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Haynes to cease publishing new Workshop Manuals
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
The long-standing Haynes Workshop Manual will no longer be physically printed and published for new cars, the publisher has confirmed. First published in 1966, the comprehensive workshop manuals featu…
There are two weeks until the end of the transition period. Prepare now.
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
The transition period ends on 31 December 2020. Trade rules will change. With only two weeks to go until the end of the transition period, you must ACT NOW. Businesses need to prepare for the new trad…
New Head for ZF Aftermarket
Date: Wednesday 16 December 2020
Philippe Colpron (42 years) takes over as an Executive Vice President and has the responsibilities as Head of ZF’s aftermarket division on January 1st, 2021. As well as this, he will continue to lead …
IAAF Virtual Conference 2020 - presentations and video now available
Date: Friday 11 December 2020
Following on from the IAAF's first Virtual Conference which took place on Thursday 3rd December, the IAAF has now made the video of the conference available for viewing by IAAF members. The conference…
Wendy Williamson discusses aftermarket of the future in webinar
Date: Friday 11 December 2020
Wendy Williamson, IAAF chief executive, joined an expert panel on the latest Automechanika Birmingham auto:resource.co.uk webinar Series, which discussed the findings of an extensive industry report, …
Take action now to ensure personal data flows freely from the EU/EEA to the UK
Date: Friday 11 December 2020
With just three weeks to go until the end of the transition period on 31 December, there is still time to prepare. You can find out what actions you may need to take by using the checker tool at gov.u…
WAI partners with new breed of motor factor
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
WAI has reached an agreement with LSA Supplies Ltd, the latest name to commence trading in the automotive aftermarket, supplying garages in the south of England with the rotating electric specialist’s…
Director progresses at Melett
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
Turbocharger and parts specialist Melett has appointed Darren Johnson to the position of Group Sales Director. Johnson, who was previously Head of Sales at Melett, will now be responsible for the exec…
IMI turns up the power on EV training in partnership with VOCANTO
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is addressing the urgency for EV training with an exciting new partnership with international e-learning training experts, VOCANTO. Capitalising on its ground…
UK Transition Period: Important information regarding re-registered international designs
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
International designs designating the EU will continue to have protection in the UK under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. From 1 January 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office will create a …
Furlough is not just for Christmas: advice from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
Lawgistics have advised that the government has again updated their guidance with regard to furloughing employees. Furlough is only in place for companies which are being affected by coronavirus (Covi…
COVID-19: Employer support – live HMRC webinars
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in November and December 2020. You have until 11.59pm Monday 14 December to submit claims for November. Make…
Updated figures from DVSA on MOT forecasts
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
Following on from previous information released at the end of November, the DVSA has now produced updated figures and a forecast for January, broken down by postcode, to help understand how demand wil…
Dayco's Charlie Huddleston retires
Date: Wednesday 09 December 2020
Long-time industry stalwart, Charlie Huddleston has retired after a long and distinguished aftermarket career. Having spent a considerable period of his working life with FAI, Universal Automotive and…
The show must go on: IAAF gets the wheels in motion for aftermarket recovery in first virtual conference
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
A successful first-ever virtual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) conference has taken an in-depth look at the opportunities and threats affecting aftermarket businesses in a post-B…
IAAF celebrates the ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed the worthy winners of its new-look awards ceremony, ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’, celebrating the individuals and businesses who hav…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2020 - Sponsors
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
The IAAF would like to thank all the companies who sponsored this year's event in the year that nobody expected. The headline sponsors of the event were Alliance Automotive Group and Impression UK. …
New digital platform launched to inform, train and connect UK automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham, has launched auto:resource, a new online directory and resources platform to inform, train and connect the UK automotive aftermarket. The co…
HMRC Transition Update: Completing customs import declarations
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
The UK transition period ends at the end of this month. If your business trades with other countries from Europe or you represent a business who does, from 1 January you’ll need to be prepared for the…
Automotive aftermarket to be provided with industry insight in latest webinar
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
After the success of the first and second free webinars for the automotive aftermarket, Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of Automechanika Birmingham, has confirmed the date for the next webinar in the A…
Brexit tax and customs changes are coming very soon. Are you ready?
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
IAAF member E-Motive is co-hosting a timely webinar to help companies prepare for Brexit on Tuesday 8th December at 2:30pm. A panel of experts from the fields of ecommerce technology & services, c…
Do we have to shut our workplace after a confirmed case of COVID-19 among our workforce?
