CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

At Manby Motorplex our aim is to ensure that everyone who comes to us for a driving experience has the very best time possible - and we know that we achieve this goal day after day! How do we know? Because our customers tell us! We ask for customer feedback to make sure that we keep getting in right!

Click the links below to see more feedback, and what our customers say about their driving experiences at Manby Motorplex!

» Double Decker Bus Experience
» Rally Driving
» Skid Control
» Artic/Juggernaut Driving
» Early Drive / First Drive Courses
» 4x4 Off Road Driving
» Junior Rally Courses
» Corporate Events
» Multi-Activity Events
» Junior 4x4 Experiences
» Driver Training Courses
» Bedford MJ - Military 4x4 Vehicle

Following is a fantastic testimonial from one of our customers who had a great time with us....thanks Neil!

"Thoroughly enjoyed today and like I said, the fact that it was friendly and unpatronising, and did not go OTT on safety, made the experience all the better."

"I have not had 4 x 4 experiences before but on rally driving and formula ford ones many years ago they were so scared you were going to damage their vehicles that the safety side took over. I think you do your job very well. I will recommend you and also hope to come back myself quite soon (birthday in Sept, hint hint to wife!)."

Driver Training Feedback.....

12/11/07
David Cunningham - East Lothian, Scotland
James managed to continually push us to our potential, while continually relating all manoeuvres to real life driving. At the same time he made sure this was serious fun. The most constructive three hours in a car in my life.< br>
08/03/2008
Steve Beavon - Nottingham
Just a few lines to let you know how much I enjoyed my Full Day Rally Experience. The actual Rallying was brilliant, but the addition of the Skid Car and the pub lunch made it a superb day. Not forgetting the friendlyness and expertise of all staff concerned. Thank you!.

12/11/07
Roy Houlden - Norwich
Enjoyed the fair /balanced approach. Everyone treated as equals, whatever their experience or age.

6/11/07
Sarah Beauchamp - Lincoln
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the bronze experience, well worth the nerves and I feel far more confident in preparation for bad ‘icy’ weather. The instructor ‘James’ was very comforting.

Keith Millar - Lancashire
I would like to place on record my thoughts of my skid pan experience which took place on Thursday 28th September 2007 The whole morning was a complete success from my point of view, from being welcome by the Manby Motorplex staff to the actual skid pan driving. James was a wonderful tutor/instructor, who had time and patience for all of the occupants of the car and the time just went far too quick. It was also good to see how much all of us had improved with our lap times - from the first timed dry run to the final lap time. Even though my course was the ‘Bronze’ course, I feel that my knowledge gained from the course can only help me in real life. I look forward to coming back to the Manby Motorplex for the ‘Sliver’ and then even moving onto the ‘Gold’.

07/09/06 ISS participant
A fantastic session. The instructor has an intuitive knowledge of driving skills and a natural flair for both judging ability and taking students to their own limits. I felt a huge improvement in knowledge & abiltiy.

Rally Driving Experiences....

10/11/07
Stacey Bowes - Worksop
Rally taster. A very enjoyable experience, the skid car was fantastic; scary but really enjoyable.br>
10/11/07
Peter Littlewood - Cleckheaton
I want to do it again!!!. All new drivers should learn car control like with this skid car, I’m 18, as there still a lot to learn after passing your test.

10/11/07
J Naylor - Louth
A most enjoyable experience with highly professional guidance, excellent.

10/11/07
Andy Cox - Leicester
What a fantastic experience, not a bad word to say, excellent.

10/11/07
James Moss -
Very goodwith hardly any time lost during the day.

10/11/07
Tom Wood - Chesterfield
I think you should advertise the fact the course has four sessions in two cars as this has good appeal, excellent day.

07/07/07
Lisa Hodgkiss - Chesterfield
After coming on the Rally Rush Taster course, I can honestly say I have never had so much fun!

