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Overcoming the current talent crises with the right technology
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
Like many industries, the independent automotive aftermarket industry has faced a growing talent shortage that is compounding year-on-year, with an ageing workforce and tight supply of younger skilled…
FPS make the move to Ireland
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
FPS are pleased to announce that they will open their brand new RDC in Belfast, Ireland on 11th April 2022 as part of their continuous expansion plans. The ambition for the new site is to provide cust…
NEW alternator A1097S in AS-PL offer
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
Another new alternator has enlarged the AS-PL offer. The alternator has an index number A1097S and is the product of the AS brand. The alternator belongs to the Standard line - the line of products th…
EU trade tips from HMRC
Date: Wednesday 06 April 2022
Full customs controls are now in place for trading between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union (EU). This means full customs declarations and payment of relevant tariffs…
Diesel Technic Product Portrait: 3.59154 Propeller Shaft
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
The propeller shaft, also known as the cardan shaft, is an important component in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive. It’s job is to transfer the torque in a buckled drive train from the engine or transmi…
Transmission oil change made fast and easy: MEYLE introduces its own transmission oil filling device
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE introduces its new transmission oil filling device and a matching adaptor set for oil change on all transmission types. The high-quality and handy device comes wit…
Lesjofors Launch a New Leaf Spring Reference
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
Lesjofors Springs are pleased to announce the introduction of a further leaf spring into their market-leading range. All new-to-range springs will be available progressively over the coming weeks. …
Lesjöfors Launch 16 New Coil Spring References
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
Lesjöfors Springs are pleased to announce the introduction of a further 16 coil springs into their market-leading range. All new-to-range springs will be available progressively over the coming weeks.…
Expert trainers and industry speakers revealed for inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has unveiled its line-up of expert trainers and guest speakers for its inaugural June event at Birmingham’s NEC, to support the UK garage and body shop industry throug…
Autotechnica with AS-PL
Date: Tuesday 05 April 2022
On Wednesday, March 30th, the Autotechnica fair ended. The visit to the capital of Belgium turned out to be busy and fruitful for our employees. The Autotechnica fair inaugurated a series of industry …
Banner ‘Leap’ To Help With Birthday Celebration
Date: Monday 04 April 2022
Birthdays for most of us are obviously annual events, but that’s not always the case. So when it came to the attention of Banner BDM, Russell Shea, that one of his customers was a ‘leapling’ he took t…
IAAF Industry Briefing session tackles EVs and communication
Date: Friday 01 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) successfully hosted its first hybrid Industry Briefing Session of the year, with key speakers discussing the future of the EV market, as well a…
IAAF Activity Report: w/e 1 April 2022
Date: Friday 01 April 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during what has been another very busy week. Amazing response to IAAF Annua…
Leading automotive distributor LKQ Euro Car Parts scoops two gongs at CAT Awards 2022
Date: Friday 01 April 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK and Republic of Ireland’s leading automotive parts distributor, is celebrating two wins at the prestigious CAT Awards 2022. It was named ‘Factor of the Year’, following 12 m…
Advice from Lawgistics: The current legislation regarding pre-employment checks on foreign recruits is due to change from 6 April 2022
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
The IAAF's legal helpline provider, Lawgistics, have highlighted upcoming changes to the legislation on pre-employment checks on foreign recruits. As an employer, you are obligated to ensure you only …
Automotive aftermarket unites to fire up the talent shortage conversation at Talent Recharge
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Last week, over 200 senior leaders from OEMs, dealer groups, independents and the tyre, paint and body sectors united alongside automotive industry trade bodies and representatives from the education …
Approved Garages confirm multi-year sponsorship of NAPA & Apec Racing
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Approved Garages are delighted to confirm sponsorship of BTCC teams NAPA Racing UK and Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan. The multi-year sponsorship enables Approved Garages to feature prominently across…
MINI-mising delivery times! New Klarius exhausts now available
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Adding to its ever-growing range of market-leading aftermarket exhaust systems, Klarius has released new parts, including replacement catalytic converters, for the latest models of the Mini Cooper 1.5…
Dayco adds more products to its growing aftermarket programme
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Demonstrating the growing number of product groups that now feature in its aftermarket programme, Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and afterma…
DENSO’s 2022 League of True Mechanics competition opens in April with a £2,000 holiday voucher among many other fabulous prizes up for grabs!