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
Our colleagues at Xecutivesearch have brought to our attention the following article, put together by Mondaq, which outlines what is recommended should an employee be confirmed as having COVID-19. The…
Kerridge Commercial Systems launches new Ecommerce Division
Date: Thursday 03 December 2020
MAM Software, a Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) company, has today announced the formation of a new strategic Ecommerce Division within the group. The company, with operations across the globe, has …
David Sedgley, Roadlink International chairman, has sadly passed away following a long illness
Date: Friday 27 November 2020
David spent his whole working life in the commercial vehicle industry, leaving school to begin work with Edmunds Walker in the early 1960s. Always championing the independent business, he established …
Balyfa joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its latest member, global brake fitting supplier Balyfa, to its growing network of aftermarket businesses. Balyfa delivers a high-…
Loveday Ryder appointed as DVSA's new Chief Executive
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
Loveday Ryder has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and will be starting her new role on 1 January 2021. DVSA’s purpose is to help everyone st…
Last chance to register for the IAAF Virtual Conference
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
IAAF members are reminded that time is running out for them to register for this year's conference, which is being hosted virtually on Thursday 3rd December. As usual, the IAAF will be welcoming a top…
URGENT - help needed from IAAF members for important study on access to in-vehicle data access
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
FIGIEFA and IAAF have been approached by TRL on behalf of the European Commission to take part in a study on access to in-vehicle data. As TRL are advising the Commission on policy options on this top…
“Could the 2030 UK Government ban on new petrol and diesel only cars be good for the aftermarket?” asks Klarius CEO Mark Brickhill…
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
“The answer, in the short to mid-term could be ‘yes’ if you look past the populist politics. Most manufacturers are introducing mainly hybrid vehicles now anyway, and plans for an electric-only future…
GS Yuasa Academy receives IMI accreditation
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
GS Yuasa Academy has become the first battery training program to partner with The Institute of the Motor Industry. The online learning platform will give users who have completed all courses the oppo…
BEIS Update: Rules for providing services are changing
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
In the run-up to the end of the transition period on 31st December, The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has issued further guidance for businesses regarding the rules covering …
Repair and servicing sector still ill-equipped for “monumental” EV switch, IMI warns
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
A failure to properly support the servicing and repair sector will compromise the government’s ambitious plans to end the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the Institute of the Motor I…
IMI launches MOT Training and Assessment for 2021
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
Addressing the current heavy workload of many MOT testers, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched its MOT Training and Assessment package for 2021. With a focus on e-Learning, the 3 ho…
MOT testing in Scotland: update
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The Scottish Government has announced that 11 areas in Scotland moved into protection Level 4 from 18:00 on Friday 20 November until Friday 11 December.You can read more about the measures and which a…
Autotech Recruit announces significant investment plans to drive up industry’s EV training
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
With the news that the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been brought forward to 2030, as part of the Government’s climate change pledge, the automotive industry is gearing up for a substantial r…
MANN+HUMMEL to close UK site - all manufacturing to be centered in Europe
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The Mann+Hummel Group, a leading filtration expert, is proposing the closure of its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Business Park in Wolverhampton, as it continues to review its operationa…
Announcement from the Board Of Directors of the IMTFA
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The IMTFA Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Simon Ayres is to become their new chairman, with Daniel Walsh continuing as Deputy Chairman. The Board would like to thank Ewan Murray, who …
Lawgistics: Furlough Claim Time Limit
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
If you have employees on either furlough or flexible furlough you should be aware of the new timescales for making a claim with HMRC. The claim needs to be submitted within roughly 14 days after the e…
FinCred IS Goes Global
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
IAAF credit insurance provider, FinCred IS, is excited to announce that they have joined the global broking network, UNIBA Partners. UNIBA Partners is an owner-led, client-centric global network that …
Updated figures from DVSA on MOT volume forecasts
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
Following on from previous information released at the beginning of November, the DVSA has now produced updated figures for November and an updated forecast for December, broken down by postcode, to h…
DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics: October 2020
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
A new, monthly, publication providing statistics on vehicle, driver, and theory tests conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland has been published by the Dept. for Infrast…
Exol’s Darren Frogson becomes new UKLA president
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) has announced Darren Frogson, CEO of Exol Lubricants, as its new president as he prepares to embrace a period of change for the industry. As president …
Fourth and TecAlliance consolidate eparts and Order Manager sales and support services in UK & Ireland
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Fourth and TecAlliance have consolidated sales and support services for their eparts and Order Manager (formerly known as TecCom) products in UK and Ireland, bringing about a more centralised service,…
Juratek joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its newest member, light vehicle (LV) and commercial vehicle (CV) braking specialist, Juratek, to its growing network of aftermark…
New white paper outlines value of proven aftermarket parts suppliers
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
NSK, a global supplier of motion and control solutions for industrial markets, has created a new white paper about the added value that can be provided by partnering with a proven specialist in afterm…
Last chance to vote in IAAF Pride of the Aftermarket Awards
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Voting in the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards closes at 5.00 p.m. today, so this is the last opportunity to cast your vote. These awards have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that…
Intellectual property after 1 January 2021: update
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
On 1 January 2021 there will be changes to UK intellectual property law to ensure the smooth departure from EU IP systems and at the end of October the IPO issued key information for customers and use…
PM brings forward plans to end sale of new petrol and diesel by 2030
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has released his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs, which covers clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies. The Prime Min…
DIT webinar on new trading rules
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Time is rapidly running out for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period. To reserve your place at a DIT webinar to enable you to understand the new trading rules which will come int…
EAG continues its growth and welcomes Chris Burnside as a company director
Date: Friday 13 November 2020
Sancorp, the parent company of Excel Automotive Group (EAG), has increased its number of directors, as it continues with its plans to grow the number of suppliers and subsequently, the products it off…
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