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<description>The start of the new decade heralds one of the most important developments in recent years for the UK automotive aftermarket, with the launch of the industry's new umbrella organisation, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation - (IAAF).</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 22:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF Launch (webcast)</title>
<description>Watch the streaming video webcast of the IAAF launch. </description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:28:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<description>WE have gone live with pur launch webcast on YouTube.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:09:46 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF and Mototek Solutions working together</title>
<description>IAAF has announced their new partnership with Mototek Solutions. Mototek will be providing technical support services for the newly formed independent garage division of the IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation).</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:17:19 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Join  us at Goodwood</title>
<description>For the second year Richard Welland, IAAF Treasurer, is organising a special Independent Automotive Aftermarket pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Event.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Allparts commit support to formation of IAAF Garage Division</title>
<description>Allparts Automotive, the High Wycombe based independent parts distributor and member of the UK Parts Alliance, has committed its support to the newly launched IAAF Garage division.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:52:53 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF appoints Mike Owen to manage its all-new Garage Section</title>
<description>Following its recent launch, the IAAF is delighted to announce a significant new member of its team, leading independent garage campaigner and organiser, Mike Owen.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 7 Mar 2010 09:36:06 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>First issue of IAAF's 'g-Bulletin'</title>
<description>The growing garage section of the IAAF has, this week, issued its first 'g-Bulletin' to members and the trade generally.  The eight page bulletin appeared as an insert to Autotimes magazine. 

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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:31:28 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>BEN - APD - IAAF Charity Cricket Match</title>
<description>8th of July is the date for this year's Charity Cricket Match - with APD's Alan Seal once more organising a good day for all - with a little help from his friends - and support from the IAAF.  A great day is in prospect for the independent aftermarket and, we hope, for BEN.  Sam Spillane of SJ Events explains ...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 7 May 2010 11:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Date for your Diary</title>
<description>The IAAF?s Conference and Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 2nd December 2010; as usual the Federation?s Annual General Meeting will take place during the day?s proceedings. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 15:46:08 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>New Block Exemption rules for independent aftermarket</title>
<description>IAAF welcomes European Commission's recognition of the competitive needs of the independent aftermarket</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:38:45 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Snowbound Britain fails to dampen IAAF events</title>
<description>Conference inspires, Dinner enthuses</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>BEN celebrates aftermarket fundraising at IAAF Dinner</title>
<description>Once again the IAAF Dinner was the venue for announcing the results of the aftermarket?s fundraising efforts for the year.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:09:09 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>MoT frequency review - the IAAF view</title>
<description>Although the official consultation has not yet been issued, the IAAF gives its thoughts ...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:10 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF confirms Spratt as Chief Executive</title>
<description>The Council of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) have confirmed Brian Spratt as IAAF Chief Executive, following an in-depth assessment of the Federation's needs.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>New IAAF President</title>
<description>Leading independent factor accepts new role at Federation</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF makes case for independent garages</title>
<description>Recent press reports of comments from SMMT and RMIF have drawn a sharp retort from the IAAF</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:21:23 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Specimen letter to MPs regarding MoT proposals</title>
<description>Here is some suggested text for your letter or email to your MP, or one of the ministers.  You could also adapt it to send to your local paper.  Whatever you do, please send a copy to us at the IAAF.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Member action needed now on MoT proposals</title>
<description>Government statement brings demands for IAAF member action </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:50:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>MoT Proposals - IAAF Q&amp;A sheet</title>
<description>This handy factsheet contains a lot of the questions the IAAF has been asked about the government's proposals to dilute the MoT test - and the answers.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>EURO 5 amendments brings data freedom for independent sector</title>
<description>Independent's fight for parts and repair data successful, giving opportunity to independent garages and parts suppliers, plus a welcome alternative to dealer servicing for motorists.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>New Vice-President for IAAF</title>
<description>Senior figure in parts distribution takes on Federation role</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:22:37 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Who's best in the Independent Aftermarket?</title>
<description>The presentation of the Federation's Awards is rightly seen as a high spot of the IAAF's year, taking place at the Federation's prestigious Annual Dinner; and this year's Awards Programme is now open for nominations.

