NYC Driving Lessons offers quality stick shift lessons. Check out the testimonials from all the wonderful people who we have shared our knowledge and expertise with. I’m proud of everyone’s accomplishments and success over the years.
NYC Driving Lessons
melissa phillips says
hello,
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George says
It had been about 10 years since I had driven stick shift and I wanted a refresher to feel more confident. I found Amir to be an excellent and patient teacher. He was able to observe my manual driving skills and immediately see what I needed to work on. We spent about an hour driving stick and afterwards I felt assured can handle driving stick later this summer in France.
Annabelle Hoffman says
Amir is a fantastic teacher! He taught my teenage son to drive a stick in a few lessons. He is patient and calm, and according to my son, a much better teacher than I was! Well worth the money.
Justin D says
Amir is an amazing instructor. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to drive a stick shift. He is calm, patient, reassuring, and encouraging. His two hour session was perfect. He was able to pinpoint areas that I needed to work on and we were able to refine those. He clearly explained the mechanics behind my mistakes and how to correct them. He answered all of my questions and provided helpful hints and tips. I walked away from my lesson extremely confident and so much better than when I had started. He’s the best! Thank you!
Gilbert says
Amir is a fantastic teacher! Very patient and knows how to teach. I was looking to get my first manual car and had only learned to briefly drive stick. I did not believe I was ready to drive manual as I stalled many many times and never got passed 2nd gear but with Amir’s help, I was driving stick in no time. He makes learning how to drive manual an enjoyable experience with no pressure. I would definitely recommend him to friends who would want to learn to drive manual.
Jessica says
I have been wanting to learn to drive manual for a long time (my boyfriend has a manual car and it has been a major inconvenience for us that I haven’t been able to drive it). In recent years I have become a nervous driver in general, so I had my doubts about being able to master driving manual with confidence, but I was encouraged by the reviews I read on Amir’s web site and booked a lesson. I was not disappointed! Amir was incredibly patient and encouraging. He clearly has tremendous knowledge and expertise and is able to convey that information in a way that makes sense to a novice. He put me at ease when I made mistakes and helped me understand where I was going wrong. I was surprised by how much I accomplished in one lesson and I can’t wait to book another. Amir is an excellent teacher! I highly recommend his driving lessons!
Jonathan says
Only have good things to say about Amir. I rented a manual car overseas for a vacation and needed to learn to drive stick so I booked a 2 hour lesson. I had no previous experience and came in without much prior knowledge. Amir was a courteous, patient and competent teacher. He took the time to explain what was happening mechanically in the car which helped me understand the why behind my mistakes and successes. I appreciated his step by step approach as well as his thorough understanding of all things related to driving a manual.
I was a bit worried about stalling in traffic and causing a ruckus, but the practice loops that Amir uses did not have much traffic and the cars were able to easily go around me. We eventually graduated to busier roads and even when I did stall, Amir was very calm and helped me get going again quickly. We got through a lot of material including basic start, parking, hill starts, shifting into higher gears, and shifting on downhills. Highly recommend Amir. Give him a shot, you will not be disappointed!
Aneal says
I was going on vacation in France and wanted to rent a manual car there. I had gone to Amir last year so I went again to him this year before the trip for a refresher. It was just what I needed – I was back up to speed in two one-hour lessons. I was also able to pull off some really tricky stuff in France and not get stuck or frantic. I would definitely recommend Amir. I myself am a repeat customer and have referred others to him with really positive results. Definitely check him out, he is great.
Leo says
Amir is a great teacher! He’s very patient and extremely knowledgeable – I took a lesson about a year ago. I was suprised at how much I could learn within a short period of time. I should probably pick it up again! Very accomodating with times and also the distance. He came out to me pretty far out east for a reasonable price. Don’t hesitate to start learning today because Amir is the best there is!
Michael says
Today I had a 2 hour lesson with Amir and it was awesome! I wanted to learn how to drive on my local roads, so having Amir come to me for the extra $20 was definitely worth it. We started in a flat parking lot where I learned how to get the car moving. Amir took the time to explain exactly how the car works and made it extremely easy to understand. I less than 20 minutes I was able to get the car moving with ease without the car stalling. This was a relief because I know first gear is the hardest part, but Amir made it seem easy. After that we went right to hill starts and reversing. Again, Amir was patient and explained how it worked in detail. Within the first hour of the lesson I was completely comfortable getting the car moving in any situation. For the second hour I got to drive all around, practicing up shifting, down shifting, starting on hills with cars behind me, and a few other techniques involved in everyday driving. By the end of the second hour, I was driving the car without even thinking about it, starting, stopping, and shifting with ease. I highly recommend Amir, he is kind, friendly, and a great teacher.
