Expertise,
James Hughes
Ecommerce Strategist
James Hughes - Ecommerce Strategist
Was previously an estate agent for 6 years, and moved into financial services in stockbroking for 2 years.
Dream Car:
Mercedes C63
Hobbies:
Rifle shooting and boxing
Favourite Food:
Steak and Chips
Fun Fact:
When I was younger, I became County Champion in high jump and realised after the event I had both my legs through one leg hole in my shorts.
Daniel Merchant-Watkins
Social Media Manager
Daniel Merchant-Watkins - Social Media Manager
Spent 5 years at Forge Motorsport as a media content creator. Prior to that I was in retail for camera equipment.
Dream Car:
Lancia Delta Integrale
Hobbies:
Spending time with family and dogs
Favourite Food:
Tortellini with Garlic Bread
Fun Fact:
I was Gloucestershire Young Photographer of the Year and have won many other photography awards over the years.
George Hyde
Customer and Operations Manager
George Hyde - Customer and Operations Manager
Worked at Howden Insurance for 5 years; prior to that, I worked at OEC Connections in trade car parts.
Dream Car:
Porsche GT3 RS 992
Hobbies:
Building my Skoda Citigo track car project
Favourite Food:
Fried Chicken
Fun Fact:
My nickname as a child was Porky, as I was addicted to pork pies.
Gareth Jones
Owner and Director
Gareth Jones - Owner and Director
After receiving a first-class honours degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems, I completed a 2-year graduate scheme at SPP Pumps before leaving to start Avon Tuning.
Dream Car:
Porsche GT3 RS
Hobbies:
Mountain biking, enduro riding, and running
Favourite Food:
BBQ and Smoked Meats
Fun Fact:
I've completed a 75km ultra-marathon.
Jon Carne
Software Engineer
Jon Carne - Software Engineer
After completing a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Repair, I joined Avon Tuning in 2015 and have been here ever since.
Dream Car:
CLK63 Black Series
Hobbies:
Shotgun shooting and fixing Land Rovers
Favourite Food:
Indian Chicken Jalfrezi
Fun Fact:
I have only had one job
Chris Beech
Vehicle Systems Engineer
Chris Beech - Vehicle Systems Engineer
After completing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, I spent 1 year as a System Integration Engineer at Caterpillar and Knorr-Bremse.
Dream Car:
Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo 2
Hobbies:
Bouldering and climbing
Favourite Food:
Lasagne
Fun Fact:
I have a metal spine.
Luc Farmer
Technical Sales Engineer
Luc Farmer - Technical Sales Engineer
After completing a Bachelor's in Motorsport Engineering, I've worked at Red Bull UK, Nissan Technical Centre Europe and Knorr-Bremse.
Dream Car:
Porsche 901 (1964)
Hobbies:
DJing and Paddle
Favourite Food:
Beef Bourguignon
Fun Fact:
I can speak French - better after a few pints.
Will Ashman
Technical Sales Engineer
Will Ashman - Technical Sales Engineer
After completing a Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle, I spent 8 years working for Renault Trucks as an HGV Technician, then 5 years as an Agricultural Engineer with John Deere.
Dream Car:
Bentley Continental
Hobbies:
Shooting, eating and drinking
Favourite Food:
Roast Dinner
Fun Fact:
I am president of my local Young Farmers Club.
Caroline Baker
Accounts Manager
Caroline Baker - Accounts Manager
Before Avon Tuning, I worked as a debt collector for an insurance company and was an Airbnb Superhost.
Dream Car:
Land Rover Defender (Classic)
Hobbies:
Running, Hyrox, ballet and spending time with my horses
Favourite Food:
Tuna Steak and Halloumi
Fun Fact:
I hosted Maya Jama and Jason Fox at my Airbnb.
James Pearson
Business Manager
James Pearson - Business Manager
Before Avon Tuning, I ran an independent automotive repair and maintenance garage.
Dream Car:
Mercedes G63 AMG
Hobbies:
Drinking and going on holiday
Favourite Food:
Food in general
Fun Fact:
I used to be a qualified ski instructor.
Richard Hall
Software Engineer
Richard Hall - Software Engineer
Before Avon Tuning, I was a qualified HGV auto electrician/engineer and worked at a DAF and Scania main dealer for over 13 years combined.
Dream Car:
R34 Skyline GTR
Hobbies:
Working on cars
Favourite Food:
Chocolate
Fun Fact:
I was the first Avon Tuning employee.