170-strong United Aftermarket Network joins IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed UAN and its growing membership of 170 motor factors into the trade association.
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Hyundai plans ‘self-repairing’ car
Hyundai Motor Group has outlined plans to bring connected cars to reality and is currently working on technology that, it claims, will “remotely diagnose and fix vehicle issues before they become apparent.”
Steve Dunn appointed as IAAF CV Committee Chairman
The commercial vehicle section of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Exol Lubricants sales director Steve Dunn as its new Committee Chairman.
Dunn has been a member of the CV committee for a number of years and is widely recognised in the CV aftermarket. Gaining a wealth of industry experience from his current role of sales director at the UK’s largest independently owned oil blender, Exol Lubricants, Dunn is eager to share his expertise with the council and work with IAAF to drive the CV section forward.
IAAF introduces Priority Plus medical benefits scheme
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched Priority Plus in partnership with APRIL UK, a medical cash plan designed for individuals working within the automotive industry.
IAAF has partnered with APRIL UK, making the award-winning insurance specialist its official Lifestyle Protection Partner, offering IAAF members a range of cost-effective employee benefit schemes, which can be shaped to meet the member’s exact requirements.
IAAF’s Breakfast network meeting proves popular
The IAAF’s recent Breakfast Network Meeting was a hit with the independent aftermarket, providing members with an update on its latest activity as well as delivering essential advice on retention of title (ROT) and corporate fraud, given the recent increase in fraud cases.
‘IAAF membership will support expansion effort’ – GT Automotive
GT Automotive has taken its next step in the UK aftermarket by becoming an IAAF member.
IAAF: Kia guilty verdict a major victory for aftermarket’
Now the Supreme Court of Stockholm has dismissed Kia’s petition to appeal against conviction in December 2012 for breach of competition in the Swedish market on its 7 year new car warranty, the IAAF is suggesting the verdict is “a major victory for the aftermarket”.
Under the EU Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 461/2010, manufacturers have a duty to honour the vehicle’s warranty when it is serviced outside of the dealership, and non-OE parts being fitted onto a vehicle is an insufficient reason for the warranty to be declared invalid.
IAAF annual BEN cricket match set for June
The IAAF annual BEN Cricket Match, co-sponsored by FPS and Comma, has been announced and will take place on Thursday 23 June at Dorridge Cricket Club near Solihull, with hopes to raise as much money as possible for the automotive industry charity.
IAAF awards and dinner brings independent aftermarket together
The IAAF annual awards & dinner 2015 hosted its “most prestigious ceremony to date” for the second year running at the ICC in the heart of Birmingham. Sponsored by Comma Lubricants, sports broadcaster John Inverdale was the guest speaker for the evening. With 600 guests, and more than 30 aftermarket companies in attendance contesting the awards, after-dinner entertainment was provided by an acoustic set by Prok & Chloe. In addition to the headline sponsor, the event benefited from sponsorship from a number of major brands, taking full advantage of the vast range of aftermarket decision makers in attendance. The automotive industry charity, BEN, raised nearly £10,000 on the night.
WAIglobal honoured in IAAF vote
WAIglobal was runner-up in the Car Supplier of the Year category at the IAAF Annual Award Ceremony on 17 December. The result was announced at the ICC in Birmingham, where the awards dinner welcomed close to 600 aftermarket personnel, celebrating fast-growing, hardworking distributors and suppliers in the independent aftermarket. More than 40 companies contested the awards.
Fil Filter Joins IAAF
Fil Filter, in partnership with Univar Specialty Consumables, has taken the next step in strengthening its position in the UK aftermarket by joining the membership of The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF).
Department for Transport rules on allegations of malpractice by Klarius Products Ltd.
The Department for Transport has ruled on its investigation into allegations of malpractice by Klarius Products Ltd. The principal allegation made against Klarius was that unapproved replacement catalytic converters were being placed on the market in breach of regulation 8(1) of the Motor Vehicle (Replacement of Catalytic Converters and Pollution Control Devices) Regulations 2009.
Autoparts UK to sponsor IAAF conference
Autoparts UK, an IAAF distributor member, is sponsoring the IAAF conference at ICC, Birmingham taking place on 17 December 2015.
The conference aims to examine current issues from both the UK and Europe, highlight the main changes from both a technical and a market perspective and consider what opportunities are available for the future.
New website for IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a brand new website (www.iaaf.co.uk). The updated website will allow IAAF members to access latest association news, keeping up-to-date with IAAF’s most recent activity in the industry. It will also inform new visitors about the different services IAAF provides, benefitting aftermarket businesses on a daily basis, plus the most recent lobbying activities.
IAAF backs ProMOTe campaign
The IAAF, as part of its membership of the Automotive Aftermarket Liaison Group (AALG), has joined forces with the ProMOTe Campaign to fight the proposed changes to the MoT testing frequency.
