IAAF Member News
Garage’s Strategy to Work Less Hours Pays Off
Date: Thursday 04 July 2024
Court Autos, a family-run Bosch garage in Shropshire, has revealed how changing its approach to the work it attracts through its website, has ultimately changed the garage’s whole mindset and the way …
Gloucester, Exeter and Fareham colleges to host OESAA Academy Live shows
Date: Thursday 04 July 2024
Following triumphs at Trafford College, Suffolk New College and HEAT (Hybrid Electric Automotive Training) at Blackburn College – where hundreds of students and apprentices got a front-row seat as to …
Klarius wins Employer of the Year Award at the 2024 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards
Date: Thursday 04 July 2024
Sarah Ratchford, Head of HR at Klarius, said: “We’re delighted to receive this prestigious award. Over the past three years, we’ve worked tirelessly to improve our work environment, harnessing valuabl…
Delphi excels in independent OE brake testing
Date: Wednesday 03 July 2024
Delphi has achieved outstanding results in recently conducted original equipment (OE) independent braking tests. Pitting six top-tier brands against Delphi’s none asbestos organic (NAO) ceramic and lo…
Workshops urged to replace cabin filters amid boom in air con bookings
Date: Tuesday 02 July 2024
As workshops see a surge in air conditioning servicing, HELLA Hengst is urging garages to seize the opportunity and educate customers on the importance of cabin filter replacement. Neglected heating, …
Introducing wireless charging for Ring’s new worklamps!
Date: Tuesday 02 July 2024
The two lamps that are being changed are the MAGflex Pro Fast Charge LED Inspection Lamp (RIL4200/REIL4200) and the MAGflex Slim Fast Charge LED Inspection Lamp (RIL4300/REIL4300), both of which were …
Exol announces Exol Algerie as ‘Export Distributor of the Year’ for 2023
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
Exol Lubricants has revealed that Exol Algerie has been awarded its prestigious ‘Export Distributor of the Year’ award for 2023, recognising its outstanding performance, growth and dedication to excel…
REPXPERT Conference panel available to watch online
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
The Schaeffler REPXPERT panel discussion, which captivated REPXPERT Conference attendees, is now available to watch online. Held at the Manufacturing Training Centre (MTC) Coventry on Wednesday 22nd M…
Magneti Marelli Checkstar & Restart Racing together for the 2024 BTCC season
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
Magneti Marelli Checkstar is proud to partner with the great Restart Racing team for the 2024 British Touring Car Championship season, with Magneti Marelli Checkstar logo on the car and on the driver’…
OSRAM introduces NIGHT BREAKER® 220 bulbs!
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
OSRAM’s NIGHT BREAKER 220 is its brightest halogen bulb for cars, with up to 220% more light on the road and up to 150 metre long beam. These cutting-edge headlight lamps have up to 20% whiter light c…
Imexpart now available on AutoCat for easy parts ordering
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
Imexpart (IMEX), a leader inparts distribution, has announced that all of its light commercial vehicle (LCV) and passenger car (PC) parts data is now available on Autocat, offering customers convenien…
WAI Europe named ‘Supplier of the Year’ at MPD 25th anniversary event
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
WAI has been awarded the prestigious ’Supplier of the Year’ title at the MPD 25th Anniversary Event. This accolade recognises WAI’s exceptional customer service, stock availability, unwavering commitm…
GSF Car Parts closes in on 200 branches nationwide, with new openings in Crawley and Southgate
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
GSF Car Parts, the leading UK car parts distributor, has announced the opening of two new branches in Crawley and Southgate, following the introduction of their East Birmingham branch last week. The n…
CD Group's Terry Knox Named Chair of ATR International
Date: Monday 01 July 2024
This announcement was made at the recent annual shareholders meeting held in Budapest, Hungary, which was a resounding success for all involved. Terry, who is a past IAAF President, has been a member …
Motor Parts Direct celebrates 25 years
Date: Friday 28 June 2024
National motor factor kicks off celebrations with trade show and awards dinner National motor factor chain, Motor Parts Direct (MPD) is celebrating 25 years in the automotive industry and has kicked …
‘Always be recruiting’: Glen Callum Associates advises on the changing candidate market
Date: Friday 28 June 2024
Glen Callum Associates has highlighted the significant changes and challenges in aftermarket hiring, with Glen Shepherd, Director of Glen Callum Associates, recently delivering an insightful talk at t…
TechMan makes final of IGA’s BIG Awards
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
TechMan, the UK’s leading garage management system provider, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Independent Garage Association’s (IGA) BIG Awards 2024, in the category of ‘Garage Management Sys…
