6th Gear Experience
6th Gear Experience
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Jan D
2 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
I booked a 6 car driving experience, at Elvington, York, for my husband, a 60th birthday surprise in November 2022. I covered all eventualities when booking, including Collision Waiver and Cancellation Cover, at extra costs. Spoke to Sophie over the phone and she was so pleasant and extremely helpful. Everything ran smoothly, with an efficient team! On arrival at check in, my husband upgraded to the Aston Martin DB9 for his 'hot lap' In hindsight, he wished he had waited until after all his 6 drives, as my husband would have chosen the Porsche 997 Turbo instead, having experienced them both and at an extra cost of £15, it's not a cheap upgrade. My husband was thrilled to have driven such a variety of cars for his birthday and said it was the best present he'd ever had. The weather for November, was kind to us, so had a fantastic day! My package included pictures/video of all the drives on a memory stick. If you want to treat your loved one, choose 6th gear experience. It's a fantastic day out and one to remember!!! :-)
Written 11 December 2022
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Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again in the future, don't forget to follow our facebook page for any special offers and use the discount code on your driver ticket to book direct and get the best prices.
Written 20 February 2023
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Cronut
Fordingbridge, UK368 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We took our nieces to dunsfold airfield for one of their birthdays. Booked directly with 6th gear and got a good deal for one of them (14 years old) to drive a ferrari f430, lambo lp570 and a ferrari f458. She loved it ! The instructor let her drive them at a reasonable speed and even let her overtake some other drivers! Needless to say she absolutely loved it.
We managed to get our other niece a passenger ride in a radical at the same time, safe to say we are the coolest uncle and auntie!
We managed to get our other niece a passenger ride in a radical at the same time, safe to say we are the coolest uncle and auntie!
Written 21 September 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to review, in the future don't forget to purchase your next experience directly using the discount code from your driver ticket.
See you again soon.
6G
Written 31 October 2022
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Stuart B
2 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a brilliant day for young and old - if you really want to see a group of people with huge smiles book a 6th Gear Experience. I was really lucky with my last drive, Aston Martin DB9, to have Charlotte as my instructor. Slightly taken aback by her young appearance, but believe me when I tell you she was by far the best instructor on the track. She took time to explain the mechanics of the drive and talked me through the track as I was driving. The two previous instructors not so much.
Written 6 August 2021
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Thank you very much for your review,
We are glad you enjoyed your day with us, please remember if you wish to join us again to book direct for the best prices via our website www.6thgearexperience.com and use the discount code on your driver ticket to get an extra 10% off.
See you again soon.
Written 24 February 2022
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Cornwall678
Falmouth, UK2 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We had been looking forward to today’s four car superblast for months, this was a 50th birthday present for my husband. My husband and our son had chosen their cars and purchased the added £40 insurance cover. Arrived 45 minutes early as stated, the registration staff were not ready yet.
When registering my son was sold a memory stick for £35 and asked if wanted to pay £10 extra for a guide lap with other drivers. He was not advised to purchase a headset for the Atom drive and was missing one of his cars on his ticket.
Both my husband and my son enjoyed their four cars, some drives where made better by great instructors others were just rude! The instructor in the R8 on the morning of 1 May was an example to others and made both drives very much more enjoyable, thank you. The guy calling out names was also very friendly and helpful.
On completing the four cars, we went to the photo area where we assumed we got the footage that we’d paid £35 for. Here we were told, you needed to give the stick to each driver!! Well wouldn’t you think that would have been mentioned at point of sale?? Blatantly missold, the young girl advised we email 6th gear so they can send it by email......
We have previously attended drift limits in Hertfordshire and the whole experience is so much more professional. Not one car was sanitiser before driving it and helmets are shared between drivers without sanitising, it’s a very quick turnover of drivers and lots of cars all on the track at once.
Apologises for the long review which like other honest reviews will no doubt be ‘factually incorrect’ but if you’re thinking of booking, I suggest looking at other options....we have spent over £500 to be treated poorly and left disappointed to not have the memory stick that my son was really looking forward to sharing.
