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HSE guidance on disinfecting premises using fog, mist, vapour or ultraviolet (UV) systems during the coronavirus outbreak
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2020
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, fog, mist, vapour or UV treatments may be suitable options to help control the spread of the virus, by cleaning and disinfecting a larger space or room. Any…
Standardised access to automotive repair and maintenance information
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2020
The IAAF invite you to comment on the BSI ISO Draft International Standard (DIS)18541 for standardised access to automotive repair and maintenance information (RMI) by independent operators. The serie…
One size does not fit all when it comes to fleet decarbonisation
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2020
Setting a single date for ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles would be a mistake, the BVRLA has told the Government in its response to the 2035 phase out consultation. The divers…
Aftermarket gains a valuable insight into the effects of the pandemic
Date: Friday 24 July 2020
The latest Industry Briefing Bitesize session was another success for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), as members logged in to learn more about the effects of the coronavirus …
SMMT guidance for automotive aftermarket updated
Date: Thursday 23 July 2020
In line with the new requirement for face coverings to be worn in retail settings, SMMT have updated their Industry Guidance for the Automotive Aftermarket. The new requirements list a range of settin…
Driving the future: how the global pandemic has changed transport forever
Date: Thursday 23 July 2020
The way society views and uses public transport and personal vehicles has been altered drastically, with a dramatic fall in car use for rural areas and a major rise in the use of two-wheel transport, …
Government bans old coach, bus and lorry tyres from roads in new measures to improve road safety
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned from lorries, buses and coaches on roads in England, Scotland and Wales in a boost to road safety, Roads Minister Baroness Vere announced on 15 July 2020. …
UK roads second safest in Europe
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
The UK has the second safest roads in Europe, behind only Sweden. Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) have found there are 28 deaths per million people in the UK, com…
Successful industry webinar celebrates resurging aftermarket
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
The first of the Automotive Aftermarket Webinar Series looking at how coronavirus has affected businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain has proved to be a huge success, with hundreds of indu…
Aspect CPM appoint Simon Mullin as Marketing Director
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Aspect CPM, who are a full-service events and merchandise resource agency based in Yorkshire and servicing a diverse client base worldwide, are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Mullin as t…
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. appoints Philip Elson as Operations Manager at Hereford
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Elson as Operations Manager at its Automotive Aftermarket headquarters and warehouse facility in Hereford. Phil is a familiar face…
Autotech Recruit appoints marketing & technology director to spearhead technical developments
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Autotech Recruit has appointed Laurence Abbott as the company’s new marketing & technology director. The creation of this new role underpins Autotech Recruit’s objective to develop technical solut…
Farewell to David Combes, a motor trade legend
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
It is with deep sadness that Lawgistics has announced the passing of the company founder and Managing Director, David Combes.For more than fifty years David championed the cause of the Motor Trade in …
Mitigating the cost of untaken holiday
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2020
Our colleagues at Xecutive Search have sent through some advice for businesses to help manage and void staff shortages as employees start to return to work, when the company could be facing a backlog …
Back to Business webinars from Boswells
Date: Thursday 09 July 2020
Boswell Aftermarket have produced a series of webinars to help businesses reopen workplaces: The Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown restrictions that come with it have caused immense pressure for b…
Autotech Recruit CEO joins IMI TechSafe™ sector advisory group to drive up EV training standards
Date: Thursday 09 July 2020
Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, has joined the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) TechSafe™ Sector Advisory Group to help drive forward the Electrified Vehicle Professional Standard. The mo…
Update: MOT testing guide for test stations (1)
Date: Thursday 02 July 2020
The DVSA has just updated its MOT testing guide for test stations which details how the MOT scheme is administered, the rules for authorised examiners and testers, and the facilities and equipment nee…
Government urged to advance petrol and diesel ban
Date: Thursday 02 July 2020
The Committee on Climate Change has advised the government to bring forward its ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to 2032. The government is working to a provisional date of 2035 to ban the sale of al…
Online ‘Industry Briefing Bitesize’ proves successful
Date: Friday 26 June 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has brought its very first online ‘Industry Briefing Bitesize’ to aftermarket professionals, providing them with an informative insight into th…
Start of Summer
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
Lockdown continues in Wales with some gentle lifting on restrictions stimulating tentative uptake of services at the award winning Avia Autos. Returning to work was surprisingly difficult for me, it p…
Euro Car Parts becomes ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts'
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
The Euro Car Parts and Andrew Page businesses are to rebrand as ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts’. LKQ Euro Car Parts says the decision reflects its position as a leading business in the UK and European aftermarke…
New Sales Director at SMP Europe
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
SMP Europe has made changes to its sales team, with the appointment of Wayne Hodgkisson, as its new Sales Director. Wayne has previously overseen the company’s tier 1 sales strategy, where he was succ…
IAAF goes virtual to keep industry connected
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2020
Aftermarket businesses have had to adapt due to the current pandemic, and the way in which professionals connect and engage with one another is no exception. As a result, members of the Independent Au…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
Class action wins first round in VW 'dieselgate' case
