Irish School of Motoring

BrookieD

Hi all,
I am looking into becoming a driving instructor with the above and getting a franchise. Anybody have any dealings , knowledge of this firm. whats the outlay as far as i see it a small car to train but i see no other cost outlay on there site?

Any help would be great

Thanks
Brookie

seamus

Insurance and maintenance perhaps?

BrookieD

thats standard running cost erc.. i was looking at the setting up of this franchise from anyone who may have orstill has dealings with this guys

wheres me jumpa

My brother is an ISM instructor and he decided not to go with the franchise. He says that ISm qualified instructors have a very bad name. It could be to do with the fact that they are churning them out at a fast rate. im not sure.

But this could be important as it may affect the amount of business you get.

Julesie

My dad is an ISM instructor, from what i can see the franchise is a good way to start out in the business as you will be working under a recognised name which will help bring in the first batch of students... TBH though once you have a solid customer base it will be word of mouth that generates most of the business and the franchise/brand name becomes less important.

On the financial outlay the obvious start up expenses would be:

Instructor Training Course
New Small Car (Yaris/Micra etc.)
Dual Controls
Branding for car (lettering, cone on top of car)
Insurance
Advertising (Flyers, business listings, etc)
Franchise Fee

Im may be missing out on some things there but thats what springs to mind.

Good luck anyway if you decide that it is the path you wish to take

wheres me jumpa

word of mouth - hugely important.