When registering my son was sold a memory stick for £35 and asked if wanted to pay £10 extra for a guide lap with other drivers. He was not advised to purchase a headset for the Atom drive and was missing one of his cars on his ticket.
Both my husband and my son enjoyed their four cars, some drives where made better by great instructors others were just rude! The instructor in the R8 on the morning of 1 May was an example to others and made both drives very much more enjoyable, thank you. The guy calling out names was also very friendly and helpful.
On completing the four cars, we went to the photo area where we assumed we got the footage that we’d paid £35 for. Here we were told, you needed to give the stick to each driver!! Well wouldn’t you think that would have been mentioned at point of sale?? Blatantly missold, the young girl advised we email 6th gear so they can send it by email......
We have previously attended drift limits in Hertfordshire and the whole experience is so much more professional. Not one car was sanitiser before driving it and helmets are shared between drivers without sanitising, it’s a very quick turnover of drivers and lots of cars all on the track at once.
Apologises for the long review which like other honest reviews will no doubt be ‘factually incorrect’ but if you’re thinking of booking, I suggest looking at other options....we have spent over £500 to be treated poorly and left disappointed to not have the memory stick that my son was really looking forward to sharing.
Written 1 May 2021
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Thank you for reaching out to use.
Im sorry to read you didn't get informed that to record your drives you would need to pass the video USB stick to the driver to plug into each car.
I hope you did follow the ladies suggestion to email us as we do have backups of the footage that we can access after the event.
I look forward to working with you to resolve the USB issue and please email info@6thgearexperience.com
Written 24 February 2022
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Alison L
Chorley, UK11 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Booked a junior super car experience for my 15 year old sons birthday, very very disappointed, won’t be recommending for many reasons.
First my son accessed the website to explore the venues, we located that 3 sisters was our nearest venue. But as we were in lockdown we waited to officially book as we had no idea how life was going to pan out.
When we went to book we were unable to use the codes provided so had to ring for assistance. The office was closed so left name and number as message suggested. No return call! Had to ring again, in a que, number 8 ! eventually spoke to some one, who clearly stated there was a problem with the website and booked our experience in a Ferrari. As you can imagine very excited teenager!
Oh but phone bill came in 68p to leave a message! £18.10 !! To speak! Omg! Totally out of order! So I emailed the company for a reimbursement, there website that’s not working, have I had a reply? No!!
Turned up to event to find you have to pay an additional £25 for insurance! £25 is a lot of money to me! Then as he was entitled to a passenger track drive, she pointed to a list of all the cars available, that was an extra £15 to choose a particular car or free if you wanted pot luck! My son said he’d be happy in any of these amazing super cars so I didn’t pay. What did he get? A Ford Focus !!
He got less than 5 minutes in the Ferrari, driving round a very small concrete enclosure, and one track run in a focus ! In total that cost me over £100! A total rip off!
We also had rushed to get there for 2.00pm as his experience was 2.30pm, he didn’t get to drive until after 3.30pm!
Oh and finally they take official photos which again are extortion in price! I couldn’t afford to buy one.
Was supposed to be such a special experience for my sons birthday but it’s just left a sour taste in my mouth!
I’m disgusted that a company would take such advantage of people with all these additional costs especially after what we are all going through and have been through!
I won’t recommend to anyone! Money grabbing experience!
First my son accessed the website to explore the venues, we located that 3 sisters was our nearest venue. But as we were in lockdown we waited to officially book as we had no idea how life was going to pan out.
When we went to book we were unable to use the codes provided so had to ring for assistance. The office was closed so left name and number as message suggested. No return call! Had to ring again, in a que, number 8 ! eventually spoke to some one, who clearly stated there was a problem with the website and booked our experience in a Ferrari. As you can imagine very excited teenager!
Oh but phone bill came in 68p to leave a message! £18.10 !! To speak! Omg! Totally out of order! So I emailed the company for a reimbursement, there website that’s not working, have I had a reply? No!!
