IAAF Member News
Hella Gutmann to offer exclusive deal at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Hella Gutmann has announced an exclusive offer available only at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, taking place on June 5th and 6th at the NEC in Birmingham. Visitors to the HELLA stand (A28) will b…
Delphi Academy sets milestone with hydrogen training
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
After months of hard work and research Delphi Academy has announced the launch of a pioneering new hydrogen training course. The new programme marks a significant industry milestone and will shape the…
Launch Tech UK to highlight latest diagnostic tools range at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Launch Tech UK is set to exhibit at the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC on 5th - 6th June. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the company’s extensive product …
Cataclean to highlight garage upsell opportunities at event
Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
Additives brand offers new revenue stream Leading additives brand, Cataclean, is set to highlight its leading product range at the second edition of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at NEC, Birmingham…
GSF Car Parts Reports 30% Surge in Exhaust System Sales After Company-Wide Training Programme
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
The UK's leading car parts distributor, GSF Car Parts, has announced a record-breaking increase in the sales of automotive exhausts, with a year-to-date sales increase exceeding 30% compared to 2023. …
FIGIEFA Elects New Board of Directors at General Assembly in Istanbul
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Istanbul, 22 May 2024 - FIGIEFA, the European association representing the independent distributors of automotive parts and components, has elected its new Board of Directors during its General Assemb…
HELLA celebrates 125th birthday in Germany and 65th in UK
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
It’s double celebration time at HELLA, as the company commemorates 125 years since first being founded in Germany, and also 65 years since its UK arm opened. To mark the occasion the company is runnin…
Ringmechanika establishes itself as a must-attend event for customers
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
For the fourth year in a row, Ring invited its customers, as well as journalists, to its headquarters in Leeds to showcase its current and new product offering. After the triumph of the 2023 Ringmech…
Ben calls on automotive people to step up to new Big Walk challenge
Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is calling on automotive people to step up to its new Big Walk fundraising challenge on 8th September. As May is National Walking Month, the charity is launching Ben’…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 gearing up for big prize giveaways
Date: Monday 27 May 2024
As the countdown begins for the second instalment of UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024, attendees can gear up for an unprecedented array of giveaways and competition opportunities awaiting them at the…
Bridge the skills gap faster by maximising transferable skills and untapped allied sectors, says GCA
Date: Friday 24 May 2024
Glen Callum Associates (GCA), a leading recruitment company specialising in the automotive aftermarket sector, is calling on industry leaders to broaden their talent search to include allied sectors a…
LKQ EURO CAR PARTS HELPS GARAGES PREPARE FOR AIR CON SERVICING
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
LKQ Euro Car Parts is supporting garages as they prepare to meet customers’ air conditioning servicing needs this summer, with training through LKQ Academy and new deals on equipment. The UK’s leading…
Garage Hive community shines at DPF Doctor Conference
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Garage Hive community members were called upon for their unique expertise as forward-thinking pioneers at the DPF Doctor Conference held in Newcastle on 11th May. Their insights and innovative approac…
Ring and OSRAM to shine bright at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Renowned lighting specialists, OSRAM and Ring, have announced that both premium brands will be exhibiting at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC on 5th and 6th June. The companies will be s…
First-ever Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference hailed “huge success”
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference, held on Wednesday 22nd May at Coventry MTC was a hit Hereford | May 23rd, 2024| Schaeffler’s first-ever national REPXPERT Conference for UK garages has been hailed as…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024: On-stand training and live workshops in abundance for technicians
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
UK, May 2024. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, set to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June 2024, is shaping up to be an insightful two days, providing technicians with the right ski…
First ever REPXPERT Award winners announced
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
The winners of the REPXPERT Awards were announced during the Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference, held on Wednesday 22nd May at Coventry MTC. Hereford | May 23rd, 2024| Apprentice technicians from the ea…
HELLA to present ADAS talk at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Garages can find out how to capitalise on the continuing roll-out of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKG&BE) in June thanks to a presentation from St…
Ecobat Battery unveils its re-energised website!
Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
With its sights firmly set on thousands of UK customers, Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor, has redesigned its website to not only reflect the enormous depth of products it supplies…
GSF Car Parts Announces New National Distribution Centre, Set to Improve Infrastructure & Services
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
GSF Car Parts Announces New National Distribution Centre, Set to Improve Infrastructure & Services GSF Car Parts, the leading car parts distributor, has announced the opening of its new National …
SMP Europe recognised with zero waste to landfill certificate
Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024
Engine management specialist, SMP Europe, has announced it has received the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill Certificate for 2023, highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability and res…
SMP Europe streamlines processes with online ordering portal
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
SMP Europe has introduced an easy-to-use online ordering portal to offer customers quick access to placing orders of its leading engine management product range and new next-day delivery for its inter…
New DENSO video explains the engine management system
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
Further endorsing its long held position of providing both professional technicians and vehicle owners with useful technical information, DENSO, a leading original equipment (OE) component manufacture…
Thinkcar UK show offers extended nationwide
Date: Monday 20 May 2024
A fantastic deal giving Mechanex Harrogate visitors access to an extra year’s software on a pair of Thinkcar UK tools, that is also available to UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) visitors next mon…
Entries open for The Blend Awards 2024
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Entries for The Blend Awards 2024 have opened ahead of the highly anticipated annual conference and networking event for independent garage owners, which takes place at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingha…
Mental health issues affecting 1 in 4 automotive industry workers
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issu…
How can garages help their customers' cars run more efficiently?
