Automatic · Lowton · WA3
Automatic driving lessons in Lowton.
Learn to drive an automatic car in Lowton, Wigan. Friendly, patient instructors, 2-hour lessons and a free DriveSQ Student Portal.
- No hidden fees
- Door-to-door pick-up
- Learn at your own pace
- Free Student Portal
- A real person on WhatsApp
- Manual & automatic
Is automatic right for you in Lowton?
- Ideal if you plan to drive a hybrid or electric car.
- Same price as manual with SQ.
- Fewer controls, so many learners progress faster early on.
- All electric cars are automatic, so you're ready for the future.
Lowton learners drive a mix of town streets and faster roads — the A49, A577 and A580 East Lancs Road, plus links to the M6 and M58. An automatic keeps things simple while you learn to read them.
Automatic lessons in Lowton
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Postcode | WA3 |
| 2-hour lesson | £70 |
| 10 hours | £350 · £320 NHS/students |
| Licence covers | Automatic only |
| Test centres | Atherton, Bolton |
What you'll learn
From first drive to test-ready.
Every skill is rated after each lesson in your free DriveSQ Student Portal.
🚌 Local tip — Bus lanes: Check the times on the blue signs — many bus lanes are only active at peak hours.
🔄 Big roundabouts: Follow the lane markings; they override the general left/right rule.
- Creep control for slow manoeuvres
- Smooth braking and acceleration
- Hill hold and parking brake
- Manoeuvres using creep
- Independent driving with sat-nav
- Using drive, reverse, neutral and park
Automatic lessons FAQ
Questions from Lowton learners.
How much are automatic driving lessons in Lowton?
£70 for a 2-hour lesson (£35/hr), £40 for a single hour, or £350 for 10 hours — £320 for NHS staff and students.
Do automatic lessons cost more than manual?
No. SQ Driving School charges the same for manual and automatic lessons.
Can I drive a manual car if I pass in an automatic?
No — an automatic licence only covers automatic cars. You'd need to pass a manual test to drive manual cars.
Where will I take my automatic test from Lowton?
Most Lowton learners test at Atherton or Bolton. We'll take you in an SQ automatic car with a warm-up lesson first.
Not sure which to choose? Take our manual or automatic quiz, or see manual lessons in Lowton.
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Start automatic lessons in Lowton.
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you booked in — usually within the hour.