IAAF Member News
Comline named A1 Motor Stores’ Component Supplier of the Year – for the fifth time!
Date: Wednesday 16 November 2022
Comline Auto Parts (Comline) has been named Component Supplier of the Year by A1 Motor Stores’ members – a feat achieved for an incredible fifth time by the all-makes brand. Having first won the prest…
Workshops sign up for free NGK Academy training
Date: Tuesday 15 November 2022
Workshop visitors to the MechanEX show at Sandown Park have been rushing to sign up for a free trial of NGK’s new training initiative. The ignition and sensor specialist this month launched NGK Academ…
Oly’s Autos named Servicesure Autocentre of the Year
Date: Tuesday 15 November 2022
National garage chain Servicesure has crowned Oly’s Autos the Autocentre of the Year in its annual awards. The Rhyl business won the top award on Thursday 10 November, beating stiff competition from a…
Chequered flag falls on OSRAM and Ring virtual rally
Date: Tuesday 15 November 2022
Over 100 virtual rally stars put pedal to the metal at the first OSRAM and Ring Rally, an eSports event running simultaneously with the final round of the British Rally Championship (BRC), the Cambria…
TMD Friction affirms commitment to the independent aftermarket with launch of research and development facility
Date: Friday 11 November 2022
Leading braking product manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarke…
GS Yuasa Academy online learning platform European launch will revolutionise battery training across the continent
Date: Friday 11 November 2022
GS Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, has launched its award-winning online battery training platform GS Yuasa Academy across Europe. The system, which is the original and only dedicated…
MEYLE at the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference: focus on sustainability and conserving plastics
Date: Friday 11 November 2022
The UN Climate Change Conference is currently being held in Egypt and the Hamburg manufacturer MEYLE is there to input new ideas with its own sustainability endeavours. Climate change, the energy tran…
NGK wins top show accolade
Date: Friday 11 November 2022
NGK has picked up the award for best stand at Saltex 2022, the leading turf management event for grounds care volunteers, professionals and manufacturers. The ignition and sensor specialist took centr…
KYB conducts automated driving research
Date: Tuesday 08 November 2022
KYB research and development engineers have been working on the development of an integrated shock absorber / power steering control system that supports automated driving comfortably and safely. The …
BoxClever members urged to sign up for free NGK Academy trial
Date: Monday 07 November 2022
Members of NGK’s BoxClever independent garage loyalty scheme will have the chance to sign up for a free three-month trial of the company’s new training initiative when they attend the MechanEX show at…
Marathon announces new strategic distribution agreement with GS Yuasa
Date: Monday 07 November 2022
Marathon Warehouse Distribution are delighted to announce a new strategic distribution agreement with OE battery manufacturer GS Yuasa across their logistics platform. GS Yuasa is an Original Equipmen…
TMD Friction UK welcomes North East Ambulance Service to manufacturing headquarters
Date: Friday 04 November 2022
TMD Friction UK welcomed the North East Ambulance Service to its friction material manufacturing headquarters in Hartlepool to showcase its world-leading production facility delivering high-quality br…
Dayco announces a new belt manufacturing facility in Mexico
Date: Friday 04 November 2022
Dayco, a leading engine product and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial market segments, has announced a major investment in a new manufacturing facility in San L…
Demand increases for high-capacity power banks amid warnings of potential winter blackouts
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
With the war in Ukraine threatening the continuity of gas supplies across Europe and in the UK, this has put pressure on domestic energy, and Ofgem has issued a warning to consumers that Britain could…
NGK launches new online technical training initiative
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
NGK Academy, which went live on November 1, 2022, is aimed at supplying essential training primarily to workshops, but the content will also be of value to aftermarket distributors. The portal include…
febi hails Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 as a success as trade shows return face to face
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
Networking was the key focus for febi, part of the Bilstein Group, at Automechanika Frankfurt in September as the automotive aftermarket specialist hails the return of a face-to-face trade show a succ…
LKQ Euro Car Parts launches Platinum Tier for LKQ Academy
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new membership tier for its LKQ Academy to help give technicians more flexibility in their training journey. In an exciting first for the independent aftermarket, LKQ…
BorgWarner Ranked as Premier Data Supplier in TecDoc Catalog
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
As of recently, TecAlliance’s TecDoc Catalog contains six BorgWarner brands of spare parts for both commercial vehicles and passenger cars. BorgWarner is ranked as a Premier Data Supplier, which means…
Textar-sponsored Newell remains in title hunt as championship final arrives
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
Textar-sponsored John Newell remains in championship contention as the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) nears its season finale at Brands Hatch. Newell is currently fourth in the standings on …
Alliance Automotive Group and NAPA Racing UK team up to raise money for Children in Need
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
Alliance Automotive Group and NAPA Racing UK have teamed up to raise money for this year’s BBC's Children in Need. BBC Children in Need fund thousands of charities and projects in every corner of the …
Seek out Ring’s Golden Ticket to win prizes!
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
Ring Automotive is urging technicians to keep their eyes peeled for a Golden Ticket as part of its new promotion that offers mechanics the chance to win prizes when they find a golden ticket in Ring’s…
TMD Friction racing drivers hail cross-category braking performance
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
TMD Friction’s high-performance braking product lines continue to prove their credentials on the racing circuit, with its renowned braking brand Mintex providing the stopping power to various racing a…
OESAA launches training roadshow to inspire today’s and tomorrow’s technicians
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association is thrilled to announce the launch of OESAA Academy Live, a series of free-to-attend events dotted around the UK, which will strengthen the ski…
„DT Spare Parts Champion 2022“ wanted
Date: Thursday 03 November 2022
Exciting guessing fun and the chance to win great prices – that’s the promise of the new DT Spare Parts betting round on the occasion of the Football World Cup. The starting signal will be given at th…
Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts: IAAF Blog – Fourth Edition
Date: Tuesday 01 November 2022
Getting match-fit for a recession: three areas of focus for the aftermarket The news, if you can manage to keep up with it, has been consistently depressing this year. In recent weeks, the UK economy …
Sponsor Link: Alliance Automotive Group
Date: Tuesday 01 November 2022
The IAAF would like to thank our Headline Sponsor for the IAAF Dinner, Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland.
SEG Automotive expands its market position with TecDoc
Date: Monday 31 October 2022
The globally renowned TecDoc Catalogue contains more than 1,000 aftermarket brands and 9,800 product groups and allows users to identify the correct replacement quickly and easily. SEG Automotive is a…
AS-PL: Two exciting events are behind us — the AutoTrade Expo and the Equip Auto
Date: Friday 28 October 2022
AutoTrade Expo in Dublin took place on October 15-16, 2022 and the Equip Auto took place on October 18-22, 2022. Our representatives had the opportunity to meet with our clients, and also to talk with…
LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter 2022
Date: Friday 28 October 2022
LKQ Corporation has reported third quarter 2022 financial results. “We are pleased with our third quarter results as they once again highlight our ongoing ability to combine best-in-class customer ser…
Build for the future with these 3 eCommerce best practice eBooks
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
If you're looking for a checklist to finish the year strong, or are in budget/planning mode for 2023, download these three complimentary ebooks from Volo to help you improve your top line sales growth…
HELLA offers Universal Lighting webinar
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
After the great success of last year's "Digitalization of Light 2.0" event, HELLA, the lighting and electronics expert is again offering an interactive webinar, this time addressing "Universal Lightin…
Mintex-sponsored Brown signs off MINI Challenge career with double points finish
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
Mintex-sponsored MINI Challenge racing driver, Lewis Brown, completed his 2022 campaign with two solid race results at Brands Hatch, finishing his final season in the championship in 10th place overal…
BM Catalysts launches European entity to service its overseas partners
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has launched a dedicated European company, BM Catalysts EU Ltd, to facilitate the smoothest possible trading with…
More LIQUI MOLY at MotoGP
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
The German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY is strengthening its commitment to the MotoGP Motorcycle World Championship as well as to the smaller Moto2 and Moto3 series. “MotoGP has become a cen…
TechMan supports workshops and technicians at training event
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
TechMan, leading garage management system specialists, will be joining the Schaeffler REPXPERT UK Academy Live FREE training event at York College in November, as it continues to support technicians a…
TechMan sponsors WhoCanFixMyCar.com Garage Awards 2022
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
