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Ad Bell Group Welcomes Vehicle Wrap Technician, Olivia Cope to the growing team!
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Olivia brings with her experience in vehicle wrapping, window tinting and customer service. When Olivia came for her interview, I was impressed with the bespoke colour of her VW Polo, a pearlescent gr…
Ben extends its services to support automotive people who face job losses
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Automotive charity, Ben, is now providing support to industry people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has seen a 52% increase in requests for support from April-S…
IAAF & PACT team up to tackle warranty and returns process
Date: Friday 16 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT have teamed up to launch the new TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service as a free to access, easy-to-use online portal. Recognising …
Are you ready for 1 January 2021: urgent message from Alok Sharma, Business Secretary
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
There will be guaranteed changes from 1 January for businesses as we start our new relationship with the EU, and there are many actions you can take today to prepare. Find out what you need to do by v…
Accelerating the recovery of the aftermarket brought to you by Automechanika.’
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
Sponsored by ecommotors, the webinar gave stage to a panel of highly experienced industry professionals, including Dr Julia Saini, Associate Partner at Frost and Sullivan, Andrew Rowson, co-founder an…
Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation – Launch of the public consultation
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
Following on from the previous announcement, the European Commission has finally launched the public consultation to evaluate the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation. This is a very important exe…
Job Retention Bonus: clarification of the scheme from Lawgistics
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
Back in July 2020 the government announced that, for every employee who was on furlough at some point and was in continuous employment until the end of January 2021, a bonus of £1,000 would be paid. T…
Job Support Scheme: Lawgistics explain the sheme
Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020
A successor to the furlough scheme was much anticipated by many. It has been announced that the Job Support Scheme will come into effect immediately after the current flexible furlough scheme ends. Th…
Virtual IAAF conference welcomes Sunday Times’ Economic Editor as keynote speaker
Date: Monday 12 October 2020
The IAAF will once again welcome a top list of industry speakers to its annual conference this year, being hosted virtually on Thursday 3rd December to bring the event to as many people in the industr…
Next Industry Briefing Bitesize session announced
Date: Friday 09 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that its next Industry Briefing Bitesize session will take place virtually on Thursday 29th October, starting at 10.00am. The fin…
Advice from Ben on mental health
Date: Friday 09 October 2020
Health is made up of two parts, physical health (our body) and mental health (our mind - how we think and feel). They’re linked, so if something changes in one, it affects the other. Our wellbeing - h…
ICO: Responding to the challenges of COVID-19
Date: Friday 09 October 2020
Throughout COVID-19, the ICO has been offering practical support on new data protection questions that the pandemic has asked of organisations. Whether you are a local business or a government departm…
AB Dynamics and VW Group complete eight-vehicle swarm test
Date: Thursday 08 October 2020
AB Dynamics, a leading automotive test systems supplier, has collaborated with VW, Audi and Porsche to demonstrate what AB Dynamics says is the greatest number of vehicles to be successfully synchroni…
New Sales Manager for Corteco UK and Ireland
Date: Thursday 08 October 2020
An outstanding addition joined Corteco who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. We are very pleased to announce that Nick Racklyeft joined Corteco, as sales and profit growth responsi…
Signage & Graphics Installer, Sam joins the Ad Bell team
Date: Thursday 08 October 2020
Ad Bell Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam, previously production manager/ installer with over 13 years’ experience in the field of signage design, fabrication and installation. Work…
12% of drivers with an MOT due in October “beat the rush”
Date: Friday 02 October 2020
During the last week of September, the DVSA released its estimated volume of passenger cars MOT tests due to expire in October and November. This estimate is an update of the volumes shared in August …
What to do if an employee has symptoms or a confirmed case of Covid-19: advice from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 01 October 2020
With the Test and Trace service having been heavily criticised, and large numbers of people self isolating for different reasons, Lawgistics have received many enquiries on how to keep the workplace s…
LKQ Euro Car Parts appoints new HR Director to implement customer-focused people strategy
Date: Thursday 01 October 2020
Her focus for the next 12 months will be on implementing LKQ Euro Car Parts’ People Strategy, that will see its values of embracing and driving change embedded at all levels throughout the almost 11,0…
UK engine production down -35.1% in August as sector braces for Coronavirus second wave
Date: Thursday 01 October 2020
106,398 UK engines produced in August as output falls -35.1%. Production for domestic and overseas markets declines -36.9% and -34.1% respectively. Year-to-date engine production now down -35.2% as c…
HMRC COVID-19 Support
Date: Thursday 01 October 2020
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme that came into effect on 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work and con…
COVID-19 Protective Measures: Automotive Aftermarket Sector Industry Guidance and Best Practice
Date: Friday 25 September 2020
The third edition of this guidance has just been issued with updates on the wearing of face coverings in customer-facing settings. During this unprecedented time, companies of all sizes are being chal…
Packed bitesize briefing offers valuable insights
Date: Friday 25 September 2020
IAAF members enjoyed a packed Bitesize briefing session via Zoom this week as they heard more about DVSA activity, IAAF’s continuing work in championing the aftermarket and the challenges that lie ahe…
Warning about seriously defective aftermarket lorry brake drums
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
The DVSA is warning operators about seriously defective aftermarket brake drums that may be fitted to Scania P400 lorries within their fleet. The DVSA is aware of 2 cases where aftermarket drums, whic…
Sales ban on new internal combustion engine cars to be brought forward to 2030
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
The sales ban of all new cars with an internal combustion engine, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, could now be banned from as early as 2030 according to new reports. Prime Minister Boris J…
DVSA COVID-19: update
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
The UK Government has announced that new measures will be introduced on 24 September to limit the spread of coronavirus. What this means for DVSA services Currently the new restrictions do not affect …
Prepare for the end of the transition period: advice from the Dept. for International Trade
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
The UK has left the EU and will leave the EU Single Market and Customs Union at the end of the year. With only 100 days until the end of the transition period, businesses should take action now to sta…
Retail and ecommerce expert joins industry panel for latest webinar on aftermarket digitalisation
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
Andrew Rowson, Co-founder and Head of Services at ecommotors is joining the panel at the next free-to-attend session of the Automotive Aftermarket Webinar Series, ‘Digitalisation; Accelerating the rec…
Britain's cars are older than ever, despite boom in EVs and hybrids
Date: Thursday 24 September 2020
Britain's car parc is older than ever before despite the efforts of policymakers and environmentalists to get us behind the wheel of modern, fuel-efficient models and zero-emissions vehicles, accordin…
Do you want your brand to get noticed?
