Through The Gears

5.0(11)

, Brisbane, Queensland

Simple Packages. Real Progress.

Through The Gears in Brisbane
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:AutomaticManual
Instructors:Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, Courtney

Why Choose Through The Gears?

Customers consistently report passing their driving test on the first attempt after lessons with Through The Gears, backed by consistently high ratings. The school's instructors, Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, and Courtney, are particularly skilled with nervous and anxious learners, offering both manual and automatic tuition across Brisbane's north and the Sunshine Coast.

About Through The Gears

Through The Gears operates across Brisbane's northern suburbs and the Sunshine Coast, offering both automatic and manual driving lessons with a team of patient, experienced instructors. The school is particularly well-suited to nervous learners and teenagers getting behind the wheel for the first time. Instructors Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, and Courtney each bring a calm, structured approach to teaching. Ronnie regularly earns praise for being ideal with anxious drivers, while Owie has won over nervous teenagers and their relieved parents. Courtney provides a female instructor option, important for many learners, and herself mastered manual transmission through the school's step-by-step methods. The team teaches in modern dual-control Hyundai i30s for manual lessons, and automatic instruction can be arranged in the learner's own car. Reviews mention first-time test passes again and again. One parent shared how their nervous daughter passed first go after lessons with Owie. Another learner credited Damian's guidance as the only reason they passed their manual test on the first attempt. This kind of success reflects the school's focus on real-world driving confidence rather than just test-cramming. Services include learner starter packs, high-anxiety and special-needs lessons, and test-day packages that combine a pre-test lesson with car hire. The school covers Alexandra Headland, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, Sippy Downs, and the entire northern Brisbane corridor. Through The Gears holds a close to five stars Google rating, with learners and parents alike noting the instructors' professionalism and patience. For young learners or anyone feeling unsure about getting their licence, this is a school that builds genuine confidence from the ground up.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $95
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 Hour Lesson60 min$95
2 Hour Lesson120 min$190
Learner Starter Pack5 lessons$450
10 Lesson Pack10 lessons$750
High Anxiety & Special Needs$999
Test Package$225

Prices are published by Through The Gears and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • manual driving lessons
  • automatic driving lessons
  • test package
  • learner starter pack
  • high anxiety and special needs lessons

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Ronnie is calm, kind, and patient, ideal for nervous drivers seeking structured, thorough explanations during lessons.

Confidence

Owie excels with nervous teenagers; one parent's daughter passed her test first time and is now confident on the road.

Instructor

Courtney mastered manual transmission through the school's teaching and passed her licence test in a manual car, demonstrating the quality of instruction.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Through The Gears

Yes, instructor Ronnie is particularly well-regarded for working with anxious drivers. Families tell us he's calm, kind, and patient, with clear explanations that help nervous learners settle in. Owie has also successfully coached nervous teenagers through their licences, including learners who passed first go. The school's structured, step-by-step approach across Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane is designed to build confidence gradually rather than rush towards test day.

Yes, Courtney is a female instructor on the team. She's an example of the school's teaching success herself: she learned manual transmission from scratch through Through The Gears' methods and passed her own licence in a manual car. For learners or parents who prefer a female instructor, Courtney is available across the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane service area.

Through The Gears offers a test-day package to support learners taking their practical driving test. The school teaches in modern dual-control Hyundai i30s for manual lessons, and automatic instruction can be arranged in the student's own car. Learners here have a strong record of passing first go, families regularly report first-time passes with instructors Ronnie, Owie, Damian, and Damien. Confirm current package details and availability when you book.

Published lesson prices start from around $95. Manual lessons are conducted in the instructor's dual-control training vehicle, while automatic lessons can be arranged in the student's own car. The school also offers a learner starter pack and a test-day package. Confirm current rates and package options when you contact the team, they cover Sunshine Coast suburbs including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, and North Brisbane areas.

Through The Gears serves the Sunshine Coast and North Brisbane, covering suburbs including Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Sippy Downs, Aroona, Birtinya, Bokarina, Buddina, Golden Beach, Mountain Creek, and many more across the region. Instructors Ronnie, Owie, Damian, Damien, and Courtney are familiar with local test routes and road conditions. The school is flexible with pick-up locations, check your specific suburb when booking.

Contact Details

Address
, Brisbane, Queensland

How Through The Gears Compares

in Brisbane

Rated 5.0 above the Brisbane average of 4.8
This biz
5.0
Average
4.8

11 reviews on Google

Female Instructor — 1 of 44 in Brisbane

Business Details

Service Areas
Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Alexandra Headland, Aroona, Banya, Baringa, Battery Hill, Beerwah, Bells Creek, Birtinya, Bokarina, Buddina, Buderim, Caloundra, Caloundra West, Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Forest Glen, Glenview, Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Shelly Beach, Kuluin, Kunda Park, Landsborough, Little Mountain, Maroochydore, Meridan Plains, Minyama, Moffat Beach, Mons, Mooloolaba, Mooloolah Valley, Mountain Creek, Nirimba, Palmview, Parrearra, Sippy Downs, Tanawha, Warana, Wurtulla
Pricing
Manual lessons use instructor's dual-control training vehicle; automatic lessons can be arranged in student's own car. All prices appear to be per lesson or per package.

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