About

Chris Greer ADI

Chris Greer, owner of Greer's Gears Driving School, awarded WINNER in the Intelligent Instructor Awards of 2021.

Intelligent Instructor magazine recognised Chris Greer as being the #1 Scottish Driving Instructor of the Year after showing innovation for creating a youtube channel, building an impressive social media presence and a community for his learners both past and present.

In accepting the award Chris said "I feel truly humbled and immensely proud to have been nominated for this award. To go on and win it has just knocked me off my feet and it's so unexpected. I'd like to thank all my clients for being 'awesome' in making my job so much fun, for their continued support and collective trust in me to help achieve their aim of learning to drive and become the safest drivers in Ayrshire".

Greer's Gears Driving School is THE PREMIER driving school in Ayrshire offering driving lessons for manual, automatic and car + trailer / caravan towing. Click here to see Chris' tuition cars and options. Our enviable fleet of cars are all equipped with dual controls and full safety features. We actively encourage our pupils in a positive client centred learning environment, giving personal commitment to help you gain your licence. With an outstanding level of customer service, we won't fail you. Contact us on 01292 502538 or send an email to enquiries@greersgears.co.uk.

Andrew Galbraith ADI

Hello … I’m Andrew, a fully qualified driving instructor living in North Ayrshire with my fiancé & our 4 year-old son. I’ve always wanted to be an ADI, qualifying in April 2024 so yes it’s new but we all have to start a journey somewhere.

Offering manual car driving lessons across North Ayrshire towns inclusive of Irvine, Kilwinning, Saltcoats, Stevenson & Ardrossan. My working hours are Monday - Friday 0900 till 1700 pm as my fiancée is a shift worker within the NHS and childcare.

Why did I train to be an instructor?
My previous roles have included driving HGV lorries across the UK, within the construction industry, working at heights providing and completing dynamic risk assessments and implementing training, support & development to other employees. A perfect skill set to adapt into being an instructor.

Seeing lots of bad driving on UK roads influenced my desire to be part of changing that. I love the job & helping people get their licence really does give a great feeling of personal achievement, knowing that I’ve helped change someone’s life for the better.

My personal aim is to continue to develop my skills in driver training & hopefully impart some of my knowledge to my pupils so that they become the safer drivers of tomorrow, today.

I look forward to meeting you & hope that you choose to learn with Ayrshire’s premier driving school - Greer’s Gears.

Andrew Galbraith ADI

Jennifer McMillan PDI

Hi everyone ... I'm Jen and currently training with Greer's Gears to become a driving instructor.

For the last 18 years I have been doing a job that I love, supporting adults with learning difficulties in their own homes to lead full and happy lives. I felt the need to have a new challenge in my life so decided that I would put my love of driving and teaching into practice and become an ADI.

After a bit of research and lots of information packs from various driving schools, I came across Greer's Gears Driving School and reached out. They instantly felt like the right driving school for me. It's been an amazing journey so far in my training; I'm really looking forward to qualifying and joining a great team of people. Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you in the course of your lessons.

Click here if you would like to see images of my tuition car.

Angela Mossie PDI

Hello everyone ! I'm Angela and with Chris' help I'm currently working through my PDI training to qualify as an instructor. I've worked in the care sector over the last twenty years; my current role involves supervising a team of carers and delivering essential home care for service users.

I started teaching my own Son to drive during the pandemic lockdowns and I really enjoyed the experience so much that 'if felt just the right thing for me to do'. Researching the process of how to become an instructor led me to 'Greer's Gears' and I started to follow Fiona McDonald's progress in her training journey.

In 2022 I decided to take the plunge and started my training with Chris and I haven't looked back. Yes, it can be demanding pushing oneself to learn new skills but perseverance, practice and patience are all key elements when learning to drive.

I look forward to meeting you on your journey when you start learning with us. Click here if you would like to see images of my tuition car.

Sam Durkin PDI

Hi Everyone ! I'm Sam and I am delighted to be completing my driving instructor training with Greer's Gears.

