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IAAF exists to protect its members, secure their future and promote the automotive aftermarket to motorists and government
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Welcome to IAAF

Welcome to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation

The IAAF is the UK’s leading automotive trade association, comprising suppliers, manufacturers, parts distributors, garages and service providers.
Who we are
The IAAF’s main aim is to add value to its membership through networking, lobbying, training, and access to information, data and trends, key to successful running of an automotive aftermarket business.
What we do

The only independent trade association representing passenger car and CV suppliers, motor factors and garages

IAAF brings together all areas of the automotive aftermarket united in a common goal to secure the future of the sector.
Membership included

Lobbying government on behalf of members

IAAF GIPA Exclusive market intelligence reports

Member only networking events including Annual Awards Dinner

Yearly conferences

Regional Meetings

Right to Repair Campaign

Weekly news and products ebulletins

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) support

Access to Recruitment Health Check

Access to Dedicated legal helpline

Business Insurance solutions

Membership

Members’ interests are protected by the activities of the IAAF, with their views and opinions clearly expressed to the various bodies whose activities affect the day-to-day running of an aftermarket business.
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19/05/2026

WAI shares insight into common air conditioning faults

Leading electrical solutions supplier, WAI Europe, has offered insight into what workshops should be looking out for when servicing air conditioning (AC) units.  
19/05/2026

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event introduces live ‘Ramp Up’ experience and launches first-ever Garage Games for 2026

Taking centre stage for 2026 is Ramp Up, a dynamic new live feature created in partnership with JHM Butt and Snap-on. Designed to bring technical training and workshop conversations to life, Ramp Up will feature a fully operational vehicle ramp at the heart of the show floor, hosting a packed schedule of demonstrations, discussions and

19/05/2026

EEC Offers Aftermarket Training to Support Customers

At EEC, we are committed to supporting the automotive aftermarket through education, technical guidance, and industry leading training programmes designed to help technicians better understand, evaluate, and diagnose emissions related issues.

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