Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

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(323 ratings)

  • 24 years professional experience

  • 749 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 the current 'Auto Mechanik of the year' (Spelt the german way) having been awarded the huge honour and the title at the European awards ceremony in June 2025!
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/
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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!

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.

Steven
17th March 2025
Land Rover Range Rover Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Very simply, Edd was superb and I could not be more grateful for his inspection. The report was of the highest quality and he went above and beyond in order to ensure I could make a good decision. I did not know about this service before and it has been invaluable

Kate
11th March 2025
Mercedes-Benz Vito Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ed was brilliant. Very thorough, reassuring and explained everything clearly.