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23rd November 2019

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Paul from Liverpool!

Thanks for dropping by! You’re just in time to find out who we’ve selected for our top pass photo of the week. Expect positive news, a sprinkle of inspiration and a rather flattering review (how’d that get in there?!). This guy impressed us with his upbeat attitude and obvious love for driving. When we spotted the lovely pass pic that went alongside all of that, we knew we had this week’s star! Join us in wishing a big congratulations to…...

22nd November 2019

Kent Driving Test Centres

Kent is home to everything from Canterbury Cathedral to the White Cliffs of Dover—not to mention 1.8 million people. However, we’re not here to see the sights in this trip to the Garden of England. Instead, we’ll be taking a closer look at the practical test centres in Kent. In this edition of our Essential Guide series, we’ll explore no fewer than eight different test centres. We’ll provide handy fact files including information on pass rates, directions and facilities, as...

20th November 2019

Struggling With Clutch Control? Follow These Top Tips!

Clutch control is one of the toughest things for learners to master, and is even capable of causing trouble for experienced drivers. However, with most UK motorists still getting behind the wheel of a manual car, it remains a necessary skill. With this in mind, we’ve created our very own top tips to help you overcome your clutch control problems and enjoy smooth driving from now on. Before we get started on our top tips, we’d first like to emphasise...

18th November 2019

You Can’t Do Worse than These Shocking Driving Records

In this day and age we’re taught that comparing ourselves to others is not a healthy pastime. This is great advice that you should follow…most of the time. To benefit from this article, though, we’re going to ask you to go against your better instincts and compare yourself juuust a little. This is all for the sake of making you feel very positive about your own driving journey! You see, we’ve lined up a few shocking driving records that’ll show...

16th November 2019

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Karis from Manchester!

Looking for some driving inspo to get you out on the road? You’ve come to the right place! We’re just about to announce our latest pass photo of the week. This learner hails from the place PassMeFast HQ calls home: Greater Manchester. It was her determination and self-belief that really caught our attention. Give it up for… Karis from Manchester! Before even knowing about PassMeFast, Karis kick-started her driving journey and built up a solid amount of experience. However, things...

15th November 2019

Hate Paying Vehicle Tax? Buy A Tax-Exempt Car!

They say that the best things in life come for free… but when it comes to driving, it’s another story. First, there’s the cost of buying the car, which is staggering enough by itself. Add in insurance and maintenance, and you can practically feel the money leaving your wallet. Then, as one final flourish, you also have to pay the government for the privilege of driving. Yep, we’re talking vehicle tax. However, if you’re particularly savvy, you can dodge this expense...

9th November 2019

Our Pass Photo of the Week—Megan from Solihull!

Hello weekend and hellooo brand new qualified driver! It’s that exciting moment where PassMeFast unveils the pass photo we judge to be the cream of this week’s crop. (And what a crop it was!) This gal took our 15 hour manual course in West Yorkshire with instructor Naheed, which turned out to be a one way ticket to qualified driver status! Please wish a big congratulations to…Megan from Solihull! She already had some previous driving experience when she came...

6th November 2019

Driving After Brexit: EU Citizens Living in the UK

Since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016, the exact consequences of Brexit have remained unclear. While we here at PassMeFast can’t predict every outcome, we can help clear things up when it comes to driving. That’s why, in our Driving After Brexit series, we’re examining what the political changes will mean for everyday motorists. In this article, we’ll cover the potential impact on EU citizens living in the UK. What happens to drivers with a licence from another EU...

1st November 2019

PassMeFast Now In Leicestershire and Staffordshire!

It’s time for more happy news from the team here at PassMeFast HQ. Yep, it can only mean one thing: our courses are coming to new counties! This month, we’re welcoming learners from Leicestershire and Staffordshire for the first time. Since we’re new to the area, we’ll take a moment to introduce our range of intensive driving courses. Read on to find out why thousands of learners across the UK have already chosen PassMeFast—and to see how we can help you to...

31st October 2019

October 2019 News Roundup

Hello again, readers! As spooky season draws to a close, there’s only one thing on our mind here at PassMeFast HQ. No, not Halloween—the news roundup, of course! Yes, it’s the time of the month when we bring you the stories that may have passed you by. We’ll start off by picking up the smart motorways story we featured last month, as further developments emerge. Next, we move onto new data from the DVSA showing a rise in those caught...