Hunts Automotive Services , Wiltshire | ClickMechanic

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(301 ratings)

  • 24 years professional experience

  • 693 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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Dave
2nd May 2025
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edward was an exceptional mechanic. He conducted a thorough inspection and kept in close communication throughout the process. He gave a comprehensive assessment of the vehicle, was knowledgeable and was very personable. I was very impressed and felt I could trust his judgement.

Mark
23rd April 2025
Audi TTS Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Fantastic - his attention to detail was the best I have experience on clickmechanic

Charlotte
22nd April 2025
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Did a really detailed inspection and had excellent communication throughout the booking.

Steven
21st April 2025
Ford Transit Connect Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was extremely knowledgeable, highly professional and an outstanding communicator.
He delivered a service which is probably the best I have ever received in any field.

Tom
17th April 2025
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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amazing detail and explanation , including the call and report with photos . Great at his job many thanks

Glyn
15th April 2025
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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You can not go wrong with Ed. Clear, concise and fastidious. Very helpful prior to inspection and follow up call after.

Joanne
13th April 2025
Citroen C3 Basic Pre-purchase Inspection
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Edd was great, his communication was spot on, so I knew what was happening and when. The inspection he carried out was full and very comprehensive, which I was very appreciative of. The phone call, later that day, was informative and clarifying, which enabled me to take an informed decision.

Joanna
5th April 2025
Volkswagen Fox Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Fantastic and very knowledgeable mechanic, would thoroughly recommend

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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