Turned up to event to find you have to pay an additional £25 for insurance! £25 is a lot of money to me! Then as he was entitled to a passenger track drive, she pointed to a list of all the cars available, that was an extra £15 to choose a particular car or free if you wanted pot luck! My son said he’d be happy in any of these amazing super cars so I didn’t pay. What did he get? A Ford Focus !!
He got less than 5 minutes in the Ferrari, driving round a very small concrete enclosure, and one track run in a focus ! In total that cost me over £100! A total rip off!
We also had rushed to get there for 2.00pm as his experience was 2.30pm, he didn’t get to drive until after 3.30pm!
Oh and finally they take official photos which again are extortion in price! I couldn’t afford to buy one.
Was supposed to be such a special experience for my sons birthday but it’s just left a sour taste in my mouth!
I’m disgusted that a company would take such advantage of people with all these additional costs especially after what we are all going through and have been through!
I won’t recommend to anyone! Money grabbing experience!
Written 23 August 2021
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Hello, I have now had the opportunity to look into this for you, I can see your experience was bought via a third party not directly from our website.
As we are not party to what is or is not included in someone's call plan we advertise our standard rate land line number both on our website and on our social media - from this end we can see what number you have called to reach out to us so we are sorry you have chosen to call a premium number.
Each of the items to mention are no obligation, the insurance the videos and photography is available if you wish but that's your choice.
Your experience had a hot lap included in our RS Focus, you again had the choice to upgrade if you wished but that's your choice.
The in car video shows the driving time we over 5 minutes but with the briefing before and after actually longer in the car. We do have longer experiences and this is all available for anyone wishing to extend the drive.
All of the above is clearly on our website and in the booking confirmation. We are very transparent with what you can add to the experience or what's included.
Naturally longer time in the car or a supercar is going to cost more as the wear and tear on the car and cars value is more to offer this experience to you.
I am sorry you have not enjoyed our experience but you have received the 5 minute junior experience you bought and the extras your chose were at your choice.
Written 26 October 2021
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Michael R
Llandudno, UK47 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Got bought this for a gift for my birthday.
Was excited to receive this gift.
Till I had to book. Extra £25 because I booked Anglesey race track. Extra £25 for the car insurance. Then extra £10 to be driven round a track slow in a Skoda because I have never been on the track. Was told I would be there for 3 hrs only there a total 1 hour. That's with booking in. No race helmets to wear as they run out and only ones what were left was to small for my head. Squeeze it on. Eventually got my turn dash was like a Christmas tree with lights on engine management light on brake light on. Had my 2 laps what I got told 3 laps went to purchase some pictures of my 1 hour experience £45 for 2 photos couldn't believe it. The only good thing about the day was the driving instructor who was in the car for the 2 laps. Was a shambles. I would never go again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. And definitely wouldn't but as a gift for anyone win all hidden costs. Very very disappointed
Was excited to receive this gift.
Till I had to book. Extra £25 because I booked Anglesey race track. Extra £25 for the car insurance. Then extra £10 to be driven round a track slow in a Skoda because I have never been on the track. Was told I would be there for 3 hrs only there a total 1 hour. That's with booking in. No race helmets to wear as they run out and only ones what were left was to small for my head. Squeeze it on. Eventually got my turn dash was like a Christmas tree with lights on engine management light on brake light on. Had my 2 laps what I got told 3 laps went to purchase some pictures of my 1 hour experience £45 for 2 photos couldn't believe it. The only good thing about the day was the driving instructor who was in the car for the 2 laps. Was a shambles. I would never go again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. And definitely wouldn't but as a gift for anyone win all hidden costs. Very very disappointed
Written 13 August 2021
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Thank you for your review,
Sadly sometimes when people are gifted an experience the purchaser does not include everything the gift holder may wish to have.
Your gift sadly didn't already include the optional Insurance, the demo lap and in fact your experience was a 3 mile not a 3 lap experience.