The high industry-wide status of the Awards reflect the IAAF's work in improving the standing of companies and individuals in the independent aftermarket.

You can make your nominations by downloading the nomination form and returning it to the IAAF by Monday 3rd October.  All the nomination papers will be included in a draw for a bottle of Champagne - so go to it!

It all makes for an exciting evening at the IAAF Annual Dinner!  The booking forms for the event will be circulated shortly.  What you need to do is book the date in your diary ! Thursday 8th December at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, NEC, Birmingham.  
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:05:16 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>IAAF MoT e-Petition LINK</title>
<description>The IAAF's application for a petition to abandon proposals to change the frequency of the MoT test was deleted from the government's petition website, so a new petition has now been posted in order that more signatures can be added to the initial 2,912 supporters.

The Federation is urging IAAF Members and everyone in the trade, as well as motorists, to add their voice to the IAAF's demand that the ill-considered proposals to relax the frequency of MoT testing be dropped. 

You can go to the e-Petition by following this link and clicking the link shown below * please note, that the government site will then send you an email which includes a link to confirm your signature.  If you don't complete this second phase then your support will not be registered.

The IAAF submitted its petition request asking for a Parliamentary debate on dropping the government's proposals to relax the frequency of the MoT test. 

The text of the IAAF's petition reads: 

Please add your voice to the 2,912 people who supported the ORIGINAL petition to tell the government to drop proposals to reduce the frequency of MoT tests. 

Currently vehicles are tested at the third anniversary of registration, and are then tested annually (so called 3-1-1). 

The DfT has proposed a change to first test at four years and then retest every other year (4-2-2) to &quot;reduce the burden on the motorist&quot;. What is this burden? The maximum fee for a test is ??54.85 and many test stations charge a great deal less. 

The test is a vital part of keeping the UK's cars safe, road-worthy and environmentally compliant. Any reduction in testing would lead to increased road casualties (deaths and serious injuries), increased pollution, and have employment consequences. All of which has been supported by reliable research. 

The system was reviewed in 2008 and seen to be appropriate and any relaxation in testing seen as unrealistic. 

Let's drop this ill-considered proposal! www.iaaf.co.uk Please support IAAF and sign the petition by clicking the link below.
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:01:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Annual Conference &amp; Dinner 2011</title>
<description>The IAAF looks forward to welcoming members, colleagues and guests to what promises to be a useful and enjoyable day.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>2011 Annual Conference and Dinner Booking Form</title>
<description>Download a booking form for the annual conference.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:02:15 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>UPDATED IAAF MoT Q&amp;A sheet</title>
<description>The IAAF's 'Questions and Answers' sheet has been amended and is now 4 pages with more useful information. Use it in your converstaion with politicians, officials and the media.

We need more photos of MoT 'HORROR STORIES'. If you're an MoT Station and you see exmaple of problems on cars which would be dangerous if left for a further year, take a photograph and send to the IAAF.</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:51:11 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Federation Annual Report 2010/2011</title>
<description>The Federation's Annual Report and Accounts has been circulated to Members ahead of the Annual General Meeting on the 12th January 2012.  You can download a copy here:</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:26:57 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>???Let???s stop this downward price spiral,??? says IAAF Pre</title>
<description>IAAF President Nick Best says the time has come for independent aftermarket businesses to compete on the strengths of their business, rather than rely on cutting prices. &quot;Many aftermarket businesses ???marginal???&quot;, he says.</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:30:54 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item><title>Government agrees MoT testing frequency will not change</title>
<description>Arguments from trade (including IAAF), consumer and road safety bodies convinces Minister</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:24:48 GMT</pubDate>
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