20/04/07
Andrew Jones - Worksop
Excellent taster, especially enjoyed the rally session, skid [car] was good education for road driving.

10/03/07
Calum Nesbitt - Newcastle
Excellent day out, worth the drive from Newcastle.
Stuart Griffiths - Chesterfield
Superb day. Staff very friendly and treated experts and novices alike.

Damian Allen
Very enjoyable experience - good to understand the behaviour of a car when skidding.

Anon
Playstation holds nothing to it. Give me real rallying.
Stuart Smith
3/3/07
Paul Marland - Hyde
We throughly enjoyed every single part of afternoon. Staff really friendly, course interesting & my wife who spectated found her go in the rally car fantastic!!
Steve Peters
An outstanding day. Even though I have been driving for 32 years I learned a lot. I will return.
Craig Sharp - Cambridge
Great day, skid car was very good, [I] learnt a lot - Ill have to send my girlfriend a long she needs the practice!
Nathan Wall - Baston
Very enjoyable day, despite driving 30k+ miles per year for last 20 years learnt new skills.

20/01/07
Ian Middleton - Gainsborough
Excellent time but must come for a longer course. Staff exemplary and very instructive
21/10/06
Roland Part - Dorchester
Excellent - Brilliant 21st Present! Thanks!

Paul Vincent - Wareham
The best 50th Birthday Present I have ever had. The most exhilarating experience anyone could ever have.

A spectator - Peterborough
Great fun to watch, only one problem, I wasn't driving. Caught the bug. I need to attend. Great fun, very professional staff, improve your skills and have fun. Greattttt! Jess Shaw - Yorkshire
Very well organised - safety is paramount. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely recommend the Manby Motorplex to friends and family. Excellent!

30/09/06
Dawn Cunliffe - Blackpool
EXCELLENT! I will never forget today. The adrenaline rush is amazing. I was worried about feeling silly as a woman doing a man's dream but the confidence it has given me is a once in a lifetime gift - still shaking!

10/06/06
Kevin Ryan - Barnsley
My wife & son attended as spectators and not only did my son have a go as a passenger in a rally car...my wife and son had numerous rides as spectators in the skid car and LOVED IT !! 10/06/06
Simon Gilman - Spalding
Compared to others I have been on, this is excellent as your guest can be actively involved.

Sean Rodgers - Scunthorpe
Cracking day, shame i didn't bring my partner as a spectator, its nearly as much fun watching and going for a spin.

John McGowan - Sereverton
A really professional approach from the instructors.

15/04/06
Rupert Wakeley - Bristol
Junior Rally Experience
Brilliant 1/2 day learning how to drive, control skids and to top it all off driving the rally car!
17/02/06
Vicki Prior - Bridgworth
Best day of my life!

28/01/06
Carol Simpson - Wollaton
FANTASTIC!! EXHILARATING!! BRILLIANT!! Enjoyed the day immensely!! I'll be back!!!

02/07/05
Duncan
I just wanted to express my thanks again for a very enjoyable afternoon on Saturday, both for myself taking part in the activity and my spectators (particularly my three boys). Obviously the event was made all the more special by gaining 1st place driver on the day...but I can only say that was down to the expert coaching by Mike and Steve.

4 x 4 Feedback...

16/06/07
Simon - Milton Keynes
I would just like to thank you and the whole team at Manby for a great day out last Saturday. I have tried various driving/track days and I found yours to be the most friendly and fun, all the staff are helpful and enthusiastic which really adds to the experience.
Unfortunately I'm not very good with names, so I would especially like to thank the 4X4 instructor his experience and knowledge of what the vehicle could do was reassuring, apart from getting us stuck in what can only be described as a lake, I had a great time.
Once again many thanks for a great day !

4/11/06
Adam Croxall - Martin
Excellent day! Fantastic tuition, friendly atmosphere, tremendous fun. Recommending to all!!.

