News
TMD Friction bolsters sales team with new area sales managers
Date: Friday 27 March 2020
Global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers. Del Smith, who will be covering the Midlands, and Alistair…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
BER 2023: Preparatory survey
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
Ahead of the discussions on the Block Exemption Regulation which is due for renewal in 2023, Ernst & Young have been chosen to undertake a study into the historical market trends in vehicle distri…
Potential impact on the aftermarket of a revision to the composition of the VIN number
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
At a recent meeting of the Techncial Committee for Motor Vehicles, the European Commission announced their intention to revise the composition of the vehicle identification number (VIN) as they want t…
Transport Secretary sets out 18 point package of measures to improve safety and public confidence
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
An action plan to ensure smart motorways are as safe as possible has been set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Work will focus on getting help to broken down drivers much quicker and making th…
Aftermarket specialist becomes new IAAF Vice President
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020
Richard Welland, managing director of WAIglobal UK, has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president, supporting president, Terry Knox and chief executive…
Pollution from tyre wear 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020
Harmful particle matter from tyres – and also brakes – is a very serious and growing environmental problem, one that is being exacerbated by the increasing popularity of large, heavy vehicles such as …
Whocanfixmycar.com issue advice to network members on COVID-19
Date: Monday 16 March 2020
IAAF service member company, Whocanfixmycar.com, have issued the following advice to their network members and suggested that there might be information of interest to IAAF members regarding how to de…
Government consultations
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2020
The government has recently initiated two consultation processes which may be of interest to IAAF members. 1. Consulting on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans This consulta…
Walker Products joins IAAF
Date: Friday 07 February 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has kickstarted 2020 by welcoming manufacturer, supplier and distributor of engine management components, Walker Products, to its growing membe…
Ben is increasing its mental health services for automotive industry people
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
On Blue Monday, Ben announced it is increasing and enhancing its range of services for automotive industry people who need mental health support. By extending its services, Ben offers more choice for…
EAG names new head of sales
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has bolstered its sales team with the appointment of Chris Haw, who has assumed the role of UK sales manager. , A qualified technician, Chris has been immersed in the…
IAAF Conference 2019 - Presentations now available
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
The presentations from the highly successful IAAF Conference held on 5th December 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes are now available for download by IAAF members. If members would lik…
Fil Filter Europe joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019
Fil Filter Europe is the latest automotive component supplier to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The company is the sales and distribution arm of Fil Filter AS, which ha…
ContiTech springs into action at IAAF
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019
Air Spring specialist ContiTech Air Spring Systems is the latest manufacturer to become a member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Back in 1955, Continental was the first co…
Sponsor Link: GSF Car Parts
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
As the leading business group in the aftermarket, The Parts Alliance is committed to up-skilling and driving productivity in the industry through its products and services The group, which consists of…
Sponsor Link: Comline Auto Parts Ltd.
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
First established in 1991, Comline is an independent British brand that is currently one of the fastest growing in the European automotive industry. A proven recipe for delivering consistent, reliable…
Sponsor Link: ZF Aftermarket
Date: Tuesday 01 January 2019
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology po…
IAAF issues guidance for members on the new GDPR
Date: Wednesday 18 April 2018
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, comes into force on May 25th 2018 and applies to all businesses that have control over personal data. It updates the current data protection legislatio…
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK
Date: Thursday 05 April 2018
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK from 7th April 2018, as their technical training provider on an exclusive basis. He will work predominantly with the garage networks, supporting the…
MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned
Date: Wednesday 21 March 2018
MPs on four Parliamentary committees have published a joint report on improving air quality calling on the Government to impose tougher restrictions and ,sooner. The Environment, Food and Rural A…
A tribute to Alec Morgan
Date: Monday 19 March 2018
Colleagues, friends and associates are paying tribute to the life and career of one of the UK aftermarket&rsquo,s most colourful characters, Alec Morgan, following his recent untimely death.