Anglesey is a well known racing circuit and as such it does have a £25 premium track charge but customers are more than welcome to visit one of our airfield venues thats doesnt have an extra charge.
All of this information is on our website but looking into your voucher it was a third party voucher not one of our own, however any of theses extras can be added if the purchaser wishes before gifting the present.
Written 26 October 2021
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Fay
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Family
Purchased a passenger ride experience for my son for his 8th birthday. He got to ride in 2 supercars which he loved. We purchased the memory stick for £35 so we could watch his experience and so he would have the memory, we also bought the photo package for £25. He couldn’t wait to show his friends his experience. Arriving home we found the memory stick empty. No videos. I contacted 5th gear who took over a week to reply who said they would try and locate them. I had to chase several times and we then were sent 1 of the two videos and said they would find the other. It’s now been 5 weeks and the other video can’t be found (his favourite of the two) the images were poor as he wasn’t provided a booster seat so you can even see his head. I’m out £60 and have 1 video and 1 decent picture. I wasn’t allowed to take my own pictures (insurance purposes apparently) and I’ve been offered 30% off a future booking. Really disappointed in the customer service. The event is fab but save your money because apparently the pictures and videos aren’t even guaranteed anyway. Gutted to have to leave a negative review because the event itself was fab.
Written 16 April 2020
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Thanks for your review. Apologies for the failed capture of one of your drives. Unfortunately technology does sometimes fail and dosen't capture the recording. I hope that this hasn't detracted to much from the main experience and that you will come back and see us again.
Written 17 August 2020
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happytravellers68
Crewe, Cheshire7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Have just had a day at the Anglesey race circuit. The circuit itself was great. However, there are lots of hidden extras for the experience day; first was £10 for a trial lap in a Ford Focus to familiarise yourselves with the track. There was then a charge for a USB stick which filmed all your drives - a wonderful memory of your day, you would think. Again this cost £35 extra! Not too bad if it had worked as promised. However, out of three drives that I had today, the sound only worked on one of them, the other two were silent! On one of the drives, I did not even appear on the camera!! Coming off the track there was again the opportunity to make purchases - photographs at £25 extra to be added to the memory stick. Again, as a memento of the day, I decided to add these on. However, no photographs of my first drive were added as the member of staff showing us the photographs seemed clueless as to know where they had been recorded! So, again I paid money and did not get what I had paid for. I had thoroughly enjoyed the day and was looking forward to seeing my recordings and photos to show to my family and friends, but what I received was appalling!! In all, I had paid £60 for digital recordings of the photographs and drives, but if I had been shown the recordings before I purchased them, I wouldn't have even paid £5.00! On my first drive, I only got two laps of the circuit rather than the three laps I had paid for! This money making racket and the quality of the items purchased were so awful that it absolutely ruined my day! I don't mind paying for what I receive, but this, by any stretch of the imagination was a disgraceful rip-off! I would go again for the experience, but I would strongly advise people NOT to purchase ANY of the extras available, they are a complete and utter waste of money. I would be surprised if I receive a reply to this from anyone at 6th gear as they must be aware of what they are doing, and laughing all the way to the bank!!
Update: I have been offered a £5 refund on the video recording! Considering that half of the recording didn't work, this is unacceptable, but 6th gear are unwilling to help any further!
Update: I have been offered a £5 refund on the video recording! Considering that half of the recording didn't work, this is unacceptable, but 6th gear are unwilling to help any further!
Written 26 July 2023
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Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.
We can see that your voucher was from a third party and not bought directly from us, this is not a problem but vouchers from third parties don't always include the extras you chose to add on the day. Naturally the price paid for the for the experiences will depend on what is included, looking t your voucher is was one of the more affordable options, less time on track and less included, like the demo lap or USB.
We are sorry your USB recordings only worked fully for one of your three drives, as you say we had to offer you a part refund due to us only being able to retrieve one of your two with errors from the cars backup drive.
All the camera systems are checked each day but unfortunately corrupt file do sometimes happen.
