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Autotech Training launches Electric Vehicle Training Suite
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
Autotech Training have officially opened its dedicated Electric Vehicle Training Suite. The opening marks a significant step forward for the company since it announced, at the end of last year, initia…
Volkswagen Group facing EU fine for missing 2020 CO2 target
Date: Thursday 28 January 2021
The Volkswagen Group is facing a fine from the European Union (EU) after its manufacturer pool narrowly missed its target for cutting the CO2 emissions of its vehicles. To encourage a switch to low- a…
Find out “Why choose AS-PL products?”
Date: Friday 22 January 2021
AS-PL Sp. z o.o. is a European company which operates in the field of supplying parts and electrical components for vehicles. Currently, the company offers more than 20,000 different products with a t…
LIQUI MOLY announces to cancel its sponsorship of the hockey world championship if it will take place in Belarus
Date: Friday 22 January 2021
LIQUI MOLY is known as a convinced sports sponsor. We were looking forward to the IIHF Hockey World Championship 2021. The decision to become a sponsor was made in 2017. LIQUI MOLY is committed to fai…
HMRC Brexit webinars
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Following the end of the Brexit transition period, changes have now come into effect for businesses that trade goods with Europe or represent businesses who do. Businesses are invited to attend webina…
Simon Haynes - 9th October 1962 - 12th December 2020
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Following the announcement before Christmas of the sudden passing of Simon Haynes, his family have advised the IAAF of further details of the funeral. Simon passed away suddenly on the 12th December 2…
HSE spot checks and inspections continue during national lockdown
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
With the increase in the number of coronavirus cases and the national lockdown restrictions now in place, all businesses that continue to operate must ensure their workplace is COVID-secure. To protec…
DENSO Aftermarket wins IMI training centre approval
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
DENSO Aftermarket, the aftermarket division of leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer DENSO, has been certified as an approved training provider by the Institute of the Motor Industry …
Popular Carlisle business finalists in Family Business of the Year Awards
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
K&S McKenzie is a family businesses of over 50 years with two premises in the city. They started off this year with a bang having been shortlisted as finalists in the 2021 Family Business of the Y…
More than 250 technicians attend Schaeffler’s first REPXPERT ‘Tea-Break Training’ session of 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Picking up precisely where it left off in 2020, but with even more attendees, Schaeffler’s REPXPERT technical training team began 2021 with its latest online training module, entitled ‘What’s Hot in C…
Sampa UK & Ireland expansion set to continue in 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
As the newest member to the IAAF, Sampa UK & Ireland are very much looking forward to supporting the independent commercial vehicle aftermarket in the coming months as the business continues to ex…
LKQ Euro Car Parts puts digital transformation at the top of the agenda for 2021
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
The UK and Republic of Ireland’s leading parts distributor is championing digitalisation as the independent aftermarket’s biggest opportunity in 2021. While the events of the last year have understand…
Ben launches fast-track access to digital mental health platform
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
On Blue Monday, automotive charity Ben are launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. On a day hailed as the most depressing…
VARTA Video - Andy Savva recommends checking battery during lockdown
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
VARTA Brand Ambassador Andy Savva explains it is vital that technicians are testing every car’s battery, due to inactivity during lockdown and the recent sub-zero temperatures causing higher than usua…
Corteco welcome new Technical Inside Sales Specialist
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
Corteco are constantly looking for new ways to improve the value and satisfaction for customers. This includes expanding their team of professionals. Corteco are pleased to announce a new team member,…
Kerridge Commercial Systems appoints new automotive Account Director
Date: Thursday 21 January 2021
KCS is pleased to announce that Anthony Cornwall has joined the KCS Automotive Division as Account Director Automotive. Anthony brings with him a wealth of automotive experience having spent twelve ye…
Business as usual as SMP Europe continues development
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
It’s very much business as usual for SMP Europe with a number of new developments planned in 2021, as the company continues to operate as normal following the latest government lockdown. Throughout 20…
5 video trends to watch in 2021
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
As technology and digital habits evolve, and in fact have been accelerated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not surprising that video predictions and usage is expected to see further exponen…
DVSA releases January 2021 MOT testing forecasts
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Following on from previous forecast figures, the DVSA has now produced the figures for January and a forecast for February, broken down by postcode, to help understand how demand will vary by area. DV…
New year, new member for IAAF
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Manufacturer and wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts, Sampa UK & Ireland Ltd, is the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) first new member of 2021, as it joins a gr…
LKQ Euro Car Parts highlights revenue opportunities for garages in Lockdown 3.0
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
In an email sent to customers last week, Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, stated that the business will remain open and operational throughout the latest lockdown – as it has done previously …
LIQUI MOLY: Higher, faster, further
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
The current issue of our company magazine "Pictures and Stories" is online. We show pictures of our extensive winter sports sponsorships, which provide media attention during the time of year when mos…
EAG continues to assist customers during lockdown
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that it will remain open during the UK’s current lockdown.As motor factors and workshops are staying open during the UK’s third lockdown, so will EAG to ensu…
Automotive Support Group December Online Training
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
10th of December, 2020 saw the first online training event for the Automotive Support Group for content elected from the membership of the group. Subjects covered included continuous professional deve…
CMA breaks up motor parts merger
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The CMA will require TVS Europe Distribution to sell 3G in order to protect competition in the commercial vehicle and trailer parts sector. Following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation, the Competition…
