Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

(327 ratings)
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24 years professional experience
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761 completed bookings
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Active since May 2017
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 1 Qualified
- NVQ Level 2 Qualified
- NVQ Level 3 Qualified
- City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
- IMI Member
- Volkswagen Apprenticeship - graduated top of his class, and year at the VW Academy
- Level 4 Hybrid / Electric vehicle training
- Digital Marketing Qualification
- IMI Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair & Replacement (1000V) Accredited
- Ranked Number 1 in the UK and Ireland 2021
- Ranked Number 1 in the UK and Ireland 2022
- Ranked Number 1 in the UK and Ireland 2023
- Retired undefeated and undisputed champion of the national contest L.O.T.M.
- 2025 Environment award - Car and Aftermarket Trader awards
- 2025 'Automechanik' of the year awarded the title at the European awards, Automechanika
Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic
Edward H
30th August 2025
Audi E-Tron Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was polite, tidy & very knowledgeable.
The report he produced resulted in us finalising the vehicle purchase 🏆
29th August 2025
Citroen Relay Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Friendly and knowledgeable, he went the extra mile with our pre-purchase check, and gave us a lot of guidance on how to discuss some issues with the seller. Thanks so much for it all!
25th August 2025
Peugeot Boxer Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was absolutely top class, from start to finish. Couldn't have found a better mechanic to do a pre-sale inspection. Very thorough, patient in explaining various faults to me and went above and beyond to do an extremely comprehensive report. All the amazing reviews are warranted, I am very happy with the inspection (the outcome was not buying the vehicle - but have saved thousands). Edd is very down to earth too, and fantastic communication every step of the way.
31st July 2025
Land Rover 90 Defender Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Fantastic job, couldn't praise him highly enough, saved me thousands and a lot of heartache. Very highly recommend
25th July 2025
Audi TT Coupe Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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If you want someone to check over a used Audi, then Edd Hunt is the person you'd want to do it.
The inspection was meticulous and being there in person to see and understand the nuances of weak points was a huge plus.
In fact while prepared to drive the car off the forecourt post review, while no deal breakers came up, the car was in its current condition unfit for the road. As Edd pointed out, anything there which could cause an accident is a no no.
Creds to the CM team too - especially Emily for fixing my booking request behind the scenes.
I came away with an educated viewpoint of the car condition and faults.
And clear next steps. The quality care and skill shown in the assessment of the car went above
and beyond my expectations.
A challenger to the AA and RAC? For sure. I'd book again without hesitation.
10/10
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24th July 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was fantastic. Highly knowledgeable and was able to fully explain the issues that had been identified and what would need to be done to rectify them. Definitely above and beyond what I was expecting.
21st July 2025
Volvo XC60 Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd's work speak for himself. It was pleasure to work with him. Thanks again for helping me making decision.
10th July 2025
Ford Transit Custom Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was very knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and helpful. I recieved advice which was over and above the inspection.
9th July 2025
Audi A7 Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was really great at his job, spotted lots of issues with the car that I totally missed and saved me a lot of money from buying a car potentially riddled with hidden issues by an unscrupulous seller. He even predicted before the inspection how a seller might try to hide issues and advised on an upgraded service, thank goodness he did that as was 100% correct. You can tell his past experience is invaluable he knows all the possible pit falls of problem cars and where to spot them. What really stands out is Edd's attitude of doing the best job possible for you, rather than just following a pre-set tick box list of checks he really goes the extra mile and checks every detail way beyond the minimum requirement. 100% would use again. Read more
6th July 2025
Hyundai Tucson Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Absolutely knowledgeable and kind person. Friendly and reliable.punctual and gud at work.
Prior to this Edd held the title of being ranked the Number 1 mechanic in the UK & Ireland for 3 years according to the LOTM. 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 before going on to win his current title European 'Auto Mechanik of the year'. The interview on the BBC can be seen here:
www.thecarconsultants.co.uk
Other awards include the 2025 Environmental award at the C.A.T. awards, South West of England VW & 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, mainly at a VW main dealer, but with time spent in the VW commercial workshop as well the Seat & Skoda workshops. He also spent 2 years as a specialist patrol for the AA dealing with breakdowns on all manner of vehicle from mopeds to HGV.
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
You can also see an article about Edd's career up to 2022 in Professional Motor Mechanic magazine here:
https://pmmonline.co.uk/article/meet-the-car-consultant/ Read more