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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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20/05/2026

Largest ever audience for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2026

Hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, the annual awards evening has firmly established itself as a standout event for garages, technicians, workshops and aftermarket professionals from across the UK.
20/05/2026

ZF Aftermarket’s TRW brand sets benchmark for Euro 7 emission regulation readiness

ZF Aftermarket, a global leader in braking and chassis technologies, is strengthening its position for Euro 7 brake emissions readiness with a strategic investment in an in-house brake emissions dynamometer at its friction competence center in Spain. The investment reinforces ZF’s position as an industry leader, as emissions regulation expands beyond exhaust gases to non-exhaust

20/05/2026

Ring and OSRAM shines at the 1TEC Auto Hub Connect event

Renowned automotive specialists, OSRAM and Ring, experienced a fantastic show at 1TEC’s Connect event at Silverstone Circuit on 7th May.

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