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IAAF joins global automotive Right to Repair movement

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has joined other global association leaders to support the critical global Right to Repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement. The statement enumerates the core beliefs of the movement and the objectives and intended outcomes of right to repair legislation. Importantly, the document sets out ten best practice principles to developing a framework for right to repair legislation that any supporting country can use and adapt to their needs.

11th August 2023/by Peter Gardner

Kwik Fit to join IAAF

Kwik Fit is to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). With more than 600 centres nationwide, the country’s largest tyre retail chain will support IAAF’s growing network of garages, parts distributors and suppliers. It will also work closely with the Federation on lobbying and campaign issues such as Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) and MOT testing.

11th August 2023/by Andrew

LKQ Corporation completes Uni-Select acquisition, reiterates GSF divestment

Company News, UK News

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On 3 August, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) and Uni-Select Inc confirmed that the previously-announced acquisition of Uni-Select by 9485‑4692 Québec Inc, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ, officially completed on 1 August 2023. This follows a complex and ongoing monopoly-related investigation by UK authorities.

8th August 2023/by Chris

SMP Europe brings automotive industry to global sport display with corporate hospitality

Engine management specialist SMP Europe has successfully enhanced its customer experience with the use of its corporate hospitality suite, bringing the automotive aftermarket to the Ice Hockey World Championship qualifiers, held at the Motorpoint Arena. With its headquarters in Nottingham, SMP Europe’s support for the Great Britain team in the event demonstrates its commitment to the local community and gives the brand the opportunity to promote its engineering expertise in engine management and ignition products to a wider audience.

31st July 2023/by Peter Gardner

IAAF launches Regional Meetings

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation is launching a series of regional meetings, taking the Federation’s work and that of its members and service providers out to the wider membership. More details will be released shortly but IAAF is expected to host consecutive meetings within a week in October at different member locations.

31st July 2023/by Peter Gardner

Delphi offers first-to-market EV brake pads for Ford Mustang Mach-E

Braking brand Delphi now offers rear brake pads for the Ford Mustang Mach-E 07/2020> in a first-to-market release. The Ford Mustang Mach-E was developed from the ground up as an all-electric vehicle and boasts a driving range of around 370 miles under WLTP regulations. “We’re really excited to announce the launch of our new EV brake pads,” said Carl Lester, Global Product Line Manager at Delphi. “Delphi EV brake pads have been engineered to provide instant friction and exceptional braking performance straight from the box.”

26th July 2023/by Andrew

New MD for Ring

Ring Automotive

Andy Gratton has been promoted to managing director at Ring Automotive, the UK subsidiary of ams OSRAM. He takes over from Theresa Spencer who leaves the company at the end of August 2023, to pursue a new challenge outside the automotive aftermarket. Gratton is currently Ring’s financial director and formally assumed the MD role as of 1 July. Theresa Spencer will remain in the business until 31 August to support the hand-over process.

5th July 2023/by Peter Gardner

Denso and its customers raise £2,599 for Ben

On Monday, 5 June, as part of its ongoing 50 years in Europe celebrations, the Denso UK team invited a selection of its key customers to enjoy a golf orientated event at The Belfry, one of the most prestigious golfing venues in the UK. “The theme of the day was teamwork and the importance of aligning the objectives and relationships of the whole supply chain,” explained Denso’s UK and Eire sales manager, Kevin Peacocke. “To this end, as well as direct customers, the team were joined by service suppliers, representatives of OESAA and their garage forum and senior managers from within Denso. In addition however, we also wanted to raise funds for the important work that Ben does to help industry colleagues in need.

28th June 2023/by Peter Gardner

2 new premium brake discs from Textar

TMD Friction UK has introduced two new brake disc references to its Textar brand product range. The new premium brake discs now available include 92345203 for VW Multivan T7 (2021-) and 92346103, for Toyota Aygo X (2022-) models.

1st June 2023/by Chris

New Mintex brake pad, disc, and drum parts

TMD Friction UK has introduced nine new brake pad, disc and drum references to its Mintex brand product ranges.

1st June 2023/by Chris

LKQ Euro Car Parts makes further Ukraine donation

LKQ Euro Car Parts

LKQ Euro Car Parts is continuing its support for Ukraine and this time has been able to hand over the donation in person as Sisters from the Congregation of St Joseph in Ukraine visited its headquarters in Tamworth. The company has been supporting Ukraine since the start of the conflict last February. To date it has raised enough money to buy and deliver seven ambulances to the Congregation, who have then sent these to hospitals across the country.

30th May 2023/by Peter Gardner

Philipp Grosse Kleimann to head Mahle Group Aftermarket business unit

Career Tracks, Company News

Mahle Group Aftermarket

Philipp Grosse Kleimann is to be the new Head of the Aftermarket business unit and a Member of the Mahle Management Committee from 1 August 2023. In this function, he will report directly to the CEO, Arnd Franz. “Philipp has many years’ of management experience in the automotive and mobility sector, a profound knowledge of the service and workshop business and an entrepreneurial mindset,” comments Arnd Franz, Chairman of the Mahle Management Board and CEO.

17th May 2023/by Andrew

Textar expands brake pad and disc lines

Product News, UK News

Braking specialist TMD Friction UK has introduced 16 brake pad and disc references to its premium Textar branded product ranges. The new brake pad references cover popular vehicle makes, including Audi, Brabus, Fiat, Genesis, Hyundai, KIA, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, with new pad reference 2468101 fitting a comprehensive range of Mercedes-Benz cars, and reference 2920006 covering various Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles.

9th May 2023/by Chris

ETRMA: Unenviable tyre sales trend continues in Q1 2023

Company News, International News

Manufacturer association ETRMA reports that its members experienced a “significant drop” in replacement market sales demand during Q1 2023. Compared to Q1 2022, sales within the replacement consumer tyre segment declined 12% and replacement truck and bus tyre market sales demand shrank by 18%. While sales of moto tyres were just 3% below the prior year figure, agricultural tyre sales were 39% lower.

25th April 2023/by Stephen

North-South divide: £94 between garage labour rates in London and Huddersfield

Garage labour rate research conducted by What Car? has compared the hourly labour rates of 279 independent garages around the UK, all of them members of the Independent Garage Association. The results show that there is almost £100 difference between the highest (south-west London – £141) and lowest (Huddersfield – £47).

13th April 2023/by Chris