A group of the aftermarket’s leading suppliers, repairers and trade bodies has co-signed a list of five key policy requests sent by LKQ UK & Ireland to the Secretary of State for Transport. Under the title, ‘Fighting for the Right to Repair’, LKQ UK & Ireland CEO Kevan Wooden set the scene by outlining the […]
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Tyresure as its newest member. The IAAF said the move highlights “IAAF’s commitment to supporting independent garages, parts distributors and suppliers towards the growth of the aftermarket sector”.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that comedian and television presenter Dara O Briain will headline the 2024 IAAF Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled for 5 December 2024 at the DoubleTree Hilton in Milton Keynes.
Parts supplier and manufacturer Elring Parts Ltd has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). It said its membership to the federation “reinforces its commitment to supporting the industry and advancing industry standards.” The company has more than 140 years of original equipment (OE) sealing expertise, with lightweighting concepts helping to reduce the overall weight of vehicles. This increases energy efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions or extending the range of electric and other alternatively fuelled vehicles.
The Rema Tip Top UK group of companies, suppliers of equipment and consumables to the automotive aftermarket, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership.
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, is set to receive a dose of laughter and entertainment as the talented comedian Justin Moorhouse joins the prestigious event as the guest entertainer.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched its new Proactive Parts Advisor Programme. The training programme looks at proactive parts sales, effective customer relationships and compliant handling. It was developed in partnership with IAAF Service Provider ASC WebCoach to target UK motor factors, supporting parts distributors, garages, and others in the supply chain. The federation said it has conducted a highly successful pilot programme.
Arnold Clark Autoparts recently hosted a technical training evening at the GTG Training Centre in Wolverhampton to offer garages technical expertise, networking opportunities and industry knowledge from leading suppliers and organisations. Speakers included Mark Field, Chief Executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), as the voice of the motor industry. Field delivered an update on current affairs affecting garage businesses and other pressing issues such as 2035 ban, the right to repair and MOT changes.
Aftermarket motor parts group LKQ Euro Car Parts will return for the second consecutive year as headline sponsor of the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Celebrating the country’s best automotive technicians, the awards will be presented on Wednesday, 5 June at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at NEC, Birmingham. The second awards will feature an expanded number of award categories, going from eight in 2023 to 10. They demonstrate commitment and dedication in the garage sector to ensuring affordable mobility in the UK over the past few years. The awards are accepting nominations until the closing date on 29 March here.
The Right to Repair Campaign, which lobbies against vehicle manufacturers’ closed information and data provision systems in favour of an independent aftermarket, will relaunch with a new framing based on motorists’ ability to choose aftermarket vehicle servicing providers. UK AFCAR, a coalition of likeminded trade associations and organisations that has lobbied successfully to secure important gains in the reviewed Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO).
SMP Europe won Product of the Year at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket Awards 2023. The award was presented for its state-of-the-art EGR Valves. Martin Turner, marketing director at SMP Europe comments: “We are incredibly proud that our team’s hard work and commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers has been recognised – it is especially humbling, as it was voted for by IAAF members, and we’d like to express our gratitude to each and every person who took the time to vote.”
Cleevely Motors, with sister business Cleevely Electric Vehicles, has achieved yet another milestone by clinching a highly coveted “Top Garage Award”. This latest accolade concludes a week in which the independent garage has been recognised with no fewer than five awards.
Supplier of automotive accessories, Streetwize Accessories, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. Established in 1986, the Manchester-based company specialises in top-quality motor accessories for personal, leisure and professional use and has become a well-known name in the automotive sector.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is taking its activity direct to its aftermarket membership with the arrangement of several regional meetings across England in mid-October. With the exclusive meetings providing members with insight into the Federation’s activity, IAAF is taking its message on the road, with hosts offering visitors a glimpse behind the scenes at their state-of-the-art facilities. Meetings are planned for Tuesday 10 October, Wednesday 11 October and Thursday 12 October at IAAF members Ring Automotive in Leeds, SMP Europe in Nottingham, and Hella in Banbury respectively.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added leading filter manufacturer ALCO Filters to its membership. Established in 1973 and a trusted advisor in the filters industry, ALCO Filters is a European manufacturer that is celebrating 50 years of service to the aftermarket in 2023.
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