Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

(324 ratings)
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24 years professional experience
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749 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
- 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
27th March 2024
Citroen C4 Picasso Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was fantastic, plenty of communication prior to address some parts I particularly wanted checked, and plenty of explanation after the check on possible implications of the problems and concerns he found. Booked a next-day premium pre-purchase inspection and glad I did, avoided a potential money sink of a car. He came across as very knowledgeable (and afterwards seeing his profile i see i could not have been in better hands), and went beyond the check list as detialed on clickmechanic too. Ed is determined to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision regarding the vehicle you've called him out to see.
25th March 2024
Vauxhall Astra
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Hello ....Edd was extremely helpful and polite and quick to respond with all communication services ..... The seller of car decided not to sell, he changed his mind before Edd had a chance to visit for a pre purchase full inspection report............We will definitely contact yourselves,so that we can use Edd with any future car purchase/s.......His profile is absolutely First Class ......Thankyou
21st March 2024
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Very comprehensive and informative assessment.
Edd took the time to explain things clearly and in detail and was able to help me make an informed decision as to whether to continue with the purchase of the vehicle. He articulated the pros and cons for the major items requiring repair work.
21st March 2024
MINI Mini Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Shame the scores are only 5 stars as Edd Hunt went above what I expected and I received a very comprehensive report and telephone follow up from him. He took the time to contact me prior to the inspection and asked if there were any particular concerns I may have about the vehicle.
I did have the full inspection and I’m so glad I did, Edd was able to uncover numerous issues and provided photographic evidence that made me realise that the vehicle I was looking to purchase wasn’t as great as it appeared. I was able to cost the repairs required that I used to offer a lower price to the seller, they declined, but I’m not disappointed just happy I haven’t purchased a lemon!.
21st March 2024
Peugeot Expert Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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As usual Ed did a top-notch pre inspection and made sure we avoided buying a dodgy car. Rang me straight after then photos and full report within the hour. Highly recommend.
20th March 2024
Ford Ka
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Edward was superb. Not only in his assessment of the vehicle that he inspected but also his advice in navigating the less than helpful click mechanic website.
19th March 2024
Ford Transit Custom Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was outstanding in every respect, and his report and face-to-face discussion helped me to make a decision about the purchase - I decided not to buy and probably saved quite a bit of money and bother down the line. A thoroughly good service.
19th March 2024
Mitsubishi Outlander Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was brilliant gave a full and thorough report and then followed up with a phone call that explained everything in terms I could understand giving me the confidence to approach the garage I was buying a car from to get them to ensure the car was the best it could be before I committed. Edd went over and above and I’m so pleased I got the pre sale inspection report. Thank you!
6th March 2024
Mazda CX-5 Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Fabulous service. Edd really went above and beyond for my pre-purchase vehicle inspection. Extremely thorough and very honest, this is what first class service and expertise looks like. 👍🏻
6th March 2024
Toyota RAV4 Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edward was great. I admire his love of detail.
He immediately communicated the results of the inspection.
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