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
A quick search for "how to make my car run more efficiently" in a search engine will likely return results such as removing a roof box, gentle driving, avoiding carrying excess weight, and the age-old…
Comline Group relocation on-track
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Move to Bedford Commercial Park edges closer to completion. (LUTON, 14th May 2024) Comline Group’s highly anticipated relocation to Bedford Commercial Park is progressing well and on-track, the global…
Factor Sales shows inflation discrepancies between ICE and EV components
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
(14th May 2024, London, UK) Factor Sales, a leading market measurement data provider, can reveal a clear divergence in inflation rates between ICE-only parts and those compatible with both EVs and ICE…
Autoelectro addresses key remanufacturing questions
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
(BRADFORD, 14th May 2024) – Autoelectro has led the charge in remanufacturing for nearly 40 years. Specialising in starter motors and alternators, the Bradford-based company is proud of its outstandin…
REPXPERT Conference t-shirts to raise money for Ben
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
Limited edition run of ‘I was there’ REPXPERT Conference t-shirts available for £5.00 with all proceeds going to Ben. Hereford | May 14, 2024| Schaeffler is set to help raise essential funds for ind…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event unveils host of special offers and savings on essential equipment and services
Date: Tuesday 14 May 2024
UK, 14 May 2024. The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is set to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June and is firmly becoming a must-attend for garage professionals seeking to enhance their bus…
Delphi Academy unveils major expansion plans
Date: Monday 13 May 2024
Delphi Academy is undergoing a significant expansion project to meet the evolving needs of UK workshops. With a half-a-million-pound investment, the Warwick-based Delphi Academy will double in size by…
Mercedes tops Hella Gutmann’s macsRemote requests
Date: Monday 13 May 2024
Mercedes-Benz is the most ticketed vehicle manufacturer (VM) on Hella Gutmann’s macsRemote Services, new data analysis shows. The three-pointed star accounted for 12.2 per cent of all remote diagnosti…
Automotive Training Academy: Tiana’s journey and Maverick Diagnostics’ commitment to industry’s future
Date: Monday 13 May 2024
(WREXHAM, 13th May 2024) – A participant of the latest Automotive Training Academy (ATA) course has encouraged fellow industry professionals “to grab the opportunities when they’re presented” to ensur…
LIQUI MOLY sponsors the largest Porsche 356 meeting in the world
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
The International Porsche 356 Meeting takes place in Portugal and brings together the owners of the first Porsche model to be produced and an exceptional guest. With the support of LIQUI MOLY Iberia, …
Tow, tow, tow your boat – or anything else with Ring!
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
While Ring is primarily known for its renowned lighting range, the company covers a vast array of accessories and components that are ideal in upselling situations. An offering that would be perfect t…
TechMan to sponsor Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards for 2024
Date: Friday 10 May 2024
TechMan has announced it will once again be sponsoring the IAAF hosted, Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards for 2024, for the Best Customer Service category. The awards ceremony will be held on 5 J…
Housing Market Update from Prosperity Mortgages - May 2024
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Prosperity Mortgages has released a housing market update. To view the update click here
Shaftec Automotive components announces sales management update
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Birmingham-based remanufacturer Shaftec Automotive has announced that Sales Director Tom Curtis will be leaving the company at the end of April. Tom joined Shaftec in July 2010 and has spent a great d…
GSF Car Parts launches first ‘TechFest’ event to be held at Wembley, with free admission
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Led by GSF Car Parts, in collaboration with over 50 leading suppliers such as Schaeffler, Yuasa, Comma and Delphi, TechFest Garage Technology Festival Wembley, will be held on June 13 2024 at Wembley.…
BGA Secures 2024 Prestigious King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
BGA, a leading supplier of OEM quality Engine, Steering and Transmission automotive parts, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2…
Acrisure’s Sutton Winson bolstered by two new acquisitions
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
Acrisure, a global fintech leader, has announced that its largest acquired UK company, Sutton Winson, has completed two acquisitions, further expanding its footprint in south-east England. Most notabl…
MAHLE Aftermarket revolutionises oil seal installation with PTFE technology and expert advice
Date: Thursday 09 May 2024
· Advancements in oil seal technology see PTFE oil seals now available · MAHLE Aftermarket highlights comprehensive range of PTFE oil seals via Victor Reinz brand · MAHLE offers best…
More than half of vehicles have dangerous tyres
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Ring has partnered with Tyre Safe and the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service to conduct tyre pressure and tyre tread depth checks, with concerning results. To raise awareness of tyre safety, Tyre …
Continental Direct (CD) embraces electronic trading as it opens up brand to wider audience
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Multi-product brand invests in service to aid growth Automotive parts supplier Continental Direct (CD) has integrated electronic trading into its business to support the brand’s continued growth in th…
Xchecker by Elcome now delivering data via TecDoc’s new IDP
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Elcome, innovators in aftermarket data cataloguing and authoring solutions, is excited to reveal that its game-changing cataloguing software, Xchecker, can deliver data via the new Instant Data Proces…
BM Catalysts to unveil new initiatives at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Europe's leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, is gearing up to launch a dedicated garage campaign, including two new online platforms, at the upcoming UK Garag…
A1 Motor Stores joins international trading group Global One Automotive (1)
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Strategic alliance set to strengthen A1 members’ competitiveness A1 Motor Stores, a leading automotive aftermarket buying and distribution group, is proud to announce its partnership with Global One …
Schaeffler unveils REPXPERT Conference panel lineup
Date: Wednesday 08 May 2024
Keynote session at REPXPERT Conference to encourage knowledge-sharing, discussion and debate, led by five industry-renowned experts Hereford | May 8, 2024| Schaeffler has announced a distinguished l…