15/10/06
'AM' - Cleethorpes
The 4x4 course was very realistic, giving excellent instruction in the situations. Getting stuck and making mistakes added to the enjoyment of this fun group activity.

TM' - Cleethorpes
4x4 drive was excellent - had a great afternoon and watching the other team get stuck in the pond was a good laugh. Thank you for a good afternoon.

03/10/06
David Knighton - Immingham
The course gave me confidence in myself and the vehicle. The instructor was suberb.

12/08/06
Matthew Browne - Frodsham, Cheshire
It was a new experience for me and it would be for any other partially sighted person. Chris was a calm clear instructor. Thanks very much.

Customer - Corby, Northants
Superb day! Instructor was really friendly and gave lots of encouragement. Really enjoyed the experience - would recommend it to anyone.

10/06/06
Mark Cooper - Harmston, Lincoln
A fantastic experience! Brilliant instruction and incredible to see what the Land Rover can cope with! Would recommend it & hope to be back again.

30/05/06
Walter Hammond - Scunthorpe
Definitely a day to remember. It has everything: excitement, thrills and a touch of danger but safe.

Ben Adams - Spalding
What an experience!! An awesome day's worth of driving, a fantastic course full of adrenaline.

18/03/06
Paul Firth - Fotherby
Can't be improved...Lots of different terrain, super instruction, very enjoyable.

04/03/06
Helen Prowse - Humberston
I had the best time! My family came to watch and all thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a fantastic experience, I'd recommend it to fearless drivers!

Juggernaut Driving....

10/11/07
Denise Nolan -Wyke
Just makes you smile from start to finish, Brill.

10/11/07
Andrea Fawcett -Chorley
Totally enjoyed the whole experience. Instructor was excellent.

10/11/07
Sonja Bagley - Warwickshire
Really really good, will come again. Juggernaut Taster. Wicked, I want one.

28/8/07
Allan Gotts - Boston
To whom it may concern. I just thought that I would drop you a very quick email of gratitude and genuine thanks for providing both my friend [Rodney Effield] and I with an absolutely splendid day's event earlier this week - it was a really fabulous day out - THANKS! We all felt that the warm and very personable approach which your staff/team provided us preceding (I gather this for Johanne in the organisation/booking) and during the day was a real credit to your company - and indeed this approach did not in anyway detract from the totally professional manner in which we were treated - a really good and appropriate balance. Suffice to say, not only did Rodney and I have a wonderful day, Skid /car control, Juggernaut and Double Decker - one which I personally will treasure for many years to come (or at least for as long as my memory holds out) - but so too did our guests/spectators (especially my little girl [Zara] - who is still talking about the lorry and the bus). Please be assured that I would have no qualms in endorsing your products and services to anyone that enquires. Wishing you and your excellent initiative every future success in all that you undertake.

21/10/06
Phil Thomas J.P. - Great Hockham
As a driver for over 40 years I still learned about driving during the hour. Excellent.

17/10/06
Sue Butter - Huntingdon
It was all such fun and Chris really gave me the confidence to believe I could do it. What's more, I can now reverse a trailer better than my husband! A lovely 60th birthday present!

30/09/06
Gillie Evans - Gloucestershire
I would like to thank both James and Chris for a great time driving the artic last Saturday. It was kind of James to fit me into a longer lesson and Chris was a great instructor ! I was pleased with what I achieved in that short time, although I think my reversing could do with a bit of practice!! A wonderful experience made all the more fun with you two guys, thanks alot.

17/09/06
Gerald Creasey - Stockport
The 2 hours zipped by. I was expecting enjoyment as I have always wanted to do it, but I was thrilled and finished on "an adrenalin high".

16/09/06
Carol Jump - Crosby
If you have ever wanted to try this - this is a great place to do it - Go For It!.

12/07/06
Sue Butcher - Lanarkshire
A really wonderful experience - instruction was clear but friendly and relaxed - thank you so much - an ambition fulfilled.

