a friend of mine did his a2 last week, and unfortunatley failed it (skided on an emergency stop), to rebook the test they charged him 225 pounds:w00t:…surely this is some kind of joke? i failed my das 1st time and paid only 60 pounds to rebook it…and i was offered a days free training (god bless dave at Dg training) i know people are being charged the new test prices even though the new test hasnt kicked in yet, but even thats only 80 pounds…
is this normal? was i just given a really good deal? i think he paid about 480 ish for the course (3days) but i shall get more specific details 2moro
The guy I did my DAS course with failed first time. He just had to pay small fee, about £80, for the retest and bike hire for the day. The school also did additional free training days until you passed. Doesnt sound right to be charged that much - surely a mistake…
They’ve definitely charged him for a lot more than just the re-test. They probably have a standard retraining fee . . . but that does seem like a lot of dosh.
Yup this is the same for me- £180- I was gutted it was that expensive for a morning’s bricking myself and retest. Still- however much it is was worth it to pass.I hope it stays that way Furqall!!
I would just go to a different school… that’s what I did whne RIDE messed me about, anyhow big issue with RIDE in Mitcham, some people might still remember.
As soon as they told me it would cost £225 for a re-test I said… riiight and left. Phoned a few other companies close to me and I paid £150 for half day refresher and test. Not only that but in the morning before we set out on their ground they set up a nice obstacle course in which I was doing lots of figures of 8, 0 and U turns on the big bike as well as some emergency breaking. Was supervised for a bit then when they saw I was OK they just let me keep practicing until we headed out.
just spoke to my friend, for that 225 he getting a days training and the use of the bike on test day, but i stil reckon that really steep! thanks for all your teplies guys!
yeah could be because of the full day training… since a 4 Day DAS is about £550+ now… or more?? So they see it as a 2 day use, 1 day training 2nd day some quick training I assume and test.
Frankly I would have shopped around, saw different schools.
The use of the bike is kinda irelevant as you can’t use your own 600+ anyhow (you won’t be insured on a 600 unrestricted without a full license) so all schools will include use of their bike.
Saying that he would have saved £45… if he is that bothered about it… I would probably try and find out what the £100 - £180 gave you, he probably got a better deal for £225.
i gave him about 4 different company names but he doesnt seem intrested…lol, i cant wait for him to come to me with how much hes gonna pay for his first bike…:w00t:
