The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation
LIQUI MOLY has strengthened its commitment to IntactGP and become main sponsor of the Moto2 racing team from the Allgä,u region. Next year, the team will compete in the Motorcycle World Championsh…
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A0672S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - 100% reliability and st…
Launch UK has unveiled its most advanced diagnostics tool to date, the X431 Eurotab II. The product comprises all the excellent features in the previous Eurotab model, but with many more features as…
Ring, the leading European lighting and automotive aftermarket specialist based in Leeds, is powering up its innovative range of lithium jump starters with the launch of the RPPL700 Jump Starter Power…
National Auto Parts has launched a brand new range of wheel cylinders for the automotive aftermarket. Launching with an initial range of 100 part numbers covering the most popular vehicles in the UK…
While much is being discussed about the important trend of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), these currently make-up less than 1% of the UK parc. While EV and hybrid vehicles are something all busi…
Autoparts Garage Equipment (AGE), one of the UK&rsquo,s leading suppliers of garage equipment, has launched a new Alloy Wheel Straightener. Available under the Ayce Systems Wheelrite brand the produ…
Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE) has become one of the first to market with a range of multicharge ignition coils, recently introduced on GDI (gasoline direct engines). Having grown its enginee…
&ldquo,This is the lowest viscosity oil that we have ever launched&rdquo,, explains Tim Keller, Export Area Manager at LIQUI MOLY and responsible for the UK and Irish market, when talking about the ne…
Online training specialists OurVirtualAcademy have just released the next two chapters in their series on the 12V Lead Acid Battery: 12V Batteries - State of Charge (Parts 1 &, 2). Establishing th…
Geoffrey Atkinson OBE, former Chief Executive of Ben, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family after a very short illness. He had been the victim of Alzheimers for a number of …
Standard Motor Products Europe has rebranded to SMP Europe to reflect the company&rsquo,s continued growth and development in the automotive industry. , The move to the new branding is designed …
Autocheck Car Care Centre in Dursley has become the 800th garage to join the AutoCare network. Autocheck is a loyal customer to its GROUPAUTO parts distributor, MGM Motor Components Ltd in Stroud. …
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has agreed terms with A1 Motor Stores for the distribution of its own-branded wheel bearing kits, Suplex coil springs and Champion wiper blades. , Manufactured and te…
Visitors to NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd&rsquo,s stand at the Autosport International show have helped raise vital funds for a leading charity. The motorsport enthusiasts purchased a range of NGK mercha…
As renowned market leaders of new to range part number development for starter motors and alternators Autoelectro are delighted to announce a significant further investment in test equipment with the …
With &lsquo,Digital Light SSL | HD&rsquo,, the new high-resolution lighting system, HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert is making a further significant contribution to greater safety and comfor…
The IAAF has announced the dates and venues for its 2020 four-ball golf events with a new venue for the Midlands event. Northern Day Date: Wednesday 8th July 2020 Venue: Worsley Park Golf Course, …
MAHLE Powertrain has helped to launch an innovative new 20kW electric motor at the opening of a new Warwick, UK headquarters for Aeristech, the developer of the world&rsquo,s most power dense and effi…
Lesjö,fors Springs has introduced 56 new coil springs intensifying its new to range introductions for the benefit of the independent automotive aftermarket, and further strengthening its leading r…
National Auto Parts has added six new clutch kits and three service kits to its expanding product range. The new clutch kits are for the following applications: Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi (07-14), Ford…
NPA Motor Factors, the largest independent motor factor in north-east England, has reflected on how MAM's business management software has helped it develop and expand over recent years. The company i…
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has become a central part of modern engine design as a result of government legislation to lower exhaust emissions. The system helps to moderate nitrogen oxi…
Following the acquisition of the entire shareholding in Behr Hella Service (BHS) by MAHLE Aftermarket, all existing BHS activities will be transferred to MAHLE on January 1, 2020. The new logistics ce…
LIQUI MOLY enjoys first place in the favor of readers of &ldquo,Sport Auto&rdquo,. They voted LIQUI MOLY the best oil brand for the third year in a row. In the German magazine &ldquo,Sport Auto&rdquo,…
Valeo has recently unveiled its autonomous, electric delivery droid prototype at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. The Valeo eDeliver4U was developed in partnership with Meituan Dianping, China&rsquo,s leading…
ZF Group has played an integral part in JCB&rsquo,s Fastrac storming into the record books after being crowned the world&rsquo,s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191mph. The Fastrac - designed an…
British Speedway champion Charles Wright &ndash, who is sponsored by ignition specialist NGK &ndash, has a new team and new goals for 2020. The 31-year-old will ride for his local team Belle Vue Ace…
Young rally stars Esapekka Lappi and Gus Greensmith are targeting a successful season in M-Sport Ford World Rally Team&rsquo,s NGK-equipped Ford Fiesta WRCs. They have joined forces with Teemu Sunin…
LKQ Corporation has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its equity interests in two Czech wholesale automotive parts distributors to Swiss Automotive Group AG. Terms of the trans…
Leading UK tyre wholesaler Traxx Tyres hosted its first Independent Tyre Dealer Conference at the Cardiff City stadium, (close to the company&rsquo,s new depot in Bridgend), at the end of November. …
AS-PL are inviting people to take part in a virtual walk around three of their branches located in Gdansk and Lubichowo. , Thanks to modern technical capabilities, it is now possible to see thei…
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 Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be taking place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 13th February 2020 at the IAAF Offices in Birmingham. Members of all categories are in…
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…
Yuasa, the world&rsquo,s leading battery manufacturer, have become title sponsor of Welshman Matt Edwards and co-driver Darren Garrod, with the unveiling of a stunning new car and livery at Autosport …
So, What Is A Crankshaft Pulley? The auxiliary system of an engine isn&rsquo,t one that at first glance seems complicated or important. It&rsquo,s a few wheels with a belt after all. However, while it…
Esapekka Lappi will join forces with Teemu Suninen and Gus Greensmith this season taking to the wheel of the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRCs which are fitted with NGK spark plugs and NTK Lambda sens…
Nationwide Clutch Distributors (NCD) UK Ltd has become the latest automotive aftermarket company to join Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The clutch and automotive parts distribut…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ECCO Safety Group has appointed Steve Jones as their new Head of Business Development for the ECCO and OE business for the UK and Ireland. Steve has previously worked in the Commercial Vehicle after…
Autoelectro is proud to release details of an online stock management system that is set to transform the way that its motor factor customers control their inventories. , The Active Inventory Man…
Delphi Technologies&rsquo, copper-free brake pads were recently tested against the OE equivalent and six other leading aftermarket brands on a VW Passat 2.0 TSI. The results speak for themselves. The …
Euro Car Parts has bolstered its industry-leading range of braking products, adding 87 new references across Eicher, Pagid and Brembo. All products are ,backed by Euro Car Parts&rsquo, exceptional…
Technological developments and an increasing diversity among the vehicle car parc has created various challenges for workshops and technicians. To ensure a technician is equipped with the know-how to …
Ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd will be providing garage visitors with technical product training on its range of components when it exhibits at the forthcoming MechanEx show in Mancheste…
Richard Welland
WAI Global UK