IAAF AGM 2021
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members will take place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 11th February 2021. Due to the current restrictions, this meeting will take place via Zoom. Mem…
DIT webinar: Going for Global Growth 2021
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The Dept. for International Trade has announced that Ellen Main-Jeffrey will be the second speaker at their Going for Global Growth 2021 webinar on the 26th January. Ellen is a VAT specialist at Just …
New webinar to tackle automotive skills shortage and EV challenges and opportunities
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), is hosting an exclusive webinar to kick start 2021 titled: “Auto industry skills shortage & tackling electric vehic…
‘State of the Aftermarket’ explored in new industry report released by auto:resource
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
auto:resource, launched by Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham, has published its first-ever industry report, ‘State of the Aftermarket’, providing businesses with an insight in…
Get ballsy with GS Yuasa and OddBalls’ ‘Always Check Your Balls’ campaign for testicular cancer
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
GS Yuasa are calling on everyone to help raise awareness of testicular cancer having announced a new partnership with OddBalls. The battery manufacturer is donating £5,000 to the cancer charity and la…
Amendments to MOTs
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
The following changes have been made to MOTs. In particular, the MOT centre and tester guidance has been updated to make it clear that MOT centres can stay open in all areas of Great Britain, includin…
Make sure your customers know there’s no MOT exemption this time
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Garages across the UK are being advised to communicate recent confirmation that vehicle repair and MOT services are permitted to remain open during the latest lockdown restrictions amid concerns that …
Driving for work – Review of joint HSE/DfT guidance
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
For most people, driving will be the most dangerous activity they do. It is estimated that one third of all road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Britain involve someone driving as part of their job and c…
IAAF welcomes Brexit trade deal
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed the agreed Brexit trade deal, pointing to particularly positive aspects that provide foundations for the future of the UK aftermar…
Automotive Aftermarket open in Lockdown 3.0
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Following the Government’s announcement of a third national lockdown, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is praising the Government’s decision to permit the automotive aftermarke…
Latest advice on Furlough and Support for Business from Lawgistics
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Furlough scheme remains open The furlough (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) has not been changed and remains open until 30 April 2021. The scheme will continue to subsidise 80% of wages to the cap of…
UK government trade credit reinsurance scheme extended
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
On 30 December 2020 it was confirmed that the Government backed Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme will be extended by 6 months to 30 June 2021. The extension is welcome relief for businesses as the supp…
Merger of FCA and Groupe PSA approved by shareholders
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A. have announced that their respective shareholders’ meetings, held on 4 January 2021, have approved the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA to create Stellantis…
New appointments for MAHLE duo
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has announced promotions for two of its experienced and long-serving staff members, highlighting its commitment to promoting from within. Jonathan Walker, who began his career wit…
Impression makes key appointments
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Award-winning automotive PR and marketing agency, Impression Communications, has appointed Cheryl Griffiths as PR Account Manager and promoted Hayley Evans to the role of Senior Account Manager. Griff…
AS-PL wins the title of „Gazela Biznesu 2020”
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
On December 21st, 2020, the list of companies that received the „Gazele Biznesu 2020” (Business Gazelle 2020) title was announced. Among them was the AS-PL, which can be proud of such a prestigious ti…
No-deal Brexit means the return of the Green Card
Date: Wednesday 23 December 2020
Our colleagues at Boswell Aftermarket have provided the following information for any member with employees who will be taking UK registered vehicles to mainland Europe after 31st December 2020. Whils…
IAAF office closure over the holiday period
Date: Wednesday 23 December 2020
The IAAF office will be closed from 2 p.m. Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and will reopen at 9.00 a.m. on Monday 4th January. It will still be possible to call the office on 0121 748 4600 to leave a mes…
HMRC COVID-19 Support: extension of CJRS
Date: Friday 18 December 2020
The UK Government has reviewed the terms of the scheme, and has now announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will remain at the current level of 80% of usual wages for the hours not …
All new trucks sold ‘must be fossil free’ by 2040
Date: Friday 18 December 2020
Europe’s truck manufacturers have concluded that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil free in order to reach net zero by 2050. Meeting this target, however, will only be possible, if the righ…
Simon Haynes, RIP
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
It was with much sadness that we learned of the recent death of Simon Haynes. Simon founded Midland Vehicle Components in April 2000, having been in the automotive trade for many years and previously …
Ban on tyres over 10 years old for heavy vehicles and some minibuses
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
The DVSA has now updated the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness to include the change in the Construction and Use Regulations for rules relating to tyres aged over 10 years old and manufacturer date …
Give your views: autonomous vehicles and driver training
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
IAM RoadSmart is part of a project called Drive2thefuture and they are seeking views on developing training programmes, policies and other cost efficient measures to help people to use autonomous vehi…
Making sense of the pandemic - some thoughts from Ben
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
This has been a very unsettling year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has played havoc with everyone’s lives. That’s why Ben wanted to take a look at how the pandemic has affected people's physical…
4 Tips to Protect Your Business from Fraud: advice from FinCred IS
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
Fraud is estimated to cost the global economy £3.89 trillion a year, and over £193 billion a year in the UK. In the last 10 years fraud losses have increased by 56%.[1] Furthermore, with only a fracti…
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