Driving school/post office info

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 13:58

Three requests for information. Firstly, can anyone tell me whether the driving school close to the police station in Girne is open on Saturday? Secondly, does anyone have a name and phone number for a recommended, English-speaking instructor?



And thirdly, can anyone tell me if the Girne post office is open on Saturdays?



Thank you!

Denise


Joined: 14/03/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 14:07

Can answer your 3rd question no the post office isn't open on Saturdays and in the week closes at 3.30pm except Thursdays when open till 5.30pm

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 14:10

Thanks, denise. Hmm.. those opening hours aren't very helpful if you work full-time. Do you know what time they open in the mornings on weekdays? Might be able to get down there before work. Sorry, I should have asked that questions on my original post in the first place!



x

Denise


Joined: 14/03/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 14:17

these are new times. winter times used to be open all day but they changed a while back hope they don't get shorter still in the Summer! not quite sure of opening times but i think they open 7.30am and i do know they close at lunch time. like you say not good if you have to work.

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 15:14

Thanks, denise. Much appreciated. I'll just have to get myself up and out of bed earlier!

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 15:59

Nicky



Took lessons and my test here!



Excellent driving instructor called Sami. Speaks perfect English.



0533 8341807.



Regards



Judy

icklepix


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 16:12

How much did Sami charge?

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 16:22

Both my hubby and I took our lessons/test in August/Sept 2008.

We paid 1,000 TL each for a package which included the provisional licence, 10 lessons, the exam and a 1 year driving licence.



Obviously the charges would have gone up since then.



Ring Sami (0533 8341807) and ask him....very helpful guy.



Tell him Judy & Michael from Karsiyaka recommended him.

icklepix


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 16:27

Thanks for the info, you have been really helpful

icklepix


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 16:36

One last question, do i need to have a provisional uk licence before i can get lessons??

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 16:43

Not sure, icklepix. I did have a UK provisional licence but it ran out, so I hope I don't have to get a new one. Thanks loads, puppylover. I'll give Sami a call tomorrow, and I'll say you recommended him.



Thanks again.



x

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 18:15

Kate & Nicky



Have just spoken to Sami and obtained updated details for you.





Kate, you will have to obtain a TRNC provisional licence (they call it a student licence here) before you can take lessons.



The latest price for the package is 1,600 TL which includes the provisional licence, 13 lessons, the driving test and a 1 year driving licence.



As I stated I took the lessons and the test here.....at the age of 48 and I had never had a lesson in my life!



Good luck to you both.

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 22:20

Cheers puppylover, that's really kind of you to check that out for us. I had heard it cost about that much. Does anyone know if you have to pay upfront for the whole package? Cos I'd be hugely concerned about having to do that. And I don't have that kind of cash to shell out in one go anyway.



Thanks again puppylover.



x

Nicky30


Joined: 08/10/2010
Posts: 57

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 22:21

Apologies Judy for continuing to use your screen name! x

icklepix


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
03/03/2011 22:27

Thanks for that Puppylover your help is much appreciated. Hope to use Sami in the not too distant future x