Reliant Driver Training — DVSA-approved local instructors with genuine local knowledge and no franchise overhead.
267+ UK locations. Manual and automatic. Intensive courses. Free 0800 number. WhatsApp booking.
| Feature | Reliant | RED |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson price | Competitive rates — enquire | From £45/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 |
| Intensive courses | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Plus | 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 |
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.
Reliant has no franchise model — our prices reflect tuition, not brand fees. Enquire for a personalised quote in your area.
RED franchisees cover wide areas. Reliant instructors are based in your town and know your test centre routes inside out.
RED is a franchise network. Franchise networks typically include overhead costs in lesson pricing. Reliant has no franchise model — our prices reflect tuition, not brand fees.
Yes. Reliant Driver Training offers DVSA-approved instructors with genuine local knowledge and no franchise overhead. Unlike RED, which is a franchise network, Reliant instructors are based in your area and have deep knowledge of your specific test centre and routes. Call 0800 994 9090 for a personalised quote.
RED 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.
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.
Yes. We offer semi-intensive and full intensive driving courses across the UK. Contact us to check availability and pricing in your area.
DVSA-approved. Local. No franchise fees. 267+ UK locations.