Date: Friday 18 September 2020
Ad Bell Group’s, AdB team can help. The team has considerable expertise in retail, office and commercial signage, making sure they advise of all the options available whilst listening to your ideas an…
Ring waves farewell to Managing Director
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
After a dedicated 35 years of working at the company, and with 17 years as Managing Director, George Skalski has retired from his position at Ring. George saw many changes throughout his time at Ring …
HELLA Aftermarket and Special Applications under new management
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
Stefan van Dalen (pictured above) and Christoph Söhnchen (pictured below) have taken over responsibility for the Aftermarket and Special Applications business segments respectively at international au…
LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wait for plate change
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to decline with a -16.1% decrease in demand, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)…
HMRC webinars: Changes to the Job Retention Scheme
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 September mean that employers will need to fund 10% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours they do not work and continue to pay their…
EU and UK automotive leaders unite to call for urgent agreement of an ambitious free trade deal
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
European automotive industry leaders have joined forces to call for the EU and UK to secure an ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) without further delay. Negotiators on both sides must now pull out a…
Preparing for retirement: advice from Ben
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
More people in the UK are saving into a pension scheme than ever before, thanks to the introduction of auto enrolment in 2012. But, did you know that up to 35% of UK adults still don’t have a pension?…
New, ambitious aftermarket distributor joins IAAF
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed recently formed independent motor factor, ASAP Auto Spares and Parts, to its membership. Trading since September 2018, ASAP has br…
Three steps to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
The UK has left the EU and will leave the Single Market and Customs Union at the end of the year. Businesses should take action now to start preparing for new trading rules which will come into effect…
Do you insure your trade credit risks against non-payment?
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
FinCred IS offer advice and expertise to IAAF members on trade credit risks. As an independent trade credit insurance broker, FinCred IS have developed three trade credit insurance solutions exclusive…
Second FIGIEFA European-wide questionnaire on the impact of COVID-19
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
The COVID-19 has proven to be disruptive for many sectors, including the independent automotive aftermarket in general and spare parts distribution in particular. The European Commission is generally …
IAAF teams up with aftermarket professional Adrian Botham of Servispart Consulting to deliver Aftermarket Growth Study report FOC to IAAF members
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
IAAF members are being invited to participate in some new research designed to answer three leading questions: • What do the fastest growing aftermarket companies do differently?• What is driving thei…
LKQ Europe Welcomes Andras Lorincz as CEO for the Company’s Central and Eastern European Business
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
In November 2020, Andras Lorincz will join LKQ Europe bringing in-depth regional and global industry experience with him. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, Andras Lorincz will become CEO of LKQ Europe’…
10 tips for the automotive aftermarket to win on social media! (you must be prepared to take risks)
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
Businesses in the automotive aftermarket have flocked to social media since the coronavirus pandemic. Mark Field of Impression Communications wrote in a previous blog that garages, motor factors and s…
IAAF warns of ‘rise of counterfeit parts’ in new government report
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could contribute to a rise of counterfeit car parts entering the UK automotive industry in the latest …
New technical director at FIGIEFA
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
FIGIEFA has announced that, after ten successful years in the role, Neil Pattemore (see below speaking at the IAAF Conference) has retired from his consultancy work for FIGIEFA as of 31st of August in…
European vehicle emissions standards – Euro 7 for cars, vans, lorries and buses
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
The European Commission has commenced its consultation period on the new Euro 7 vehicle emissions standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses. All stakeholders are welcome to contribute. The particula…
Adapting to a post COVID automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
If nothing else the coronavirus pandemic has underlined the importance of personal mobility for key workers and members of the public alike. Ensuring safe and reliable transport has meant that UK auto…
Sponsor Link: Impression
Date: Friday 28 August 2020
Impression solves a number of problems for businesses by increasing brand and company awareness, increasing leads and sales, and ensuring they are leading, as well as participating, in discussions rel…
DVSA staff to wear ‘bodycams’ during garage visits
Date: Thursday 27 August 2020
The DVSA is to roll out body-worn cameras to reduce physical and verbal assaults to all its frontline enforcement staff. The cameras, which are being rolled out across the country, will be worn by DVS…
Coping with grief: Support available from Ben
Date: Thursday 27 August 2020
In the lead up to National Grief Awareness Day this coming Sunday, Ben is sharing advice on how people can look after themselves and others during a bereavement, which, whether expected or a complete …
Daimler loses ruling in German patent dispute with Nokia
Date: Thursday 20 August 2020
Nokia Oyj has won a court ruling in a patent dispute with Daimler, giving the Finnish company leverage in a long-running fight over mobile technology in vehicles. Daimler, owner of the Mercedes-Benz b…
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