Aneal K says
I was preparing for a trip to Norway where I needed to rent a car and drive around the country for a week. The rental cars available in Norway that were affordable were all manual so I figured I better learn. I took one lesson with another school and it was ok but then decided to try Amir. After my first lesson with Amir, I was sold for 2 more lessons. After my 3 lessons with him, I really knew my stuff which is a testament to how great a teacher he is. He is incredibly patient and chill which is what you want in a driving instructor. Additionally, he really knows the tricks of the car and can explain it in such a way that really makes sense that you always remember what to do in a jam. He also has a really good series of courses laid out so you can advance from Level I (local streets) to Level III (the highway). My driving in Norway went off without any problems, and let me tell you, Norway is not an easy country to drive manual. Lots of unending hills, stop and go traffic, one car roads on the sides of mountains, tight parking, etc. However with all the tools that Amir taught me at my disposal, I knew what to do in each situation and never felt panicked in a jam. On top of the quality, Amir’s rates are fair, his communication is great, and he’s just a really solid guy. I would easily recommend him to anyone seeking to learn manual driving quickly and on a budget. You the man Amir!
Hilary says
I’ m a sports car enthusiast and always wanted to learn stick shift driving. After a few lessons with Amir I am finally able to buy a manual sports car. He explains in detail what you are doing wrong so the problem can be corrected. He is also very patient, since I had to practice certain steps over and over again until I became good at it. I would recommend taking lessons with him. He is also a nice guy and fun to talk to as a friend ! Happy driving 🙂 !
Rebecca says
Amir taught me how to drive manual in preparation for a classic car I purchased. He is an excellent (patient) instructor, very professional, and affordable. I highly recommend him!
Qu says
I was in the market for a new car and wanted to try manual. After 2 hours, I was driving confidently around town. Amir is very flexible and can tailor lessons to your skill level. Highly recommend going to Riverdale as terrain is suitable for all driving situations (especially hills).
James Osani says
Amir is a very patient, friendly, and professional driving instructor. He cares enough about his clients to gauge his teachings on the progress of each student based on each lesson. He knows exactly when to give praise and when to make a suggestion and after a few classes I am now perfectly comfortable driving a manual transmission. I highly recommend Amir for stress-free driving lessons.
Michael U says
Took 2 lessons so far and I can say I am amazed by what Amir can teach you in as little as 2 lessons. He is very patient and explains everything in detail. After my first couple of stalls, I was able to drive around and pick up everything fast. I would recommend anyone to take lessons for manual driving with Amir.
Ryan says
Amir was an excellent teacher. I had very limited experience driving manual. Amir was able to break down the mechanics of a manual car as well relate them to hands on techniques for driving. He is very patient, and really has a knack for pinpointing what you’re doing wrong and how to improve. I highly recommend Amir if you’re looking to learn to drive a manual car or simply looking to improve.
meir says
Amir was terrific. very calm, patient. explained everything clearly and allowed me to learn by doing. within an hour i was completely confident. highly recommended
Ben says
I wanted to buy a manual car, but have never driven one in my life. I did two lessons with Amir and I can say now that I am confident in my ability to drive a manual car.
Amir was very patient and thorough. He is very open to any questions you might have so don’t be afraid to ask any!
I would definitely recommend Amir if you want to learn how to drive a manual car. Great teacher and at an affordable price!
Melvin says
Amir is a great teacher. He is extremely patient and always lets you know what you are doing wrong so that you can fix it. He explains everything thoroughly in steps and lets you experiment with the car for your own curiosity. He is very open to any questions and is very polite.
I have taken two 2-hour lessons with him thus far and I feel comfortable driving manual. By the last hour of each session I can have a conversation and drive with ease.
Great guy overall, I recommend him if you are looking to learn stick. Most importantly his prices are amazing and you will save a lot of money than if you were to go to a driving school for a lesson. Only a few lessons are needed with Amir, he will have you comfortably driving manual in no time.
antonella says
Amir was an excellent teacher! I’ve never driven stick before and after 1 1/2 hrs with Amir, I’m confident to drive alone. He is extremely patient and quickly guides you through the process. High recommend.
Jackie says
I needed to learn how to drive stick for an upcoming trip to Ireland. Amir was very patient and explained everything very well. He also spent extra time on hill starts when he found out I was traveling to Ireland. After two lessons with Amir, I felt confident enough to drive manual. Driving manual on vacation was not only easy, but really fun. My next car might even be stick. Thanks Amir!!
Jason says
Jus finished a lesson…Confident and excited to be on the road now. I am a teacher and Amir possesses the qualities of a great teacher. Patient, listens to you, calm and explains things well. As nervous as I was- he made me feel comfortable as can be. On top of that, very affordable and convenient because he can come to you. I know I wouldn’t have gotten this great instruction having called up a driving school/institution. Book him!
Chris says
Amir is the man. Excellent teacher, came to me, very affordable. By the end of my 2 hour lesson, I felt like I had been driving stick my entire life. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn.
