Looking for a HGV (C+E) training school - but with a twist

Looking for a HGV (C+E) training school - but with a twist

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Mandat

Original Poster:

3,889 posts

238 months

Monday 8th January
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Short version:

I’m looking for a HGV (C+E) driving school, in the South-East region, who have a newish & modern fleet of training trucks.

I’m based in London, but willing to travel to find the right school.


Longer version:
I want to do the C+E exam for pleasure purposes (i.e. not for work), and I particularly want to drive around in a HGV for a week or two as part of the course.

I know that the costs are going to be a few £000’s, therefore I would like to find a training school that use modern trucks.

I’ve had a C cat licence for over 25 years, and have driven commercially many years ago, but never got the chance to drive C+E, hence wanting to scratch that itch.

All help & advice greatly appreciated.

Sammo123

2,105 posts

181 months

Monday 8th January
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Speak to Sean at EP Training in Bookham.

BananaFama

4,404 posts

79 months

Monday 8th January
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Sammo123 said:
Speak to Sean at EP Training in Bookham.
That's who I learnt and passed with ,don't suppose the same instructors are still there as it was 22 years ago but otherwise highly recommended .
I'd have posted it earlier but couldn't remember their name .

Mandat

Original Poster:

3,889 posts

238 months

Tuesday 9th January
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Thanks for the recommendations.

I've had a look on their website and EP look like it fits the bill.


ferret50

911 posts

9 months

Tuesday 9th January
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Join army, apply for REME, you may get your hands and feet onto a tank transporter!

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Mandat

Original Poster:

3,889 posts

238 months

Tuesday 9th January
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ferret50 said:
Join army, apply for REME, you may get your hands and feet onto a tank transporter!

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You jest, but I obtained my cat C licence whilst I was in the TA back in the 90's.

DavePanda

6,700 posts

234 months

Thursday 11th January
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What do you class as new & modern?

You won't find many with new trucks. No training school is forking out £150k for a truck to use for training. That why most are 5-10 years old

Sammo123

2,105 posts

181 months

Thursday 11th January
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DavePanda said:
What do you class as new & modern?

You won't find many with new trucks. No training school is forking out £150k for a truck to use for training. That why most are 5-10 years old
Most of EPs trucks are 1-3 years old.

DavePanda

6,700 posts

234 months

Friday 12th January
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Sammo123 said:
Most of EPs trucks are 1-3 years old.
You sure about that?

All their truck photos they post on their FB page are 6+ years old