IAAF Member News
5 video trends to watch in 2021
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
As technology and digital habits evolve, and in fact have been accelerated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s not surprising that video predictions and usage is expected to see further exponen…
New year, new member for IAAF
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Manufacturer and wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts, Sampa UK & Ireland Ltd, is the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) first new member of 2021, as it joins a gr…
LKQ Euro Car Parts highlights revenue opportunities for garages in Lockdown 3.0
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
In an email sent to customers last week, Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, stated that the business will remain open and operational throughout the latest lockdown – as it has done previously …
LIQUI MOLY: Higher, faster, further
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
The current issue of our company magazine "Pictures and Stories" is online. We show pictures of our extensive winter sports sponsorships, which provide media attention during the time of year when mos…
EAG continues to assist customers during lockdown
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has confirmed that it will remain open during the UK’s current lockdown.As motor factors and workshops are staying open during the UK’s third lockdown, so will EAG to ensu…
Automotive Support Group December Online Training
Date: Friday 15 January 2021
10th of December, 2020 saw the first online training event for the Automotive Support Group for content elected from the membership of the group. Subjects covered included continuous professional deve…
New webinar to tackle automotive skills shortage and EV challenges and opportunities
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Automotive and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), is hosting an exclusive webinar to kick start 2021 titled: “Auto industry skills shortage & tackling electric vehic…
Get ballsy with GS Yuasa and OddBalls’ ‘Always Check Your Balls’ campaign for testicular cancer
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
GS Yuasa are calling on everyone to help raise awareness of testicular cancer having announced a new partnership with OddBalls. The battery manufacturer is donating £5,000 to the cancer charity and la…
Make sure your customers know there’s no MOT exemption this time
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Garages across the UK are being advised to communicate recent confirmation that vehicle repair and MOT services are permitted to remain open during the latest lockdown restrictions amid concerns that …
UK government trade credit reinsurance scheme extended
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
On 30 December 2020 it was confirmed that the Government backed Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme will be extended by 6 months to 30 June 2021. The extension is welcome relief for businesses as the supp…
New appointments for MAHLE duo
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
MAHLE Aftermarket UK has announced promotions for two of its experienced and long-serving staff members, highlighting its commitment to promoting from within. Jonathan Walker, who began his career wit…
AS-PL wins the title of „Gazela Biznesu 2020”
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
On December 21st, 2020, the list of companies that received the „Gazele Biznesu 2020” (Business Gazelle 2020) title was announced. Among them was the AS-PL, which can be proud of such a prestigious ti…
No-deal Brexit means the return of the Green Card
Date: Wednesday 23 December 2020
Our colleagues at Boswell Aftermarket have provided the following information for any member with employees who will be taking UK registered vehicles to mainland Europe after 31st December 2020. Whils…
4 Tips to Protect Your Business from Fraud: advice from FinCred IS
Date: Thursday 17 December 2020
Fraud is estimated to cost the global economy £3.89 trillion a year, and over £193 billion a year in the UK. In the last 10 years fraud losses have increased by 56%.[1] Furthermore, with only a fracti…
Wendy Williamson discusses aftermarket of the future in webinar
Date: Friday 11 December 2020
Wendy Williamson, IAAF chief executive, joined an expert panel on the latest Automechanika Birmingham auto:resource.co.uk webinar Series, which discussed the findings of an extensive industry report, …
WAI partners with new breed of motor factor
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020
WAI has reached an agreement with LSA Supplies Ltd, the latest name to commence trading in the automotive aftermarket, supplying garages in the south of England with the rotating electric specialist’s…
Balyfa joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its latest member, global brake fitting supplier Balyfa, to its growing network of aftermarket businesses. Balyfa delivers a high-…
“Could the 2030 UK Government ban on new petrol and diesel only cars be good for the aftermarket?” asks Klarius CEO Mark Brickhill…
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
“The answer, in the short to mid-term could be ‘yes’ if you look past the populist politics. Most manufacturers are introducing mainly hybrid vehicles now anyway, and plans for an electric-only future…
GS Yuasa Academy receives IMI accreditation
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
GS Yuasa Academy has become the first battery training program to partner with The Institute of the Motor Industry. The online learning platform will give users who have completed all courses the oppo…
Autotech Recruit announces significant investment plans to drive up industry’s EV training
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
With the news that the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been brought forward to 2030, as part of the Government’s climate change pledge, the automotive industry is gearing up for a substantial r…
MANN+HUMMEL to close UK site - all manufacturing to be centered in Europe
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The Mann+Hummel Group, a leading filtration expert, is proposing the closure of its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Business Park in Wolverhampton, as it continues to review its operationa…
Announcement from the Board Of Directors of the IMTFA
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The IMTFA Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Simon Ayres is to become their new chairman, with Daniel Walsh continuing as Deputy Chairman. The Board would like to thank Ewan Murray, who …
FinCred IS Goes Global
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
IAAF credit insurance provider, FinCred IS, is excited to announce that they have joined the global broking network, UNIBA Partners. UNIBA Partners is an owner-led, client-centric global network that …
Fourth and TecAlliance consolidate eparts and Order Manager sales and support services in UK & Ireland
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Fourth and TecAlliance have consolidated sales and support services for their eparts and Order Manager (formerly known as TecCom) products in UK and Ireland, bringing about a more centralised service,…
Juratek joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its newest member, light vehicle (LV) and commercial vehicle (CV) braking specialist, Juratek, to its growing network of aftermark…
New white paper outlines value of proven aftermarket parts suppliers
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
NSK, a global supplier of motion and control solutions for industrial markets, has created a new white paper about the added value that can be provided by partnering with a proven specialist in afterm…
Covid-impact on Workshops - Outlook
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
A recent study of UK workshops by Moove Pro-Brands, manufacturers of Comma oil, has found a largely positive outlook amongst the UK’s workshop technicians, as the industry begins its Covid-lockdown re…
Kerridge Commercial Systems and Phocas Software join forces to enable distributive trades to feel good about data
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
Industry leading ERP, Retail and Business Management software provider, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), and leading analytics software provider, Phocas Software, today signed a global partnership a…
Is my business insured for the financial impacts of COVID-19?
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
You may have seen details of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case in the media recently and wondered how it may affect you and your business. The FCA has been instrumental in acting for pol…
IAAF welcomes another CV factor to its membership
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Wessex Truck & Trailer Supplies Limited to its growing membership. The independent commercial vehicle specialist parts supplie…
IAAF & PACT team up to tackle warranty and returns process
Date: Friday 16 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT have teamed up to launch the new TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service as a free to access, easy-to-use online portal. Recognising …
Do you want your brand to get noticed?
Date: Friday 18 September 2020
Ad Bell Group’s, AdB team can help. The team has considerable expertise in retail, office and commercial signage, making sure they advise of all the options available whilst listening to your ideas an…
New, ambitious aftermarket distributor joins IAAF
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed recently formed independent motor factor, ASAP Auto Spares and Parts, to its membership. Trading since September 2018, ASAP has br…
Do you insure your trade credit risks against non-payment?
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
FinCred IS offer advice and expertise to IAAF members on trade credit risks. As an independent trade credit insurance broker, FinCred IS have developed three trade credit insurance solutions exclusive…
LKQ Europe Welcomes Andras Lorincz as CEO for the Company’s Central and Eastern European Business
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
In November 2020, Andras Lorincz will join LKQ Europe bringing in-depth regional and global industry experience with him. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, Andras Lorincz will become CEO of LKQ Europe’…
Adapting to a post COVID automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
If nothing else the coronavirus pandemic has underlined the importance of personal mobility for key workers and members of the public alike. Ensuring safe and reliable transport has meant that UK auto…
Sponsor Link: Impression
Date: Friday 28 August 2020
Impression solves a number of problems for businesses by increasing brand and company awareness, increasing leads and sales, and ensuring they are leading, as well as participating, in discussions rel…
E-Motive Online joins growing membership
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing to grow month on month and has welcomed parts and accessories multichannel platform and specialist services provider, E-Motive On…
Autotech Recruit CEO joins IMI TechSafe™ sector advisory group to drive up EV training standards
Date: Thursday 09 July 2020
Gavin White, CEO of Autotech Recruit, has joined the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) TechSafe™ Sector Advisory Group to help drive forward the Electrified Vehicle Professional Standard. The mo…
Start of Summer
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
Lockdown continues in Wales with some gentle lifting on restrictions stimulating tentative uptake of services at the award winning Avia Autos. Returning to work was surprisingly difficult for me, it p…
Euro Car Parts becomes ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts'
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
The Euro Car Parts and Andrew Page businesses are to rebrand as ‘LKQ Euro Car Parts’. LKQ Euro Car Parts says the decision reflects its position as a leading business in the UK and European aftermarke…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
Whocanfixmycar.com issue advice to network members on COVID-19
Date: Monday 16 March 2020
IAAF service member company, Whocanfixmycar.com, have issued the following advice to their network members and suggested that there might be information of interest to IAAF members regarding how to de…
Walker Products joins IAAF
Date: Friday 07 February 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has kickstarted 2020 by welcoming manufacturer, supplier and distributor of engine management components, Walker Products, to its growing membe…
Fil Filter Europe joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019
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…
ContiTech springs into action at IAAF
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019
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…
Sponsor Link: GSF Car Parts
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
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…
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…
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…