SMP Europe announces latest range expansion
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
Leading engine management specialists, SMP Europe, has announced its latest range expansion, adding 22 part numbers to its ever-growing range as part of its commitment to consistently updating its pro…
Peterborough garages get the REPXPERT treatment
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
The REPXPERT team hit Peterborough with a bang yesterday (Wednesday 26th June), visiting a number of garages in and around the city to tell workshop owners and technicians about the ongoing REPXPERT M…
Imexpart introduces new CV motor factor brand
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
Imexpart (IMEX) has unveiled its new brand, AUTOCOMM, specifically dedicated for commercial vehicle (CV) motor factors. The new brand has been developed to help simplify the purchase process for CV mo…
Introducing MAGFLEX1000, the most flexible light from Ring!
Date: Thursday 27 June 2024
The MAGFLEX1000 is an LED strip light that can be twisted, bent and contorted into all kinds of shapes, making it incredibly versitle for a host of environments. It also comes with a stretchable strap…
TecDoc: Global Standard Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
At the beginning of the 1990s, automotive spare parts data was not standardised and it was not checked whether their assignment to a vehicle type was correct. This uncertainty in selecting the right s…
Driveshafts and CV joint added to Shaftec’s New To Range selection
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Birmingham-based automotive remanufacturer Shaftec Automotive has expanded its New To Range portfolio even further this month. These new additions to the selection include 41 new driveshafts, and one …
Watch: Mobile business wins back main dealer work with macsRemote
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Universal Calibration & Geo, a progressive London-based programming and ADAS calibration specialist, has put its rapid success down to Hella Gutmann’s macsRemote Services. Launched in 2023, th…
Work experience placements at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event hailed a huge success
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
The initiative reflects the event organiser's commitment to supporting the next generation of automotive professionals, providing the students with a variety of tasks and roles throughout the show. As…
OESAA Academy Live events inspire industry professionals of tomorrow
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
OESAA Academy Live shows students and apprentices the different career opportunities available in the automotive sector, as well as illustrate existing and new technologies, products, tools, technical…
GS Yuasa advises regular battery checks to beat the summer heat
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
Understanding and managing the effects of high temperatures on all the vehicle batteries that come through your workshop is crucial for maintaining their performance and longevity, and ultimately prov…
Bullish Performance & Outlook
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
This year’s financial performance figures from Banner has seen the group secure sales of four million starter and on-board batteries, delivering a turnover of EUR 302 million for its 2023/24 financial…
First Line Ltd. unveils extensive new-to-range updates
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
First Line Ltd., has revealed its latest new-to-range updates with 56 additions, including 24 steering and suspension parts, 15 drive shafts, five friction components, four filters, three within its c…
Tributes paid as Factor Sales’ Ian and Vivienne Penny retire from the automotive aftermarket
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
A familiar name and face to many within the sector, Ian, along with founder and former chairman, Peter Seagrott, spearheaded the leading market measurement data provider for more than a decade. Ian’s …
DENSO highlights the importance of servicing the air conditioning system
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
As the AC service season is now well underway, DENSO is reminding the independent service and repair sector how important it is to be able to correctly maintain and overhaul the AC system to ensure ve…
Schaeffler adds more REPXPERT 2CT training dates
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
Schaeffler has added more REPXPERT 2CT training course dates, with upcoming sessions set to take place in the North West in October and the Midlands in November. The first two-day course is taking pla…
BM Catalysts unveils garage-focused initiatives, providing motor factors with greater opportunities
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, has successfully launched two new initiatives aimed at supporting both UK garages and motor factors: BM Garage Pr…
No hidden costs with Hella Gutmann diagnostics
Date: Monday 24 June 2024