The cost of the USB is £35 and would have been £35 if you had one drive or upto 4 drives, in your case it was 3 cars. This is why you have only been offered a part refund.
Your still pictures were added as soon as you made us aware and we are sorry they did not arrive in the first email link.
Written 3 October 2023
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Jane F
2 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Can highly recommend 6th gear for your driving /passenger experiences. We took our grandson to celebrate his 6th birthday , it was a fabulous day his dream really did come true , he is super car mad and to get to ride in his favourite car a Lamborghin just made his day. Staff at check in friendly , informative and very helpful , staff at track side great !! Thankyou to all at 6th gear to helping us all make a little boys dream come true will definitely be returning , think it’s the Ferrari next !!!!
Written 31 May 2021
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Thank you very much for your review,
We are glad you enjoyed your day with us, please remember if you wish to join us again to book direct for the best prices via our website www.6thgearexperience.com and use the discount code on your driver ticket to get an extra 10% off.
See you again soon.
Written 24 February 2022
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Tomi W
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
The insurance that i already paid was again asked for, not wanting to risk anything I paid again, my first two drives were good the last was unpleasant as I asked for automatic but was refused as it would ruin the experience, the paddles ruined my experience also the lack of power in the Ferrari F40. Finally after paying £45 for pictures and download pictures more than eight days later still no pictures sent, have requested a refund for the unsent download pictures. Disappointed
Written 14 May 2023
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Hello,
We are sorry your download didn't arrive on the day, as you will be aware wifi signal at Anglesey isn't the strongest due to its location.
Your £45 was for two large 12x8 prints and all of the digital files (the negatives)
UPDATE:
on further investigation the emails had gone into your junk / spam folder.
Written 3 October 2023
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Hello, i was windering how long could I drive the car for? Or is it based on laps?
Thank you.
Written 31 January 2019
Hi basically my son's experience was cancelled about a week and a half ago. I have rung several times, sent 3 emails asking for a refund as the other options were too far away (150 miles) being told cant speak to anyone but to wait for an email, which I don't think is ever going to happen. The birthday is now ruined. His experience was meant to take place on 21st April and all I want is a straightforward refund !!! If I do not get one I will certainly take this further.
Melissa
Written 17 April 2018
Melissa
My sons was cancelled ,sounds the same purchased as a birthday present . I then got two emails in the space of 45 minutes using the excuse of a fatality week before his birthday . No evidence ever produced of such an event . And again date changed by 3 months in a different location no consulting. Then lots of lies told, email sent which didn’t exist .Then got attacked on social media for complaining so gave some back 😉Had some hilarious and quite pathetic email exchanges . Looks like the companies run by a bunch of cowboys with big egos and opinions. They’ve refused me a refund ,luckily I paid with a credit card so I’ve put it into dispute and explained all to the bank I will provide full evidential package and expect a full refund eventually . They appear to be taking bookings knowing they can’t fulfil them and using terms and conditions to try and wiggle out of refunds with a “ it’s all out of our control letter ,using a fatality if it ever happened or effected them which is in question! I personally think it’s an attempt at manipulation and a cover as an excuse for appalling customer service ! Lack of resourcing and poor organisation . Have look at the google reviews they tell the tale of many people like you and I .
Written 17 April 2018
Has anyone had this driving experience at Blyton Lincolnshire?
Written 19 June 2016
Sorry, no, not been at that venue
Written 19 June 2016
Did anyone experience problems with the USB stick to record the drive?
Written 17 September 2015
Hi, we have had a new HD camera system installed in the Supercars recently and some have had teething problems.
If you have problems we can retrieve your footage. Could you email us at our info email address (we can't put contact details on here) with your details. We are sorry for the inconvience. Thank you.
Written 17 September 2015
I am coming to 6th Gear on the 9th August, can anyone recommend any good hotels or B&Bs near 6th Gear.
Written 24 July 2015
Hi I can't recommend any officially but the De Vere at Sunningdale is around 5 miles away and is surprisingly reasonably priced. Check it out online.
Hope that helps
Written 25 July 2015
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