As a former police emergency response driver I've seen a lot on our local roads - the good, the bad and the ugly! That experience has led me to a passion for ensuring our pupils have the very best training so they can be confident and enjoy their driving while keeping themselves and others safe.

I've always enjoyed cars & driving, but as a Dad to teenagers who will be on the roads very soon, I discovered I really enjoy the teaching aspect of preparing new drivers for the road ahead.

It feels like a privilege to be able to share my knowledge & experience, and it's not a responsibility that I take lightly. I have found the level of training and care at Greer's Gears to be excellent and I really hope choose to learn to drive with us. Click here for my car.

Wayne Blanks - PDI

Hello everyone, I'm Wayne and currently training to become a fully qualified driving instructor.

For the past 19 years I have been working in a local call centre, where I am a manager supporting and coaching a team of agents. I wanted something different and thought about becoming an ADI prior to the pandemic. I'm grateful for the delay and holding off, as it allowed me more time to look into it before making the decision.

I've been training with Chris and developing my skills to help develop your ability to drive safely. I am currently teaching part time which has been rewarding to see my pupils develop. I look forward to going full time in due course so allowing more time to meet you and help support your learning to drive journey.

Click here for images of my tuition car.

Trisha Salam - Office Manager

Hello everyone : it's great to meet you all online. We speak loads on the phone but I never get to see any of you until your test pass results & success photos hit our FB pages. My role is the office manager and I help all our instructors maintain diaries, liaison with clients and DVSA for test bookings.

Over the years with a nursing background I've worked in healthcare, medical helplines, administration and accounting. With years on not 'clicking with an instructor' and struggling with gears I started the search for an automatic instructor and found Chris. He got me to test standard really quickly and I passed first time; now I drive him up the wall by telling him he works too much !

We've become firm friends and when the business started expanding and he needed help, he reached out to me and here we are with everything happening at just the right time.

I really enjoy my job and take great pride and joy in speaking with you all and starting you off on the learning to drive journey. Such a buzz to track your progress and see your photos on our Facebook page when you pass. I know I'm chatty and helpful and thanks to chris I've been able to learn more about the training process than just driving. So, if you need any help or advice please get in touch as I am always happy to help. If I can't, I know a man who can !

Why choose us?

Chris Greer was officially recognised as driving instructor of the year (Scotland 2021).
He remains within the top 100 instructors in the UK. In the TOP 20 for 2022 and 2023.
Free use of our personalised app - Total Drive within which you can track everything linked to your learning experience.
We offer you A Triple Guarantee.
Lessons are provided for manual, automatic and car + trailer towing driving lessons.
We help anyone resuming driving after illness or disability when an assessment is required using an adapted vehicle fitted with secondary controls.
We offer DUAL CONTROL CAR HIRE to ADI's across Scotland.
Complete an assessment drive for feedback on your ability before you book.
A standard lesson lasts two hours which gives you value for money.
No hidden extra costs. Only pay for what you want and need in your training.
No hidden test day costs. You pay the test fee and hourly rate for vehicle hire.
Block bookings help spread the cost. Book more and pay less.
We accept and use all secure payment methods.
Lessons are available by mutual appointment throughout the day, including weekends across all of Ayrshire.
Door to door collection from home, school, college or place of work.
Full range of courses with flexibility around times and allocation of hours.
We can assist in your career change to become an authorised driving instructor. Full training provided.
Greer's Gears are Currently recruiting motivated ADI's / PDI's to join us.
We offer the choice of male or female instructors.
We only employ fully qualified instructors authorised by the DVSA to provide the best client centred training in a courteous, polite, dynamic, professional way.
We are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

What car will you drive in your lessons ?

Our tuition vehicle fleet includes:

Our vehicles are all fully equipped with dual controls, ABS, airbags, air con, Sat Nav and fully adjustable controls.

We hold fully comprehensive vehicle, public liability and professional indemnity insurance policies.

Our interest is in your safety, comfort and enjoyment to enable a positive client centred learning experience in your lessons.

If manual geared cars are not suitable for you then we can and will adapt to your needs by supplying alternative options.