using publicly available information. Prices are advertised starting rates as of July 2026 — check competitor websites for current pricing. Features marked ✗ reflect services not prominently advertised by that provider at time of publication.
AA franchisees cover large areas. Reliant instructors are based in your town. They know your test centre, the examiner's routes, and the local roads that matter on test day.
The AA does not prominently advertise intensive courses. Reliant does — semi-intensive and full intensive packages across the UK, ideal if you want to pass quickly.
Yes. Reliant Driver Training offers DVSA-approved local instructors at competitive rates. Unlike the AA, which is a franchise network, Reliant instructors are genuinely local with deep knowledge of your test centre and routes.
The AA is a franchise network. Franchise networks typically include overhead costs in lesson pricing, which can result in higher rates for students. Reliant Driver Training has no franchise model, so there is no franchise overhead factored into our prices.
The AA does not prominently advertise intensive driving courses. Reliant Driver Training offers semi-intensive and full intensive courses across the UK, making us a strong choice if you want to pass quickly.
Simply call us on 0800 994 9090 or WhatsApp us. We'll arrange a local DVSA-approved Reliant instructor in your area, often within days. There's no obligation and no joining fee.
Yes. Every Reliant instructor is based in the area they teach. They know your test centre, the examiner's preferred routes, and the local hazards that matter. Franchise instructors sometimes cover large areas, which can limit specialist local knowledge.
Prices vary by instructor and location — contact us or submit an enquiry for a quote. Our instructors set their own competitive rates with no franchise overhead.
DVSA-approved. Local. No franchise fees. 267+ UK locations.