Driving excellence through exceptional customer service and professional training. Expert manual & automatic car lessons across the North West, and professional C1 LGV training nationwide.
Wigan Good Trader Scheme winners every year since 2020.
Fully qualified patient ADIs, trained PDI's and dedicated C1 trainers.
Lessons and C1 packages built around you and your schedule.
GJM School of Motoring is a family-run business with one simple goal: to make learning to drive accessible, supportive and effective for everyone we work with. We pride ourselves on punctuality, cleanliness and a genuinely high standard of teaching across every aspect of driving and theory.
Whether you are a complete beginner, returning after time off the road, or training for a professional C1 licence, our trainers give you the best possible experience from your first enquiry to the day you pass. What drives our success? Customer service.
From your first lesson to a professional licence, we offer tailored training for every kind of driver.
The most flexible licence — learn in a manual and drive any car, with patient expert tuition.
A smoother, simpler route to your licence and independence on the road.
Ambulance, paramedic and 7.5t training, with named packages from Bronze to Platinum.
Build confidence after passing — motorway lessons, Pass Plus and refresher sessions.
Stay road-legal and compliant with periodic Driver CPC training for professional drivers.
Train for a rewarding new career as a driving instructor, with our expert support every step.
Everything we do is built around you — clear communication, patient teaching and genuine support from your first lesson to test day and beyond.
Our ADI’s, PDI’s and C1 trainers are patient and genuinely invested in your progress.
From licence applications and theory test bookings, we guide you through the whole process.
5-star reviews and Good Trader awards every year since 2020 — service is our driving force.
Call us or enquire online and we will match you with the right trainer or course.
Begin tailored lessons or your chosen C1 package, at a pace that suits you.
We help you prepare and book your tests, so you pass and stay confident on the road.
Family-run, award-winning and trusted by hundreds of learners and professional drivers across the North West and beyond.
Gregor McGarrie
Gregor is a fully qualified ADI (Instructor) and leads the team and trains car and C1 students. Trusting and supporting the team, he says, is the key to a successful business.
Jenna McGarrie
Jenna keeps everything running and champions a supportive culture where the team — and customers — feel valued and heard.
Kerry Bolton
Kerry manages the C1 department and supports Gregor, and loves helping students — especially paramedics — gain their C1 licence.
Adam Sargent
Adam coordinates lessons and was welcomed with that GJM family feel from day one — he adores his job and the team.
Beth Bushell
Beth passed first time with Gregor and was one of the youngest ADIs in the UK; helping customers reach their goals makes her job worthwhile.
John Cooper
John is a DVSA trainee driving Instructor, he loves training his students and watching them progress. He’s part of a team with great values, great support and a good giggle.
Alex Kenwright
Alex is a DVSA trainee driving Instructor, she feels valued and heard at GJM, where the focus on customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with her own core values.
Kenny Pain
Kenny is a DVSA trainee driving Instructor, he was made to feel welcome and important from the start; the support GJM gives its Trainers and Instructors is second to none.
Gary Henthorn
Gary describes GJM as more like family than a company — welcoming, supportive, and somewhere hard work is genuinely appreciated.
With over 240 five-star Google reviews, our customers say it best. Here’s what learners and professional drivers really think about training with GJM.
We are proud to be consistently recognised for excellence by the Good Trader Scheme, endorsed by Wigan Council. We have been members since 2020, earning a Certificate of Excellence every year and being named winners in recognition of consistently high standards of customer feedback.
Tips, learner stories and expert advice on car driving and C1 LGV training.
Think you know what it takes to pass your driving test? Think again! In this post, we’re busting the top 10 most common driving test myths that could be holding you back. From the fear of stalling to thinking you need to memorize every street, we’re setting the record straight.
Balancing university studies, clinical placements, and C1 training can feel overwhelming for paramedic students. This guide offers practical tips and highlights how GJM School of Motoring supports you every step of the way—from scheduling around your busy timetable to handling logistics—so you can earn your C1 licence without the stress.
Ready to get started, or have a question? Call our friendly team on 01942 466309, or send us a message below and we will get straight back to you.
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