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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

The only independent trade association representing passenger car and CV suppliers, motor factors and garages

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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13/04/2026

GSF Car Parts opens VIP motorsport hospitality to customers with Porsche Sprint Challenge programme

GSF Car Parts has renewed its partnership with Clean Racing and Oxford-based Porsche specialist Autofarm for the 2026 Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain season, confirming a three-driver programme and a structured customer and best-in-class colleague hospitality offer that runs across six rounds from April to October, taking in the UK’s most iconic circuits.
13/04/2026

European Exhaust and Catalyst Strengthens Its Emissions Control Range with 15 New Part Numbers

European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) continues to demonstrate its commitment to the automotive aftermarket with the introduction of 21 new part numbers to its expanding Emissions Control range.
13/04/2026

Carlyle Tools Expand Specialist Range with New Clutch Tools

Carlyle Tools are proud to announce the launch of two new additions to its comprehensive Specialist Tools range: the CSACTS34 Self-Adjusting Clutch (SAC) Tool Set and the CUNIVCAT Universal Clutch Alignment Tool.

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