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IAAF exists to protect its members, secure their future and promote the automotive aftermarket to motorists and government
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Welcome to IAAF

Welcome to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation

The IAAF is the UK’s leading automotive trade association, comprising suppliers, manufacturers, parts distributors, garages and service providers.
Who we are
The IAAF’s main aim is to add value to its membership through networking, lobbying, training, and access to information, data and trends, key to successful running of an automotive aftermarket business.
What we do

Representing garages, motor factors and parts suppliers

IAAF brings together all areas of the automotive aftermarket united in a common goal to secure the future of the sector.
Membership included

Lobbying government on behalf of members

IAAF GIPA Exclusive market intelligence reports

Member only networking events including Annual Awards Dinner

Yearly conferences

Regional Meetings

Right to Repair Campaign

Weekly news and products ebulletins

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) support

Access to Recruitment Health Check

Access to Dedicated legal helpline

Business Insurance solutions

Membership

Members’ interests are protected by the activities of the IAAF, with their views and opinions clearly expressed to the various bodies whose activities affect the day-to-day running of an aftermarket business.
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12/06/2026

Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2026 celebrates the UK’s leading independent garages

The automotive aftermarket came together in style on Wednesday 3 June as the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2026 recognised the outstanding achievements of garages, technicians, workshops and aftermarket professionals from across the UK.
12/06/2026

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event records 18% visitor growth as 6,098 professionals attend NEC show

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 welcomed 6,098 garage, bodyshop and detailing business owners and senior technicians to the NEC Birmingham, representing an 18% increase in attendance compared with the 2024 event. The strong visitor growth underlines the show’s continuing importance as a meeting place for the UK’s vehicle workshop, body repair and detailing sectors.
10/06/2026

LKQ Europe announces leadership transition for UK & Ireland business

LKQ Europe today announces that Kevan Wooden is stepping down as CEO of LKQ UK & Ireland.

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