In a…
Mobiletron join ever-growing IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
Mobiletron, manufacturer of engine management sensors and rotating electronics, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation&rsquo,s (IAAF) rapidly-expanding network of leading afterma…
TVS EAG joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive group TVS EAG (Excel) to its membership. Now part of the TVS Motor Group Ltd, TVS EAG supplies quality steering and s…
Ben news hub - Supporting employees in uncertain times (1)
Date: Friday 02 March 2018
Ben's latest blog looks at how the current period of uncertainty, both politically and, in some parts of ther industry, economically too might impact employees. Whatever the reasons, a feeling of unce…
Ben news hub - Supporting employees in uncertain times
Date: Monday 26 February 2018
Ben's latest blog looks at how the current period of uncertainty, both politically and, in some parts of ther industry, economically too might impact people. Whatever the reasons, a feeling of uncerta…
‘Grassroots insight’ plays influential role in crucial Type-Approval legislation vote
Date: Thursday 01 February 2018
European Parliament&rsquo,s IMCO committee have approved several key amendments to Vehicle Type-Approval legislation proposals, which include the aftermarket maintaining in-vehicle data access via the…
Scrapped MOT proposals welcomed by IAAF
Date: Thursday 18 January 2018
Proposed changes to the MOT test frequency have been scrapped with IAAF calling it &lsquo,a triumph for the aftermarket and motorists alike&rsquo,, after months and months of intensive lobbying. Sin…
IAAF and FIGIEFA delighted with provisional Type-Approval legislation
Date: Friday 22 December 2017
The IAAF and FIGIEFA have welcomed the news that crucial provisions on the OBD connector and access to RMI have been included in the proposed EU legislation on Vehicle Type-Approval Regulation, signif…
Melett Ltd acquired by Wabtec Corporation
Date: Friday 15 December 2017
Wabtec Corporation has acquired 100% of shares in Melett Limited, a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality turbochargers and replacement parts to the turbocharger aftermarket. …
Melett joins the IAAF with quality on agenda
Date: Monday 20 November 2017
Melett, one of the leading manufacturers of turbochargers and turbo components, has joined the IAAF, with the aim of spreading its message that quality aftermarket products are a viable alternative to…
IAAF backs FIGIEFA’s calls for swift implementation of the ‘inter2operable in-vehicle telematics platform’
Date: Friday 27 October 2017
FIGIEFA member IAAF has welcomed the final report of the High Level Group &lsquo,GEAR 2030&rsquo,, which has set out its analysis of the key trends and challenges that will affect the future of the Eu…
Employers Liability - Compulsory Insurance
Date: Tuesday 03 October 2017
Lawgistics have offered the following advice to business in respect of Employer's Liability - Compulsory Insurance. Most employers are required by law to insure against liability for injury or indus…
IAAF welcomes Johnson Controls Batteries
Date: Monday 14 August 2017
Global battery supplier, Johnson Controls Batteries, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). As a leading multi-industrial supplier of private label and branded lead-aci…
Employers should prepare for upsurge in tribunal claims
Date: Friday 04 August 2017
The fees for those bringing claims have been ruled unlawful after the Supreme Court upheld a challenge by trade union Unison that the charges were discriminatory. The government has said it would take…
IAAF Announcement
Date: Friday 04 August 2017
The IAAF has issued the following statement from CEO Wendy Williamson. "It is with much regret that I have to announce that Andy Savva has stepped down as vice-president of the IAAF. "Following th…
The importance of keeping the OBD connector
Date: Thursday 20 July 2017
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has recently welcomed many of the amendments approved by the European Parliament&rsquo,s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee (IMC…
IAAF seeks views on parts identification within new Type Approval legislation - Deadline Extended
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2017
The IAAF has recently contacted its supplier, wholesaler and data publishing members as the automotive aftermarket is facing a crucial time with the forthcoming Vehicle Type-Approval legislation curre…
IAAF welcomes Lumag into membership
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2017
Lumag has joined Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) as the friction materials manufacturer looks to have an input on legislation affecting the company. , The company has built …
Apprenticeship advertising (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
From 1 April 2017, it will be against the law to falsely advertise work as a statutory apprenticeship. The law also makes it illegal to wrongly describe someone as an apprentice within a business. The…
Apprenticeship levy (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
Businesses with an annual &lsquo,pay bill&rsquo, over £,3 million must pay the apprenticeship levy from 6 April 2017. A pay bill is the total wages paid to an employee ,(or group of employees…
Immigration skills charge regulations (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
This primarily affects businesses employing Tier 2 migrant workers in skilled jobs. The charge will be £,1,000 a year for every employee, reduced to ,£,364 for small or charitable organi…
Tax-free childcare scheme (April 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
In terms of employment law, definition can be quite loose. So whilst this mainly affects parents rather than employers, it is a key change for ,many self-employed parents. The tax-free childcare…
Trade Union Act (March 2017)
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2017
The latest Trade Union Act measures came into force on 1 March 2017. Designed to protect workers from the &lsquo,effects of undemocratic strike action&rsquo,, the new ,legislation puts tougher req…
Can Independents Benefit From VM Recalls?
Date: Wednesday 03 May 2017
With the recent revelation, published by respected motoring magazine Auto Express, that most owners ignore VM recalls on their vehicles, TecAlliance calls on the independent to help reverse this trend…
Updated FIGIEFA video released
Date: Friday 31 March 2017
FIGIEFA has released the updated version of its Connected Car video. The video explains how different telematics solutions &ndash, Extended Vehicle or the Interoperable Telematics Platform - will af…
Ben news hub latest - Financial Health
Date: Monday 20 March 2017
Ben have posted their latest blog on financial health which advises on how to get the most out of pensions. More and more people in the UK are saving into a pensions scheme than ever before, in line…
Increase to Compensation Limits and Tribunal Awards
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2017
The annual increases to compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation have just been announced, and will take effect from 6 April 2017, they include: &bull, Th…
A growing company with an expanding workforce - HELLA recruits two more managers
Date: Monday 27 February 2017
With HELLA enjoying a period of rapid growth, its workforce has had to increase to accommodate for the new business won. Bryan Knott and Mark Adams have both ,had extensive and varied careers in t…
IAAF hails early success on type approval revisions
Date: Friday 24 February 2017
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed many of the amendments approved by the European Parliament&rsquo,s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee (IMCO), as pa…
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Membership of IAAF is a must for parts distributors and suppliers that wish to keep up to date with the latest legislation and add value to all areas of their business.
Richard Welland
WAI Global UK