Ian Waweru-Leaver is a patient, experienced driving instructor covering Manchester and surrounding areas. Known for first-time passes and making nervous learners feel at ease.
Ian Waweru-Leaver is a qualified ADI driving instructor based in Manchester. With over 25 years of experience helping learners of all abilities — including nervous drivers and those who've failed with others — Ian is known for being calm, patient, and genuinely invested in every student he teaches.
We figure out where you are and what you need — no judgement, just an honest baseline.
Every lesson is structured around you — your pace, your weaknesses, your confidence level.
You book your test when Ian — and you — feel ready. No pressure, no rushing.
Based in Manchester. Lessons available across Manchester and surrounding areas.
Not sure if your area is included? Just give Ian a call.
"Passed first time this week with Ian. Brilliant instructor. Can't thank him enough."
"Ian is so patient and calm. He helped me find my inner confidence to drive. He has brilliant teaching tools and a great way of explaining things. Fantastic instructor!"
"I cannot recommend Ian enough. I passed first time. Ian was happy to let me learn at my own pace and never pushed me. He was patient and explained things as many times as I needed."
"Massive thanks to Ian for being such a kind, patient and calm instructor. I'm still coming down to earth after passing first time! I can't recommend Ian enough. #teamian"
"Very patient for anxious drivers like me. Only corrects mistakes after stopping. Never shouts at students."
"Ian is everything you want in an instructor: friendly, patient and encouraging. Very flexible with his hours and will get you thoroughly ready for your test."
Give Ian a call or a text. He'll have a quick chat about where you're at and what you're looking for.
Based in Manchester · Covering surrounding areas