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Sponsor Link: Comline Auto Parts Ltd.
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
First established in 1991, Comline is an independent British brand that is currently one of the fastest growing in the European automotive industry. A proven recipe for delivering consistent, reliable…
Sponsor Link: ZF Aftermarket
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology po…
IAAF issues guidance for members on the new GDPR
Date: Wednesday 18 April 2018
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, comes into force on May 25th 2018 and applies to all businesses that have control over personal data. It updates the current data protection legislatio…
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK
Date: Thursday 05 April 2018
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK from 7th April 2018, as their technical training provider on an exclusive basis. He will work predominantly with the garage networks, supporting the…
MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned
Date: Wednesday 21 March 2018
MPs on four Parliamentary committees have published a joint report on improving air quality calling on the Government to impose tougher restrictions and ,sooner. The Environment, Food and Rural A…
A tribute to Alec Morgan
Date: Monday 19 March 2018
Colleagues, friends and associates are paying tribute to the life and career of one of the UK aftermarket&rsquo,s most colourful characters, Alec Morgan, following his recent untimely death.
In a…
Mobiletron join ever-growing IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
Mobiletron, manufacturer of engine management sensors and rotating electronics, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation&rsquo,s (IAAF) rapidly-expanding network of leading afterma…
TVS EAG joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive group TVS EAG (Excel) to its membership. Now part of the TVS Motor Group Ltd, TVS EAG supplies quality steering and s…
Ben news hub - Supporting employees in uncertain times (1)
Date: Friday 02 March 2018
Ben's latest blog looks at how the current period of uncertainty, both politically and, in some parts of ther industry, economically too might impact employees. Whatever the reasons, a feeling of unce…
Ben news hub - Supporting employees in uncertain times
Date: Monday 26 February 2018
Ben's latest blog looks at how the current period of uncertainty, both politically and, in some parts of ther industry, economically too might impact people. Whatever the reasons, a feeling of uncerta…
‘Grassroots insight’ plays influential role in crucial Type-Approval legislation vote
Date: Thursday 01 February 2018
European Parliament&rsquo,s IMCO committee have approved several key amendments to Vehicle Type-Approval legislation proposals, which include the aftermarket maintaining in-vehicle data access via the…
Scrapped MOT proposals welcomed by IAAF
Date: Thursday 18 January 2018
Proposed changes to the MOT test frequency have been scrapped with IAAF calling it &lsquo,a triumph for the aftermarket and motorists alike&rsquo,, after months and months of intensive lobbying. Sin…
IAAF and FIGIEFA delighted with provisional Type-Approval legislation
Date: Friday 22 December 2017
The IAAF and FIGIEFA have welcomed the news that crucial provisions on the OBD connector and access to RMI have been included in the proposed EU legislation on Vehicle Type-Approval Regulation, signif…
Melett Ltd acquired by Wabtec Corporation
Date: Friday 15 December 2017
Wabtec Corporation has acquired 100% of shares in Melett Limited, a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality turbochargers and replacement parts to the turbocharger aftermarket. …
Melett joins the IAAF with quality on agenda
Date: Monday 20 November 2017
Melett, one of the leading manufacturers of turbochargers and turbo components, has joined the IAAF, with the aim of spreading its message that quality aftermarket products are a viable alternative to…
IAAF backs FIGIEFA’s calls for swift implementation of the ‘inter2operable in-vehicle telematics platform’
Date: Friday 27 October 2017
FIGIEFA member IAAF has welcomed the final report of the High Level Group &lsquo,GEAR 2030&rsquo,, which has set out its analysis of the key trends and challenges that will affect the future of the Eu…
Employers Liability - Compulsory Insurance
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2017
Lawgistics have offered the following advice to business in respect of Employer's Liability - Compulsory Insurance. Most employers are required by law to insure against liability for injury or indus…
IAAF welcomes Johnson Controls Batteries
Date: Monday 14 August 2017
Global battery supplier, Johnson Controls Batteries, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). As a leading multi-industrial supplier of private label and branded lead-aci…
Employers should prepare for upsurge in tribunal claims
Date: Friday 04 August 2017
The fees for those bringing claims have been ruled unlawful after the Supreme Court upheld a challenge by trade union Unison that the charges were discriminatory. The government has said it would take…
IAAF Announcement
Date: Friday 04 August 2017
The IAAF has issued the following statement from CEO Wendy Williamson. "It is with much regret that I have to announce that Andy Savva has stepped down as vice-president of the IAAF. "Following th…
The importance of keeping the OBD connector
Date: Thursday 20 July 2017
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has recently welcomed many of the amendments approved by the European Parliament&rsquo,s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee (IMC…
IAAF seeks views on parts identification within new Type Approval legislation - Deadline Extended
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2017
The IAAF has recently contacted its supplier, wholesaler and data publishing members as the automotive aftermarket is facing a crucial time with the forthcoming Vehicle Type-Approval legislation curre…
IAAF welcomes Lumag into membership
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2017
Lumag has joined Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) as the friction materials manufacturer looks to have an input on legislation affecting the company. , The company has built …
Apprenticeship advertising (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
From 1 April 2017, it will be against the law to falsely advertise work as a statutory apprenticeship. The law also makes it illegal to wrongly describe someone as an apprentice within a business. The…
Apprenticeship levy (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
Businesses with an annual &lsquo,pay bill&rsquo, over £,3 million must pay the apprenticeship levy from 6 April 2017. A pay bill is the total wages paid to an employee ,(or group of employees…
Immigration skills charge regulations (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
This primarily affects businesses employing Tier 2 migrant workers in skilled jobs. The charge will be £,1,000 a year for every employee, reduced to ,£,364 for small or charitable organi…
Tax-free childcare scheme (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
In terms of employment law, definition can be quite loose. So whilst this mainly affects parents rather than employers, it is a key change for ,many self-employed parents. The tax-free childcare…
Trade Union Act (March 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
The latest Trade Union Act measures came into force on 1 March 2017. Designed to protect workers from the &lsquo,effects of undemocratic strike action&rsquo,, the new ,legislation puts tougher req…
Can Independents Benefit From VM Recalls?