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
Thousands of UK motorists have won the first stage of a High Court action against Volkswagen over the installation of emissions cheating devices in its diesel vehicles. It follows a preliminary hearin…
COVID-19: Guidance and advice for First Aiders
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
A First Aider is generally called upon to treat relatively minor injuries. Sometimes they may have to treat serious injuries. Rarely, the trained First Aider may have to address very serious and life-…
Vehicle ownership in UK surpasses 40 million, with many still on the roads supporting nationwide Coronavirus response
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
The number of vehicles registered for use on British roads has surpassed 40 million for the first time, according to new Motorparc data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
Important information related to unoccupied property
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
Boswell aftermarket have produced guidance on unoccupancy clauses contained in insurance policies. The document covers both properties and contract sites, as well as providing advice on how to manage …
COVID-19: Sources of information and advice
Date: Friday 29 May 2020
IAAF members may find the following links useful sources of information on various subjects relating to COVID-19. The list will be updated on a regular basis. General advice from government on how to …
COVID-19: Easy read guide to the coronavirus and actions to take
Date: Tuesday 07 April 2020
Public Health England have produced an easy-toread guide which sums up what to look for, what actions to take and who to notify and when. Click on the link below to download and print the guide. C…
Help available from Ben for those affected by coronavirus
Date: Tuesday 07 April 2020
As is to be expected, Ben is seeing an increase in demand for their support, both online and over the phone, and are working to assist those affected by the current situation. They have created a Co…
Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland
Date: Tuesday 07 April 2020
Social distancing guidance for businesses in Scotland has been updated to help provide clarity on protecting employees in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). It provides further information fo…
How to protect yourself from cybercrime
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
The introduction of measures to contain the coronavirus means we are spending more time online, whether teleworking or surfing. Combined with anxieties caused by the crisis, this often results in unsa…
Six-month MOT extension causes huge challenges, says IAAF
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has said the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency&rsquo,s (DVSA) decision to extend MOTs for a six-month period causes &ldquo,huge challenges&rd…
TMD Friction bolsters sales team with new area sales managers
Date: Friday 27 March 2020
Global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers. Del Smith, who will be covering the Midlands, and Alistair…
BER 2023: Preparatory survey
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
Ahead of the discussions on the Block Exemption Regulation which is due for renewal in 2023, Ernst & Young have been chosen to undertake a study into the historical market trends in vehicle distri…
Potential impact on the aftermarket of a revision to the composition of the VIN number
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
At a recent meeting of the Techncial Committee for Motor Vehicles, the European Commission announced their intention to revise the composition of the vehicle identification number (VIN) as they want t…
Transport Secretary sets out 18 point package of measures to improve safety and public confidence
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
An action plan to ensure smart motorways are as safe as possible has been set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Work will focus on getting help to broken down drivers much quicker and making th…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
Aftermarket specialist becomes new IAAF Vice President
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020
Richard Welland, managing director of WAIglobal UK, has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president, supporting president, Terry Knox and chief executive…
Pollution from tyre wear 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020
Harmful particle matter from tyres – and also brakes – is a very serious and growing environmental problem, one that is being exacerbated by the increasing popularity of large, heavy vehicles such as …
Whocanfixmycar.com issue advice to network members on COVID-19
Date: Monday 16 March 2020
IAAF service member company, Whocanfixmycar.com, have issued the following advice to their network members and suggested that there might be information of interest to IAAF members regarding how to de…
Government consultations
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2020
The government has recently initiated two consultation processes which may be of interest to IAAF members. 1. Consulting on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans This consulta…
Walker Products joins IAAF
Date: Friday 07 February 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has kickstarted 2020 by welcoming manufacturer, supplier and distributor of engine management components, Walker Products, to its growing membe…
Ben is increasing its mental health services for automotive industry people
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
On Blue Monday, Ben announced it is increasing and enhancing its range of services for automotive industry people who need mental health support. By extending its services, Ben offers more choice for…
EAG names new head of sales
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has bolstered its sales team with the appointment of Chris Haw, who has assumed the role of UK sales manager.  , A qualified technician, Chris has been immersed in the…
IAAF Conference 2019 - Presentations now available
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
The presentations from the highly successful IAAF Conference held on 5th December 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes are now available for download by IAAF members. If members would lik…
Fil Filter Europe joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019
Fil Filter Europe is the latest automotive component supplier to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The company is the sales and distribution arm of Fil Filter AS, which ha…
ContiTech springs into action at IAAF
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019
Air Spring specialist ContiTech Air Spring Systems is the latest manufacturer to become a member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Back in 1955, Continental was the first co…
Sponsor Link: GSF Car Parts
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
As the leading business group in the aftermarket, The Parts Alliance is committed to up-skilling and driving productivity in the industry through its products and services The group, which consists of…