Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

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(295 ratings)

  • 24 years professional experience

  • 681 completed bookings

  • Active since May 2017

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 1 Qualified
  • NVQ Level 2 Qualified
  • NVQ Level 3 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
  • Other Qualification
  • Ranked Number 1 in the UK and Ireland on the League of True Mechanics
  • IMI Member

Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

Edward H
Edward Hunt has held the title of being ranked Number 1 in the UK & Ireland for 3 years according to the League of True Mechanics. He won the National contest and was crowned number 1 in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Contests, in each case after competing over the course of 5 months against mechanics from across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Edward is the only person ever to achieve the ‘hat trick’ worldwide (the contest is held in 38 countries globally) as announced live on BBC Radio 2. Having achieved the record Edward retired from the contest undefeated. The interview on the BBC can be seen here:
www.
thecarconsultants.co.uk

Previous awards include South West of England VW and Audi Apprentice of the year 2005 and Salisbury college Technical Student of the year 2000
Edward is a third generation car mechanic who has always been a car enthusiast from a very young age. He began his professional career in the motor trade as an apprentice technician at Volkswagen. He gained a wealth of experience within the Volkswagen Group, mainly at a VW main dealer, but with time spent in the VW commercial workshop as well the Seat & Skoda workshops. He also spent just under 2 years as a specialist patrol for the AA dealing with breakdowns on all manner of vehicle from mopeds to HGV. Professional Motor Mechanic magazine did a double page feature article all about Edd's career in the May 2022 issue and a digital copy can be found here on pages 44 and 45: https://pmmonline.co.uk/magazines/may-2022/

Edd works as a Consultant on an International level trouble shooting complex faults for garages mostly across the United Kingdom but his reputation has spread further afield and has also been called out to jobs as far away as Ireland, Italy and Switzerland. You can follow Edd's adventures fixing cars around the world on Instagram: @edd_hunt_the_car_consultant
Edward has just won the 2025 Environmental Award at the Car and Aftermarket Trader Awards ceremony
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Joanna
5th April 2025
Volkswagen Fox Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Fantastic and very knowledgeable mechanic, would thoroughly recommend

Helen
29th March 2025
Suzuki Across Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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If there were 10 stars to rate Edd Hunt's work, it wouldn't be enough.
The man is a legend! His dedication to his craft and knowledgeable advice in his written report notes and the follow-up phone call to ensure that I understood the significance of the findings, were matched only by his spectacularly intuitive ability to patiently communicate his technological knowledge to my low level of technical understanding.
I have had to teach technical concepts (and their interpretation) to others and I can say, without doubt, I never met anyone who could do this as well as he has demonstrated today.
No wonder he has won accolades.

I don't know him personally, never met him and no one paid any kind of inducement to say these things but when you come across excellence, especially when so many others are indifferent, this guy stands out..... just got to say it.
Am I happy with the inspection, road test, report and phone conversation discussing the findings? - you bet. Money well spent.
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Tom
29th March 2025
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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I honestly can't recommend Edd enough. Edd has been fantastic to deal with, keeping in touch with me through the whole process. Edd obviously loves his job and is very experienced. He completes more checks than are on the ClickMechanic check list and has provided the most comprehensive report I have received. I had over 40 photos of the car and nearly a page of notes on DTC checks and explaining notes made on the required checklist.
Edd kept in touch with timings throughout the day and gave me time to read the report before we chatted on the phone together about all the points.
I was worried about spending another lump of money on a report but that money has saved me from buying a car that had significant hidden engine and gearbox issues and more.

Edd stated that he does this work because of a friend's past experience buying a death trap of a car. It's obvious he really cares and wants to give you great service.
Thank you Edd for your work, honesty and professionalism, I would absolutely use you again and recommend to anyone. Perfect, 5 star!
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Elliot
28th March 2025
Jaguar XE Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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I would highly recommend- clear, concise and professional. Info provided assured me when buying a car.

David
28th March 2025
Ford Mustang Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was superb and provided us with a balanced professional report that included additional elements he voluntarily provided.
Superb insight of the vehicle under consideration.
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Matthew
26th March 2025
Volkswagen Transporter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Really great, Edd went above and beyond and picked up on the smallest things that we would have definitely missed. We were able to make a really informed decision based on his thorough report. Really appreciated, thank you!

Joanne
24th March 2025
Citroen C3 Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was really good. He made contact to let me know that he had booked to go and see the car. He explained that I had paid for the check which is only really for cars of 2 years and under, and advised that checking that the car's data hadn't been messed with. I paid the extra, but it was so worth it, as the car I was looking at is 21 years old. Edd was very thorough and his report was concise and very informative. The follow up call was really useful and gave me further information and advice and also gave me the chance to ask questions. All in all, the service provided by Edd was invaluable and made me feel that he had my best interests at heart and gave me confidence in buying the car, which I have done.

Adrian
23rd March 2025
Ford Transit Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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It really doesn’t get better than this! Edd’s professional experience and service provided went above and beyond. With extra checks conducted in my case, I was able to make a well-informed decision following my Pre Inspection. This provided me with the reassurance based on evidence that I needed. I would highly recommend Edd and without doubt, I will be requesting him on my next expensive purchase on a potential camper conversion.
Again, very many thanks Edd.

Emma
20th March 2025
Volvo XC90 Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Andrew was fantastic, I used him to get a pre-inspection report done for a vehicle and he ultimately saved me purchasing a possible death trap of a car. Could not recommend highly enough.

Keith
18th March 2025
Jeep Grand Cherokee Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was excellent, report was very detailed. I would have no problem using Ed again.