Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

Book Edward

(295 ratings)

  • 24 years professional experience

  • 682 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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John
11th August 2024
Nissan Qashqai Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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This is the 3rd time I've used Edd, once again he went above and beyond to help me out. His report was comprehensive and he gave expert advice on what to get fixed on a pre purchase check. He is friendly and I trust the work he does and will always use him in the future. I feel confident that if I buy the car he will have found all the gremlins waiting for me.
Thanks again Edd.

Oliver
9th August 2024
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Great work, thank you for your help. Detailed and helpful feedback on the car.

Kyfer
1st August 2024
Iveco Daily C Class Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Mechanic was great. Half the price of RAC & AA. ClickMechanic didn't realise the van was 7 tonne (iveco daily panel van in fairness), but mechanic still carried out all the work except for the test drive (didn't have a hgv licence). Still great value.

Nicole
26th July 2024
Iveco Daily S Class Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was fantastic. Very thorough and informative. Gave good feedback on vehicle and was clear and honest throughout.

Aimee
25th July 2024
Peugeot Expert Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was amazing from start to finish in my pre-purchase inspection for a van. As I live in Scotland and the van is in England, it was proving logistically difficult for me to make sure I was certain on my decision. He totally went above and beyond, his report was thorough and I could tell he genuinely cared and took pride in his work. He continued to be available to check over receipts/reports after the inspection, which was incredibly generous of him. Really can't recommend enough.

Jake
21st July 2024
Bentley Continental Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was great and very happy with the work carried out and the communication

Courtney
20th July 2024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Communication was absolutely top notch. I was kept informed the whole time, pre inspection contact to find out requirements and what I'd like to know etc. Kept up to date with visit and expected timings for report and then phone contact post report to give me time to read and get questions which is for me absolutely the best way to do things.
Very personable but also clearly extremely knowledgeable in his field.
Would absolutely recommend to anyone who needs pre purchase inspection.

Evie
19th July 2024
Ford Transit Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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My first time having a van inspection and I am so glad Edd chose me! Lovely man, sooooo great at what he does. Genuine and happy to answer all my questions as I am a complete novice when it comes to mechanical things! Will definitely be using you again and have told all
My family members!

Duncan
11th July 2024
Jaguar XJ Series Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edward was a highly professional and very thorough motor engineer who provided me with a full and detailed appraisal of my recently purchased Jaguar XJ8. His explanation of his findings and recommendations were clearly communicated both verbally and in his subsequent report - I would judge his service as excellent. His detailed report came to me but a few hours after the inspection.
I would have no difficulty in recommending him to anyone else requiring a comprehensive evaluation of a motor vehicle.

Tim
1st July 2024
Volkswagen Transporter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd's very prompt pre purchase inspection report was very detailed and thorough. The follow up conversation was then great to discuss through the issues found, their relative severity and expected cost to fix.