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
The competition combines high quality, IMI accredited, online technical training and assessment, with prize winning opportunities to give technicians throughout the UK and Ireland the opportunity to b…
Comline Richardson Racing is go for 2022! Comline becomes title partner of Porsche Carrera Cup GB series contender
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
Leading British aftermarket parts brand, Comline Auto Parts (Comline), is thrilled to announce that it has struck a title partnership agreement with Richardson Racing for the 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup …
Spotlight to shine on OSRAM’s lighting range at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
OSRAM has revealed that it will be showcasing its wide range of OE-quality standard and upgrade bulbs, as well as its workshop solutions bulb stands, at the UK Garage and Bodyshop event. OSRAM will de…
Apec join the BTCC with Motorbase Performance
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Apec are delighted to join this year’s 2022 British Touring Car Championship as lead sponsors of Motorbase Performance, forming Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan. Ahead of what looks to be an exciting ye…
WAI recognised with TecDoc Premier Data Supplier accreditation
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAI has been awarded Premier Data Supplier status by TecDoc. The TecDoc system from TecAlliance is the leading spare parts catalogue system in the independent autom…
UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission bus pledge with £200 million boost
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
Millions of people across the country will be able to make greener, cleaner journeys as almost 1,000 green buses are rolled out with the backing of nearly £200 million in government funding. Twelve ar…
NGK suspends business operations in Russia and Belarus
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
NGK has announced it has suspended its commercial operations in Russia and Belarus until further notice. In a letter to customers, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd Managing Director Marko Wowczyna said that t…
DVSA to work with IAAF as market surveillance turns to braking
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
The DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit has commenced testing the compliance of OEM and aftermarket braking components. Testing both performance and labelling in accordance with UNECE 90 Regulation, DVSA …
Philips RacingVision GT200 - recommended again by Auto Express
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
Philips RacingVision GT200 - the top of the line performance bulb in the Philips automotive lighting range, with its up to +200% brighter light than industry standard - has once again been awarded cov…
Corteco: New to range vibration control parts
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
Engine Mounting #49476438 Corteco have increased our range of vibration control parts for FAW VW. Our products are designed to meet the highest quality standards and are manufactured using the latest…
NAPA Racing UK expands into Porsche Carrera Cup GB
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
NAPA Racing UK, alongside Motorbase Performance, has today confirmed it will also field a car in BTCC support category the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship, with top team JTR. Joe Tandy Racing (JTR…
Global Skills Ambassador for the IMI, Herbert Lonsdale, presents the first cohort of the Bridgend College Saturday Pit Crew with their certificates
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
Held at South Wales' latest state of the art campus, the year 10 pupils spent 12 weeks developing automotive skills and developing their understanding of the industry. Lonsdale and the students are jo…
K&S McKenzie shortlisted for award
Date: Monday 28 March 2022
Carlisle based motor factor, K&S McKenzie, have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s North West Family Business Awards in the Wholesalers category. The award ceremony will take place in Li…
IAAF fundraises for Ukraine
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has started a fundraising page for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The IAAF has also reached out to fellow…
Government Spring Statement: measures affecting the aftermarket
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
A full list of the Spring Statement measures that affect aftermarket businesses are set out below. Fuel DutyCutting fuel duty on petrol and diesel by 5p per litre for 12 months. The government says it…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 25 March 2022
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
An eventful week at IAAF with attendance at two events including AutoTech Recruit’s Talent Recharge at RedBull Milton Keynes and our very own Industry Briefing Session, which took place at Corteco, Ru…
The AFTERmarket Party of the Year
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Sponsors of the IAAF Dinner in December at Milton Keynes will automatically be included as a sponsor at the IAAF Networking Drinks on 8 June at Genting Hotel, Resorts World. The IAAF has unveiled its …
HMRC calls on businesses to get ready to move to customs IT platform over the summer
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be writing to businesses to tell them about a change to the UK’s customs systems. The letter includes information about the work under way to move to a single UK cus…
Self-driving shuttle to take to the roads around Birmingham Airport
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
A state-of-the-art self-driving shuttle will take to the roads around Birmingham Airport, transporting passengers, as part of ground-breaking trials getting underway in Solihull. This is the latest ph…
Sales trends & predictions for 2022: the future is digital
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
2022 could bring about the start of a new exciting era, but what could this new world look like for the future of sales? Last year was a time of constant change, in more ways than one, we've seen lots…
Arnold Clark Autoparts revamps Ultratec brand
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Ultratec oil, available exclusively at Arnold Clark Autoparts, has undergone a vast expansion to its range with a substantial brand refresh, revealing new branding and packaging, as the range continue…
First Line expands range with 52 new products
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Automotive aftermarket supplier, First Line Ltd., has expanded its product offering with 52 new references. First Line Ltd. is meeting the needs of the constantly growing and aging car parc across the…
High fuel prices? How drivers can economise
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
The current prices at the filling station can bring tears to a driver’s eyes. There’s nothing we can do to change the prices per se, but there are a number of simple ways to reduce the running costs o…
Corteco - new to range products: March 2022
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
Corteco have increased our range of vibration control range and oil seals range for vehicles such as: AUDI, BMW, FIAT, FORD, MERCEDES, MITSUBISHI and TOYOTA. All products are designed to meet the high…
Autotech host inaugural Talent Recharge event in Milton Keynes
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
IAAF attended the Autotech Group's inaugural event, Talent Recharge 2022, which was held at the Redbull Racing's HQ in Milton Keynes. James Osbourne of the Recruitment Network, led the participants th…
Same day supply deal of Borg & Beck agreed
Date: Thursday 24 March 2022
First Line Ltd. has reached a national distribution agreement with Marathon Warehouse Distribution to supply the Borg & Beck brand to motor factors on a frequent same-day delivery service. As part…
Having trouble sleeping? advice and support from Ben
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2022
If you’re struggling with sleep, it would seem you’re not the only one! According to Ben's recent health and wellbeing survey, 1 in 2 automotive people have been affected by poor sleep. It’s recommend…
First Line Ltd. voted Supplier of the Year at CAT Awards 2022
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2022
First Line Ltd. has been named the ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the CAT Awards 2022, as voted for by professionals within the automotive aftermarket via CAT’s website. Taking place at The Lowry Hotel in …
Lucas Oil cars in promising start to F2 season
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Both Lucas Oil sponsored cars were in the points when the F2 motor racing season roared back into life in Bahrain, last weekend. Strong performances over two eventful races promised to deliver a far b…
First Line Ltd. expands Borg and Beck Classic Clutch range
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists First Line Ltd. has expanded its Classic Clutch product offering through its Borg and Beck brand, featuring further innovations to meet today’s exacting quality stan…
IAAF adds After.Marketing agency to its membership
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Shropshire-based marketing agency After.Marketing as their latest service member. After.Marketing offers a full complement of mark…
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