Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

Book Edward

(324 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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Simon
24th January 2025
Volkswagen Polo Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Friendly, extremely detailed. Also was very flexible with timings and prompt with report.
Highly recommend Ed.
Well worth investing in this service.

Briar
23rd January 2025
Ford Transit Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edward was a very good mechanic to communicate with. He made the process very easy and was super helpful at providing a detailed service as well.

Graham
22nd January 2025
Jaguar XKR Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edward looked over the car over a period of hours and has produced one of the most comprehensive reports I have seen in a long time. The points he has raised would have been largely missed by a non professional and it will give me the opportunity to either negotiate to have all the identified faults rectified or negotiate a competitive price to allow me to correct them myself. All in all a brilliant job.

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.