21/05/06
Patricia Owen - Glasgow
Thoroughly enjoyed the experience - well worth the five hour drive to get here from Scotland!

21/05/06
Judy Carpenter - Mablethorpe
Absolutely brilliant. The stuff dreams are made of.

13/05/06
Tim Davies - New Waltham
Everything was 'spot-on' The experience was fantastic & I would not hesitate to recommend it.

16/04/06
John Chivers - Basingstoke
A really good first time experience. Everyone in the party was made to feel part of the experience and son & son-in-law were allowed to "have a go".

04/04/06
I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail thanking you for making my sister's 40th birthday really special...my sister has always wanted to drive a lorry, thanks to you she has. Thank you to all the staff who made the whole family very welcome, special thanks to Chris the instructor. Hopefully soon she will stop telling everybody she meets that she's driven a lorry!!!!!

04/03/06
Mrs T Sims - Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Absolutely fantastic experience. Would recommend it to anyone

Skid Car Feedback...

20/09/06
Lee Wildsmith- Sheffield
Excellent. Learnt a hell of a lot and had a great laugh too. Should be taught to all drivers.

12/11/07
David Cunningham - East Lothian, Scotland
James managed to continually push us to our potential, while continually relating all manoeuvres to real life driving. At the same time he made sure this was serious fun. The most constructive three hours in a car in my life.< br>
12/11/07
Roy Houlden - Norwich
Enjoyed the fair /balanced approach. Everyone treated as equals, whatever their experience or age.

6/11/07
Sarah Beauchamp - Lincoln
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the bronze experience, well worth the nerves and I feel far more confident in preparation for bad ‘icy’ weather. The instructor ‘James’ was very comforting.

Keith Millar - Lancashire
I would like to place on record my thoughts of my skid pan experience which took place on Thursday 28th September 2007 The whole morning was a complete success from my point of view, from being welcome by the Manby Motorplex staff to the actual skid pan driving. James was a wonderful tutor/instructor, who had time and patience for all of the occupants of the car and the time just went far too quick. It was also good to see how much all of us had improved with our lap times - from the first timed dry run to the final lap time. Even though my course was the ‘Bronze’ course, I feel that my knowledge gained from the course can only help me in real life. I look forward to coming back to the Manby Motorplex for the ‘Sliver’ and then even moving onto the ‘Gold’.

26/08/06
Peter Winson- Derby
I found this course extremely useful, it made me consider my driving in a new light and hopefully I have come away a safer driver.

05/08/06
Sue Hannania- Nuthall
This was the best Christmas present ever. Everyone should do this course.

26/07/06
Customer
Thoroughly enjoyable & confirmed to me what a lethal weapon a vehicle can be! So much to learn! Excellent instruction & experience. Would like to practice the skills once a month!

18/07/06
Customer
As a 60 years old driver with over 40 years of driving I thought I knew it all. this course proved me wrong. (Very good).

23/05/06
Len & Hazel Funnell – Norwich
Fantastic Day! Encouragement is superb. Did more than I thought I could possibly do.

22/04/06
Brian Fairholme – Tollerton
Very good. Steep Learning Curve - will recommend - in fact get my three off spring on it!

01/03/06
Gary Stubbs – Sherburn-in-Elmet
Could save the family’s life!

22/02/06
Lee Dodson – Bedford
Having your fellow drivers in the same car was especially good for your own confidence & enjoyment as you learned as much from watching their mistakes.

04/01/06
Diane McDonald - Grindleford
I think this was a fantastic course, run by an instructor who is clearly passionate about what he does. I learnt loads & feel I want to learn more. Brilliant! Thank you so much.

And our Corporate Events…

03/01/06
Lee - MRI Worldwide
An excellent afternoon, everyone should have a go.

Kate - MRI Worldwide
Even though this was a fun event the skid pan especially had some useful tips on being safe on the road.

With references like these, you can be sure that whatever activity you choose at Manby Motorplex - it will definitely be an experience to remember!