In a market where hidden diagnostic costs and unexpected fees are all too common, workshops across the UK are benefitting from Hella Gutmann’s straightforward, all-inclusive pricing model. It’s highly…
Glen Callum Associates calls for ‘skills-based hiring’ strategies to navigate aftermarket recruitment challenges
Date: Friday 21 June 2024
Glen Callum Associates, a leading automotive aftermarket recruitment agency, is addressing the ongoing talent shortages in the sector by providing practical advice and innovative solutions, sharing in…
Schaeffler sources rare clutch for charity ambulance
Date: Friday 21 June 2024
Schaeffler went above and beyond recently with the team sourcing the correct replacement clutch system for an ambulance operated by a local community first responder (CFR) charity based in Walsall, We…
TecDoc Advances Automotive Aftermarket with Premier Data Quality
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
Ismaning, Germany, 20 June 2024 – TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the automotive aftermarket, has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to da…
BM Catalysts calls for unified industry effort to reduce emissions on Clean Air Day
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, is calling on the automotive aftermarket to unite in the fight against harmful emissions this Clean Air Day on Ju…
TerraClean champions cleaner air with innovative decarbonising technology on Clean Air Day 2024
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
As the UK marks Clean Air Day on 20th June 2024, TerraClean is advocating for the automotive industry to position itself as a pivotal player in the battle to reduce vehicle emissions. With an increasi…
It’s a double for Ring and OSRAM’s motorsport partnership programme!
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
Renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM and its subsidiary, auto accessory giant, Ring, have revealed their joint partnership of Tockwith Motorsport in the Southern European GT Championship. While the com…
Future governments must tackle skills gap “timebomb”, says leading automotive CEO
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
13 June 2024, London – Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, has today warned that the UK’s automotive sector is now facing a skills gap “timebomb” – and urged any future government to get to grips wit…
The power of partnerships in protecting the future of the independent aftermarket
Date: Thursday 20 June 2024
Andy Southby, Chief Commercial Officer at LKQ UK & Ireland, reflects on the power of partner eco-systems in driving success in the aftermarket, after [last week’s] UK Garage and Bodyshop Event. Ev…
GSF Car Parts Expands Network with New Branch Openings in Birmingham, Crawley, and Southgate
Date: Wednesday 19 June 2024
GSF Car Parts, the leading UK car parts distributor, has announced the opening of its latest branch in Birmingham. This marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing expansion efforts, with b…
GSF Car Parts’ first TechFest a resounding success
Date: Wednesday 19 June 2024
GSF Car Parts is delighted to announce the phenomenal success of its inaugural TechFest, held on June 13, 2024, at Wembley. The event far surpassed expectations, drawing nearly 2,000 attendees, includ…
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event announces winner of Customer Engagement Award 2024
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has revealed the winner of its Customer Engagement Award as LKQ Euro Car Parts for the third year in a row. The announcement was made at the highly anticipated return …
FORVIA HELLA sets the scene for rear lighting on city and intercity buses
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
FORVIA HELLA supplies customized full-LED rear lighting with light curtain technology for one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers At 900 square centimeters, it is the largest ligh…
HELLA leads the way at TechFest
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
HELLA and Hella Gutmann Solutions played a significant role at GSF Car Parts TechFest last Thursday (13thJune), with visitors having the opportunity to access an ongoing promotional discount on the co…
Industry warned over poor quality brake calipers, following independent study
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
29 defects found in new caliper brands entering the aftermarket The automotive industry is being urged to question the quality and safety of calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent…
REPXPERT Workshop of the Year receives prizes
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
East Boldon Motors was named Workshop of the Year at the first-ever REPXPERT Awards during the Schaeffler REPXPERT Conference in May, and Schaeffler’s REPXPERTS recently visited the garage to present…
Delphi to exhibit at Simply Keys
Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
Delphi’s next-generation BlueTech vehicle communication interface (VCI) diagnostic tool is set to take centre stage at automotive locksmith show, Simply Keys next month. Taking place at the GTG in Wol…
