The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation
Ring, one of the UK&rsquo,s leading lighting and automotive accessory suppliers, has invested more than £,200,000 to support the launch of its European Headquarters in France as it continues to b…
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…
As a result of a long-term agreement signed between TecAlliance and MAM Software, TecDoc&rsquo,s official data suppliers can simplify the data conversion process into MAM format, confident in the know…
The Parts Alliance is aiming to get closer to customers than ever in 2018 through a series of regional events. With under a month to go before the Spring Trade Show on Thursday 19th April preparatio…
A brief introduction to Dipetane Fuel Treatment, which uniquely equalises and stabilises the carbon chains in all standard fuel. This enables all of the incoming 21 Units of Oxygen in the air, to atta…
This April, Autoinform LIVE will be returning north of the border, this time to Glasgow&rsquo,s GTG Academy, bringing the UK&rsquo,s biggest and best automotive training event back to garage owners an…
John Walters has joined the HELLA Sonne refinish paint team, in the role of senior technical representative to enhance the service and support offered to its distribution partners and bodyshop network…
Ring has launched a new Multi-Function Automotive Tester that can save technicians time and makes troubleshooting vehicle electrics easier and quicker. The Ring RMM500 Multi-Function Automotive Test…
Four-year-old Karl Hancock has followed in the tracks of his NGK-sponsored four-time World Speedway Champion Dad Greg by taking part in his first-ever meeting. The youngster competed on his 50cc bik…
With their vast knowledge of vehicle electronics and 40 year history of producing top quality vehicle lighting Ring has developed a diverse product range for the vehicle conversion market covering eve…
AS-PL sp. z o.o. (www.as-pl.com) the Poland based Rotating Electrics company, currently on a major growth curve across many regions of the world including the UK &, Ireland, has launched its new co…
Technicians can sign-up to three new Schaeffler REPXPERT training courses after the market leading supplier and OE manufacturer confirmed new dates. , Held at Schaeffler&rsquo,s Birmingham traini…
Ring&rsquo,s innovative RUBL1000 Under Bonnet Lamp has won the Best Buy Award in Car Mechanics Magazine&rsquo,s Under Bonnet Lamp test. All the lamps on test were put through their paces in a work…
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul LLC, today announced the launch of its 2018 promotional campaign, Garage Gear. Throughout 2018 it will run quarterly promotions in which distribut…
Braidwood Auto Services, a South Lanarkshire-based Servicesure Autocentre, has been awarded Car Leasing Bargain&rsquo,s &lsquo,Best Newcomer Award&rsquo,, just five months after joining the network. …
Premier League match tickets, Sony PS4 consoles and exclusive Allied Nippon footballs are the headline prizes up for grabs, as Allied Nippon gears up for this summer&rsquo,s festival of football with …
The latest Schaeffler REPXPERT training event has been labelled a &lsquo,great success&rsquo, by technicians who participated in the recent INA and FAG course at a packed-out REPXPERT Academy. , …
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has recruited Ann-Marie Dean to the UK aftermarket team as its sales manager for …
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…
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…
The latest Industry Briefing, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), took place at Phocas Business Intelligence Software, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry on Thursday 1…
Comma Oil has introduced the ECO-FE Plus 0W-30 as its latest fuel efficient Performance Motor Oil (PMO) grade to the market. , The grade has been designed to match the increasing demands of newer …
Underlining its prominent position in the field of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) calibration, Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) now offers an Institute of the Motor Industry Quality Assured Progra…
Innovation platform Plug and Play, the world's largest startup accelerator, has presented HELLA with its &ldquo,Corporate Innovation Award 2017&rdquo, in the Mobility category, thereby recognising the…
A Hella employee sparked a recycling policy change after taking matters into his own hands to further improve the company&rsquo,s green credentials. Every month in the UK, more than a million tonnes…
&lsquo,Queen of the Bikers&rsquo, Maria Costello MBE is to compete Down Under in the renowned International Festival of Speed. Maria &ndash, who is sponsored by ignition specialist NGK Spark Plugs (…
NGK-backed M-Sport Ford World Rally Team&rsquo,s Sé,bastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia have secured the EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRC&rsquo,s second victory of the year at the Rally Mexico. …
National Auto Parts&rsquo, aftermarket offering has been further enhanced with the addition of three new clutch kits to its ever-expanding clutch portfolio, meeting growing customer demand and designe…
Three lucky UK independent garages are celebrating winning 100,000 points each in ignition specialist NGK&rsquo,s BoxClever loyalty scheme. They were selected in a prize draw following a three-month…
Shaftec, a leading aftermarket supplier of remanufactured and new transmission, braking and steering parts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, has added a mezzanine floor at its Midlands…
On 27 February 2018 TecAlliance officially opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur. 40 guests accepted the invitation to the one-day event to visit the premises and meet the employees of TecAlliance Malay…
The Parts Alliance will be sending 25 garages on luxury mini-breaks to a host of top European cities in its biggest ever promotion. Campaign scratch cards will be included with all sets of Delphi an…
The Autofirst Network has signed up its 300th member with Sussex-based Uckfield Motor Services joining the programme. The garage has signed up just six months after Autofirst reached 200 members and i…
ZF Aftermarket has announced that Adam Griffiths will assume the newly created role of Marketing Lead for the UK and Ireland. He will head a team which will roll out the key messages of the organisati…
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…
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…
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Terry Knox as its new vice-president, further adding to its wealth of industry expertise. Knox has been a member of the IAAF Co…
UK Sales Manager, Nick Hood, speaks candidly on why Autoelectro has chosen to revise its surcharge structure &ndash, with more than 2,000 references having their surcharges cut and many of those becom…
West Midlands based automotive parts distributor, Midwest Motor Factors, has raised £,1214 for Bilston Town Football Club, as part of its ongoing commitment to proactively support the local commu…
National Auto Parts has introduced new-to-range additions to its ever-expanding aftermarket portfolio, with three new brake discs for both passenger car and light commercial vehicles, allowing custome…
Comma has introduced all-new AQCVT Plus and AQDCT Plus Gear &, Transmission Oils to its high-performance range, adding over 310,000 new vehicle parc applications for technicians. The all-new Gear…
Business technologies are advancing at a rapid rate. The choice of new and improved products can often be incredibly overwhelming. Faced with such a range of options, companies often freeze with indec…
Until March 31, repairers purchasing any part from Euro Car Parts which qualifies for a lifetime warranty can access the cover for free, on parts more than £,100. Qualifying parts include turboch…
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…
Brake Engineering, one of the aftermarket&rsquo,s leading braking specialists, has applauded the government&rsquo,s decision to maintain the current MOT frequency, with a vehicle&rsquo,s first test ta…
As the global leader in developing and manufacturing rotating machines, DENSO gives an expert troubleshooting guide for Starter fault-finding. A starter is one of the most rapidly evolving and criti…
The successful rollout of the latest version of the TecAlliance data management system, referred to a DMM R2, is reaching its climax as the company&rsquo,s official data suppliers have to migrate from…
Euro Car Parts has opened its second purpose-built training centre in Sunderland. The facility will deliver the full range of Euro Academy courses with a market-first IMI-accredited ADAS course also a…
The purchase of Forest Exhibitions Ltd. means the 100% acquisition of Automechanika Birmingham, which the company has now firmly established in the UK to date as a licensee. , Automechanika Birmin…
Ring, the garage and workshop equipment specialist, has launched a new inspection head torch &ndash, the Ring RIT1070 Zoom240 LED Rechargeable Head Torch. It&rsquo,s the ultimate hands-free tool for m…
Craig McCracken
Autoparts UK