Date: Wednesday 03 May 2017
With the recent revelation, published by respected motoring magazine Auto Express, that most owners ignore VM recalls on their vehicles, TecAlliance calls on the independent to help reverse this trend…
Updated FIGIEFA video released
Date: Friday 31 March 2017
FIGIEFA has released the updated version of its Connected Car video. The video explains how different telematics solutions &ndash, Extended Vehicle or the Interoperable Telematics Platform - will af…
Ben news hub latest - Financial Health
Date: Monday 20 March 2017
Ben have posted their latest blog on financial health which advises on how to get the most out of pensions. More and more people in the UK are saving into a pensions scheme than ever before, in line…
Increase to Compensation Limits and Tribunal Awards
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2017
The annual increases to compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation have just been announced, and will take effect from 6 April 2017, they include: &bull, Th…
A growing company with an expanding workforce - HELLA recruits two more managers
Date: Monday 27 February 2017
With HELLA enjoying a period of rapid growth, its workforce has had to increase to accommodate for the new business won. Bryan Knott and Mark Adams have both ,had extensive and varied careers in t…
IAAF hails early success on type approval revisions
Date: Friday 24 February 2017
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed many of the amendments approved by the European Parliament&rsquo,s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee (IMCO), as pa…
IAAF Chief Executive interviewed on Radio 4
Date: Monday 20 February 2017
The IAAF's Chief Executive Wendy Williamson told the Radio 4 You and Yours programme that proposals to extend the MOT test from three years to four for newer vehicles are fraught with danger. , …
Wendy Williamson wins ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award
Date: Monday 20 February 2017
Wendy Williamson, Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) chief executive, has received the &lsquo,Lifetime Achievement&rsquo, award at the Car &, Accessory Trader (CAT) Awards 2017. …
IAAF to run series of Industry Briefing Sessions around the UK
Date: Thursday 09 February 2017
The IAAF will be running a series of 7 Industry Briefing Meetings around the UK during 2017. These sessions are being headed up by Mike Smallbone, Membership Development Manager, and are designed to…
New Member - Thomas Auto Injection Centre Ltd.
Date: Wednesday 01 February 2017
Thomas Auto Injection Centre Ltd has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation&rsquo,s (IAAF) ever-growing network of leading aftermarket businesses. , The wholesale distributor o…
Autotech Recruit joins IAAF
Date: Wednesday 11 January 2017
IAAF has welcomed automotive recruitment specialist Autotech Recruit to its membership. Autotech Recruit offers a bespoke, professional service in supplying technical staff to the motor industry. Fr…
VW emissions - latest news from US and UK
Date: Wednesday 11 January 2017
It has recently been reported in the USA that VW executives knew about emissions cheating two months before the scandal broke, but chose not to tell US regulators, according to court papers. The bosse…
Key Employment Law Issues For Employers in 2017
Date: Friday 06 January 2017
1. Brexit - Since the referendum decision in June, Brexit has taken its share of press coverage. Article 50 is set to be triggered by the end of March 2017 starting the two-year negotiating period. 2…
The Uber Tribunal Decision
Date: Wednesday 02 November 2016
As you may have heard, an Employment Tribunal has ruled that two drivers who provide services to Uber are 'workers' within the meaning of the Employment ,Rights Act 1996. This means they will be…
UK Employment Law to be Reviewed
Date: Friday 14 October 2016
Theresa May has appointed Matthew Taylor, a former key adviser to Tony Blair, to lead a major review into zero-hours contracts, the rights of the self-employed and people who work for new technology p…
Tax On Termination Payments
Date: Monday 26 September 2016
The government has started consultation on its proposed changes to tax treatment of termination payments. Changes to taxation of termination payments have been heavily trailed for some time and in t…
Childcare vouchers do not need to be provided whilst employee on maternity leave
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
This was a controversial decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal and is possibly ripe for further challenge in the not too distant future. Generally speaking all employees on maternity leave are …
Who is permitted to drive your vehicles?
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
There is occasionally a misconception amongst motor traders that a certificate of motor insurance permits any authorised driver to use any vehicle which is ,held in the policyholder&rsquo,s care, …
Will leaving the EU change employment law?
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
It is very unlikely that the exit from the EU will cause widespread changes to employment law quickly, the majority of the employment law we have that comes ,from the EU will still form part of UK…
When can an injured member of staff return to work
Date: Friday 10 June 2016
If a member of staff has been signed off from work for a number of weeks with an injury but wishes to return back to work before, what should you do? , Generally, before allowing a member of sta…
"Non compete" clauses
Date: Thursday 12 May 2016
Lawgistics have recently highlighted some issues around "non compete" clauses in contracts of employment. In many employment contracts, the employer will insist on the need for restrictive covenants…
Biggest change in insurance contract law for over 100 years
Date: Thursday 12 May 2016
Lawgistics, the IAAF's legal service provider has issued guidance on The Insurance Act 2015 (the &lsquo,Act&rsquo,) which received Royal Assent on 12th February 2015 and will come into force on the 12…
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Membership of IAAF brings about some excellent networking opportunities and we work closely with the association to ensure the work it does is known throughout the supply chain
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