Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

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(271 ratings)

  • 24 years professional experience

  • 632 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 is currently ranked Number 1 in the UK & Ireland according to the League of True Mechanics having won the National competition & held the title an impressive 3 years running, being crowned number 1 in the 2021, 2022 & 2023 Contests, each time after competing over the course of 5 months against mechanics from all over the UK & Ireland. Edward is the first person ever to achieve the 'hat trick' as announced live on BBC Radio 2. A video of the interview in the BBC studios can be seen here:
www.thecarconsultants.co.uk

Current finalist for UK Independent garage of the year 2024
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
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Kane
11th November 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was above and beyond. Can not recommend him enough! I was in a tight spot, needing a late night home visit pre-purchase inspection on a car, otherwise the deal was going to fall through.

He got in touch and was happy to help, and didn't grumble – even though I asked him to do the job at 8pm at night. He was punctual, super polite, knowledgable, and pro active.

Because of Edd's attitude and willingness to help, I'm now the proud owner of my dream car – and I couldn't be more thankful!

He was also incredibly professional when dealing with the seller, who was less than welcoming – but Edd got on with the job, managed the seller, and sent me a full inspection report in the late hours, as he knew it was time sensitive!

What an absolute gent, thank you again, he's fully recommended.

Michael
2nd November 2024
MINI Mini Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd has done an amazing and thorough job. He was punctual, polite and very friendly.
He gave excellent advice, and I would happily ask for his help again in the future.

Willem
31st October 2024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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He was friendly and knowledgeable but for the price paid I don't think it was worth it. Didn't do anything wrong just the bare minimum. Tyres were not roadworthy fair enough but van was in a private land with concrete (farm) so could have at least done a bit more.

Simeon
21st October 2024
Skoda Karoq Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd is the best. Extremely thorough, personable and communicative. Goes above and beyond to give his customers a quality experience. Invaluable advice.

Zoe
19th October 2024
Renault Trafic Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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He was superb with communication, honesty and his expertise was so appreciated.

Daniel
15th October 2024
Volkswagen Transporter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Mechanic friendly and knowledgeable. Very detailed Inspection covering everything I wanted and more. Can't fault his work, pictures and phone call afterwards were spot on.

Jack
14th October 2024
Audi A4 Avant Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Top marks for Edd. Great communication, prompt feedback, extremely knowledgeable and took the time to discuss his findings in detail by phone. Many thanks again, Edd.

Ash
12th October 2024
Mitsubishi L200 Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was fantastic from star to finish. He communicated well throughout the process. The inspection was thorough and over and above the service paid for. The report was detailed and comprehensive. Edd added a few extra checks and tests which added extra ‘peace of mind’.

Iain
11th October 2024
Ford Transit Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was absolutely fantastic and so knowledgeable and friendly. If he worked for the NHS he would be a consultant easily. Ed explained all details in an easily understandable way and gave his advise as expected. I could not recommend him any higher. Definitely would use Ed again.

Rupert
7th October 2024
Ford Focus Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was very helpful. Not only did he do thorough checks on all parts of the car, he explained very clearly what to look out for, what might be an indication of poor maintenance and the rough costs of repairs. He was very open with advice and happy to help out with informing me of common issues to look out for with particular models of cars. Very happy with the service! Thanks Edd!