Training Vehicle

Hyundai i30 Automatic, automatic, in red

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Services Offered

  • Automatic learner driving lessons
  • Automatic refresher and motorway lessons

Areas

  • Horley
  • Merstham
  • Redhill
  • Reigate

Biography

Hello, my name is Pierluigi, or PG to my friends, as most people find Pierluigi is a bit of a mouthful.

I grew up in Rome, which taught me how NOT to drive, and moved in this country in 1993.

Before becoming a driving instructor I worked in the Airline industry for over 20 years, covering many different operation roles including check-in, ticketing, dispatching and duty manager.

Due to my love of driving and interacting with people, I always wanted to become a driving instructor, and I was eventually able to thanks to the training provided by Ian, a great instructor trainer.

I enjoy training, coaching and sharing experience with my pupils. Teaching a life skill is rewarding to me and seeing my pupils progress through the learning process, and ultimately passing their driving test makes me smile.

Outside of work, I have many different interests. Apart from spending time with my lovely family, I love football, and I’m an FA licensed football coach for Merstham FC. I also enjoy outdoor running, cycling and I am pretty good with food- as long as it is Italian! So far as cars are concerned, when I’m not in my training car, I am the proud owner of a vintage 1974 Fiat 500 (or Cinquecento), and I love to ride in it on a sunny Sunday morning.

Pierluigi Capparella driving instructor
Pierluigi Capparella driving instructor

Testimonials

Alison Alvarez, Redhill, Surrey

“PierLuigi is a dedicated, competent and skilled driving instructor. His calm and positive mannerisms put you at ease and help you quickly build your confidence. His instruction is clear and simple to follow and lessons are all challenging – so you progress fast. I was so lucky to have found such a great instructor!”

08 March 2022

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Sajesh Gopinath, Horley, Surrey

“I had a fantastic experience training under Pierluigi(PG) Capperella. He was able to give me very practical tips which is not only useful for the test, but how you can drive confidently post the test as well. His fun nature makes you feel calm and relax which is something you need the most when you start driving. Thank you PG and entire team at elite for helping me learn and pass the test!”

05 February 2022

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Emily Giles, Purley, Surrey

“Pierluigi is a really great instructor, I would highly recommend. He is really patient, calm and happy to answer all my questions. He is also very knowledgeable and prepared me very well for my test.”

01 January 2022

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Carolyn Winterbottom, Horley, Surrey

“Pierluigi Capperella is a brilliant instructor. Very patient and explains everything so well.”

29 September 2021

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Patricia David, Redhill, Surrey

“A big thank you to my amazing instructor Pierluigi. He was very patient in teaching me every manoeuvre and how to deal with all sorts of situations on the road, very supportive and positive.  Thanks to his incredible teaching techniques and professional, calm and friendly persona I passed first time on Friday and I couldn’t be more grateful. I would Highly recommend him to anyone.”

06 September 2021

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Kristine Bucoy, Redhill, Surrey

“Pierluigi is the best driving instructor I’ve had. I had 3 instructors in the past but no one was as good as him. As someone who has never driven her whole life, I needed an instructor who could understand that it might take a while for me to learn. He was very patient in teaching me every maneuver I have to learn, how to deal with different situations on the road and professionally gives me constructive criticisms to improve my driving. Even on days when I don’t do so well on my lessons, I always go home happy and not depressed (unlike my past instructors) because of Pierluigi’s reassurances, that this is part of the journey and I can get better. Today I have passed my practical driving test (first take) and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

26 August 2021

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Erbay Huseyin, Horley, Surrey

“Pierluigi is an amazing instructor. He is very patient and gave me lots of confidence. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you soooo much for all of your help and guidance.”

25 May 2021

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Syeda Ara, Redhill, Surrey

“I can highly recommend Elite and my driving instructor, Pierluigi. He was very helpful, patient and encouraging me to build my confidence. Explaining things very friendly and professional manner. Thank u Elite and Pierluigi”

10 May 2021

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Samantha Haughty, Reigate, Surrey

“Samantha passed with Pierluigi in Redhill”I’d been trying to learn to drive for 10+ years and always struggled with extreme anxiety behind the wheel. After several instructors I found Pierluigi and I’m so glad I did! He is patient, calm, encouraging and for the first time I actually found myself looking forward to lessons rather than dreading them. I ended up passing my test first time with only 2 minors after just 5 months of lessons. Not only does PG teach you to pass your test but also how to be a safe and confident driver! I can finally say I love driving – thank you! :).”

10 December 2020

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Sandhya Lekshmi, Redhill, Surrey

“I highly recommend Elite Driving school and instructor Pierluigi, who helped me to build and improve my confidence on road. He is really patient, friendly and simply excellent. I highly recommend him….”

08 December 2020

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Jennifer Walker, Redhill, Surrey

“I would recommend Elite Driving School especially the instructors PJ and Ian. They were my automatic driving instructors for just over a year after I struggled to learn manual. They supported me thoroughly and listened to every thing I wanted to do on my driving lessons especially near to my test date and allowed me to complete them. They were very helpful and regularly took me down different test routes so I could learn all the different routes that the examiner may take me. On the day of my test PJ helped calm my nerves. Thank you both.”

24 October 2020

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Aleyna Akbulut, Redhill, Surrey

“I took driving lessons with Pierluigi and I must say it was the best and most helpful lessons I’ve ever taken from any instructor. I passed on my first test and couldn’t be happier.”

26 August 2020

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Siham, Horley, Surrey

I would like to say a big thank you to both Szymon and PG for helping me pass my test! They are both professional, calm and patient witch helped me feel confident with my driving. I would recommend Elite to everyone wanting to drive. I could not have done this without you guys:) thanks again.”

20 August 2020

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Amrutha Kannali, Horley, Surrey

“Thank you PG without your support and confidence it would have been very difficult. You made this journey very easy. You are a great teacher, very calm and patiently teaches everything.”

02 March 2020

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Stephanie, Horley, Surrey

“The best driving school I had! “Why could I say that? Well, when I first looked up for a driving school I was trying to find cheap deals. I did find one, but it felt like a scam. I paid for £280 for 10 hr sessions and did not learn anything. My instructor did not teach me anything and said I will only learn after 40hrs with him. I was really frustrated as I am a first time driver and no idea of how things should go aside from the theory test I had taken. As desperate as I was, I looked for the best driving school I can find in the browser. Lo and behold, Elite came up as first. I booked a trial session with Pierluigi for an hour and a half. Now, I got my Pass certificate! Thank you so much! I couldn’t be more grateful to have the amazing instructor and driving school backing me up! Also, when Pierluigi was not available, fully booked and I needed more session, they were very supportive and another instructor, Ian helped me boost even more my confidence taught me more techniques. Definitely, a thumbs up for Elinte for being the best driving school!”

10 February 2020

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Sharon Osei-Mensah, Horley, Surrey

“I passed first time with Pierluigi, something I thought I could never do due to my lack of confidence. Pier is very patient and has a teaching technique that makes the most complex manoeuvres very easy. He also knows how to build your confidence by constantly encouraging you and taking you out of your comfort zone. I must say I really enjoyed my lessons with Pier and I am grateful to him for what I have achieved.”

23 December 2019

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