James says
I wanted to learn how to drive a manual car to expand my options when it comes time to buy a new vehicle. It was very easy to schedule the lesson via email.
Amir is very easy going and extremely knowledgeable, as I felt no pressure or sense of nervousness even though I had the potential to harm his vehicle as I learned. Fortunately, that never happened as he taught me at a perfect pace and never took issue with mistakes that were inevitably made. I’d recommend Amir to anyone looking to learn how to drive a stick shift without hesitation.
Alan says
Driving an automatic became boring for me, so I was looking at driving stick to get me interested in driving again. Amir made the hardest thing for new drivers, getting out of first, seem so simple. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and detail oriented. He was even open to going to a great practicing location that I knew about. The entire time, he was noticing small mistakes I was having that made the car drive less smooth and he nicely pointed them out. I learned so quickly and got comfortable so quickly I ended up voluntarily being a guinea pig for him teaching someone to “rev-match”. It was great!
Eddie says
I’ve never driven stick before I met Amir and after the first hour of my lesson I was driving around the neighborhood with ease. Amir is a patient and good guy, call him.
Jordan says
Amir is a great teacher. Learning to drive stick is so easy with him. I was able to calm down and not think so hard. He’s super patient and fun. Anyone looking to learn to drive stick should definitely call Amir!
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Tea says
Amir is the master! I was able to learn manual in no time. He is knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Let’s not forget he is extremely good-looking. I recommend him to everyone to learn manual.
Tv says
I was really nervous about driving manual but Amir made me feel really calm and confident. He’s very patient and is a great teacher!!
Danny says
Amir was very patient and calm throughout my manual driving lessons. If it wasnt for that, it would’ve taken me much longer to learn. I would recommend anyone to give him a call if they want to learn stick.
Nathan says
Amir is amazing! He’s incredibly helpful, patient, friendly, and knowledgeable! As a beginner on the road, I really wanted to learn how to drive stick! Amir helped me from step one all the way to building up my confidence driving like second nature!
I would definitely recommend him to anybody who wants to learn stick! Great teacher, great guy!
Don (NJ) says
Amir was the best. Before going to Europe, I needed a quick course in how to drive a manual transmission. Within just a few hours, I had enough confidence to take on European driving in a French rental with a manual transmission.
Amir was really patient, coaching me through stall after stall. Within a pretty short time, you can find yourself mastering what you will need to keep your manual auto moving smoothly. Then, you’ll just have to master hill starts! (Which Amir also teaches, the correct way!).
I would not hesitate at all to recommend him to anyone.
natalie says
Amir was terrific– very helpful and patient! I’m a lot more confident driving stick now. Thanks!
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valeriesmom says
i was looking to drive stick shift because my husband’s car is a stick shift subaru outback and i had to learn if i wanted to get around. it stressed me out to drive it (or learn to drive it) so learning from my husband was just not going to happen. i called some schools and called amir. amir laid out a pretty good deal so i went with his lessons. i had a great time learning: amir is a pleasure to learn from, very patient and very thoughtful in his feedback. driving around with amir put my mind at ease and i was able to drive on the road without too much difficulty in a rather short amount of time. i would have to say he has been the most effective driving instructor i’ve had including my regular driving lessons back when i was a young teen. i would not hesitate to take lessons from him again or recommend him to anyone who’s looking to drive stick shift. Thanks Amir!
Ingram says
I had very little experience using manual and i would stall constantly. I must say that Amir is very patient and talented at pin pointing what i was doing wrong. Luckily for me he travels, because i live by the Verrazano bridge in Brooklyn and its hard for me to find someone as affordable and flexible as Amir. I recommend anyone looking to learn manual transmission within a short period of time to stick with this guy, hell he even got me driving manual with confidence.
Steve says
Amir came to Brooklyn to pick me up. Made me feel at ease with my mistakes and made the learning process fun and stress free.
Raul says
I was very frustrated at most driving schools who did not offer manual driving lessons, or their stick-shift teacher was only available one day every 2 weeks! – Incredible.. Until I found Amir.
It literally took 2 lessons to learn to drive my new manual car and be confident on the road.
Amir is very patient and his expertise in handling cars with manual transmissions make him an excellent teacher!
Thanks Amir!
Joe B says
My brother and I did a lesson with Amir last month before my trip to Spain. I’d never driven stick before and needed to learn quickly as manual transmission cars are much cheaper to rent.
My brother had prior experience with stick and I had none but Amir was able to teach me a great deal in our two hour session. My brother and I had fun and I ended up picking it up very quickly due to Amir’s patient guidance. Amir is a great teacher and I definitely can attest to his terrific lessons!
Charles says
I did three lessons with this guy, and now I can drive my manual car with ease. I recommend to anyone learning to call this guy. Affordable and he travels, what more can you ask for.