Garage management system specialists, TechMan, is sponsoring the WhoCanFixMyCar.com Garage Awards for 2022 as they continue to highlight their support for technicians and workshops across the UK. Dubb…
MAHLE and Autosupplies redouble ties with new van wrap
Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022
MAHLE Aftermarket has highlighted its commitment to supporting leading motor factor Autosupplies Chesterfield with the unveiling of a newly wrapped Autosupplies van, sporting a MAHLE-based livery. The…
OESAA proud of garage forum member following Top Garage final recognition
Date: Monday 24 October 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to congratulate its garage forum member, Tim Benson, after Oldfields Garage Services participated in Aftermarket’s Top Garag…
Glen Callum Associates ‘Meet the Employer’ sessions prove popular as bite-sized interviews gets underway
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Automotive recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), has successfully held its first “Meet the employer” session, with director Glen Shepherd sitting down with Nick Aylward of Kent Automot…
TecAlliance launches interview series on trend topics in the automotive aftermarket
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
TecAlliance connects the automotive aftermarket community. This is why many well-known players accepted the data specialist’s invitation to the professional video studio at its booth at Automechanika …
GS Yuasa team up with Tunnock’s to offer treats to vehicle technicians
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
The industry leading battery manufacturer GS Yuasa have announced a new partnership with world-famous confectionary brand Tunnock’s. The partnership sees the two brands join forces to feed the nation’…
Garage Hive launches ‘Garage Industry Trends’
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Community-driven garage management system Garage Hive has launched a new data website called Garage Industry Trends. The announcement was made by Managing Director Ray Dilsons during his keynote addre…
Reducing emissions & supporting customers: Corteco a brand of Freudenberg
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies intends to cut its emissions by 30 % by 2025 compared to 2020 levels. What does this mean and how is the company carrying it out? In a short interview, COO Dr. Matthia…
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is 2022 Automotive News PACE Award finalist
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has in recent years further deepened its segment organization and extended it to the entire company. A good example is the Corteco brand in the independent automotive …
Champions! Comline Richardson Racing celebrates Porsche Carrera Cup GB title
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Comline Auto Parts (Comline), title partner of Comline Richardson Racing, toasted an astonishing title-winning Porsche Carrera Cup GB season for the team by hosting a champions celebration at its glob…
Alliance Automotive Group launch new e-commerce website
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Alliance Automotive Group are delighted to announce the launch of their brand-new e-commerce website NAPAAutoparts.co.uk. The platform provides a solution for retail customers looking to purchase NAPA…
Virtual rally stars to put pedal to metal with prizes on offer at OSRAM and Ring Rally
Date: Thursday 20 October 2022
Automotive lighting and vehicle technology specialists OSRAM and Ring Automotive have launched an eSports event to tie in with the final round of the 2022 British Rally Championship. The OSRAM and Rin…
Randstad joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
Automotive consumables supplier and distributor of the TerraClean brand, Randstad, has become a supplier member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Randstad started in 1975 an…
MPD acquired by Motus Aftermarket Parts
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
After 23 years of building a wonderful business in Motor Parts Direct (MPD) Mukesh Shah has decided to move into retirement and focus on other aspects of his life. As part of this change, Motus Afterm…
AAG UK partner with Panattoni, Europe’s leading logistics developer, to build a new distribution centre
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
Alliance Automotive Group UK (AAG UK) partner with Europa Capital and Panattoni, Europe’s leading logistics developer, to build a new distribution centre. AAG UK have partnered with Europa Capital and…
