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Driving Lessons in Cardiff with Bumps Drivin
Established in 2007, Bumps Drivin has grown to become one of South Wales' largest and most respected independent driving schools. Over our 20-year history, we have successfully trained 17,000 pupils, who have consistently recommended us to their families and friends. Our mission is to make learning to drive an enjoyable and stress-free experience, combining professional instruction with a friendly approach. All our instructors are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), licensed by the DVSA and DBS-checked, ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Our vehicles are equipped with dual controls to provide a secure learning environment, and we offer both manual and automatic driving lessons across Cardiff, Barry, and surrounding areas.

We pride ourselves on competitive pricing, with discounts available for block bookings and students, as well as gift tokens for special occasions. Our franchise model allows instructors to work locally while benefiting from our established reputation and pupil referral system. With six free franchise weeks annually, we prioritise work-life balance for our instructors. Our commitment to quality tuition, combined with flexible scheduling and transparent pricing, has made us a trusted choice for driving instruction. We continue to innovate while maintaining our core values of safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Services
Driving Lessons Automatic Driving Lessons Block Booking Discounts Gift Tokens Franchise Opportunities
Details
  • Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
  • We have 20 years' experience training 17,000 successful drivers.
  • All instructors are DVSA-licensed and DBS-checked for your safety.
  • Our cars feature dual controls for enhanced safety during lessons.
  • Competitive pricing with discounts for students and block bookings.
  • Flexible lesson times with manual and automatic options available.
Associations and certifications
  • DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency)
What people say
Friendly instructors Enjoyable lessons Competitive pricing Qualified instructors Flexible times
Services
Driving Lessons
Professional driving tuition with qualified ADI instructors, focusing on safety and practical skills. Lessons available in manual vehicles across South Wales. Includes dual controls for enhanced safety during training.
Automatic Driving Lessons
Specialist automatic driving instruction available in Cardiff and Barry with experienced instructors. Two-hour lessons offered between 7am-5pm Monday-Friday for learner convenience.
Block Booking Discounts
Discounted pricing for pre-booked lesson blocks, offering cost savings for committed learners. Additional educational discounts available for students requiring multiple sessions.
Gift Tokens
Two-year validity gift tokens available for driving lessons, ideal for birthdays or Christmas presents. Can be redeemed against any standard driving instruction package.
Franchise Opportunities
Franchise model providing pupil referrals while instructors supply their own vehicles. Includes six annual free weeks and local advertising support for independent driving instructors.
People
Keith Willicombe
Contact
Keith manages franchise inquiries and customer relations for Bumps Drivin, leveraging extensive industry experience to support both instructors and learners across South Wales.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driving lessons?
We cover Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Dinas Powys, Sully, Rhoose, St Athan, Llantwit Major, Caerphilly, and Pontypridd with manual lessons, and Cardiff/Barry for automatic instruction.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons?
Yes, we have two automatic instructors covering Cardiff and Barry with lessons available Monday-Friday 7am-5pm.
Are there discounts available for multiple lessons?
Yes, we offer block booking discounts and additional savings for students purchasing multiple sessions.
What safety measures do you have during lessons?
All vehicles feature dual controls for instructor safety intervention, and all instructors are DBS-checked and DVSA-licensed professionals.
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Reviews (4)
Erin F.
Jun 24, 2022 Report
Keith was a great help in getting me set up with an instructor. Gaz was an amazing instructor for my refresher lessons. He was always calm and friendly and really helped me get my confidence back up. Gaz made parking so easy with his use of reference points and he was interesting to chat to. I would definitely recommend Bumps and Gaz. Thank you.
Jade Erskine
Dec 17, 2021 Report
Absolutely fantastic experience, driving with Keith from Bumps. Hes so down to Earth and funny! He explains everything clearly, doesn't shout and makes you feel at ease and in safe hands. He recommended how many lessons I'd need based on experience and it was spot on. I booked a block with Bumps and passed first time! My brother also did the same. Keith quickly helped me perfect the maneuvers I was nervous of to focus on the driving. I highly highly recommend and thank Bumps Drivin's Cool!
Finesse Arts
Jul 24, 2021 Report
I phoned this company and was enquiring for my wife and the attitude this fella gave me was absolutely disgusting bare in mind I was phoning and bringing him business good business I own a business myself and would never treat a potential customer like the way I got treated, anybody reading this I would advise you phone somebody else as I've done
Aidan Bohill
May 29, 2021 Report
Keith took me through a few hours of refresher lessons after not driving for 5 years. He picked up on everything I'd forgotten and helped me gain so much confidence. Highly recommended.