IAAF Member News
Exol-sponsored cycling team to tackle Ride London
Date: Monday 06 June 2022
The Exol-sponsored WSCC cycling squad will aim to complete Ride London Essex this weekend (29th May), a 100-mile mass participation cycle sportive. WSCC will take to the roads of London and Essex over…
GSF Car Parts opens new Wigan branch
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Growing motor factor GSF Car Parts opened the doors to its new Wigan branch last week. The opening is the latest in a flurry of new GSF branches across the UK, with sites in Yeovil, Avonmouth, the Wir…
Keeping together what belongs together (1)
Date: Wednesday 01 June 2022
Lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions – the road that stretches before the automotive industry is clearly mapped out. Whether the journey to climate-friendly is taken with the combustion or electric…
IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance to exhibit at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Maggie Norris, from IAAF Service Provider Hive Insurance has advised that they happy to be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event at the NEC on the 8th and 9th June. Maggie will be…
Max wins in MINI CHALLENGE at Brands Hatch
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Racing driver Max Coates – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – grabbed his first win of the Quaife MINI CHALLENGE season in a dramatic final race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. I…
IAAF members at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Many IAAF members will be exhibiting at the forthcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event which is taking place on 8 and 9 June at the NEC Birmingham. Among those who will be present are the following co…
The disconnect at the heart of the aftermarket’s skills crisis
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
I recently had the pleasure of being a panellist at Autotech Group’s conference at Red Bull MK-7, Milton Keynes. Thanks to Gavin and the Autotech Group team! On the agenda for discussion was the after…
VARTA ® Joins Linked In
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
VARTA UK are now on Linked In! Follow the new page to stay up-to-date with the latest news and event details from the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive batteries. VARTA has a history going ba…
Dayco promotes its growing EMEA product portfolio at Autopromotec 2022
Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, is exhibiting at Autopromotec, Bologna on stand C54 in hall 16, where it will be …
LKQ Euro Car Parts partners with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for 2022 BTCC
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK and Ireland’s leading automotive parts distributor, has partnered with Laser Tools Racing and Team HARD. for the latest season of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championsh…
Mintex donates brake training aids to inspire next generation of engineering talent
Date: Tuesday 24 May 2022
Braking friction specialist TMD Friction has donated braking training aids through its renowned Mintex brand to Reddish Hall School in Stockport, a school for pupils aged 5-18 with complex educational…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 20 May 2022
Date: Friday 20 May 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 yet another extremely busy week. Event planning intens…
GSF Car Parts looks 'Beyond Tomorrow' with National Staff Conference
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Managers from across GSF Car Parts spent a day learning about the future of the business and the automotive aftermarket at the company’s 2022 National Conference. More than 260 staff attended the even…
57% of garages plan on increasing prices in response to cost-of-living crisis and rising price of parts
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
57% of garages are planning on increasing their prices according to a survey conducted by WhoCanFixMyCar. The survey, which was sent to WhoCanFixMyCar’s network of over 15,000 top-rated garages, mobil…
WAI joins industry condemnation of proposed MOT extension
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier WAIglobal UK has joined the calls of the automotive aftermarket in condemning the proposed extension to the MOT. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps proposed relaxing …
Comline Richardson Racing celebrates Brands Hatch success
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Comline Richardson Racing and title partner Comline Auto Parts (Comline) are celebrating a maiden Porsche Carrera Cup GB victory after a sensational drive by Will Martin in the opening race at Brands …
First Podium for Lucas Oil’s Heap
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Junior Saloon Car Championship driver Jacob Heap secured second place in his Lucas Oil sponsored car to claim his first podium finish in Round 6 at Snetterton, in Norfolk. Intuitive driving coupled wi…
Small step, big effect
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
To reduce road traffic CO2 emissions, both engines and transmissions must work more efficiently. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a sealing ring for automatic transmissions that uses mic…
OESAA Chairman Nigel Morgan Q&A
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) Chairman, Nigel Morgan, answers questions about the successful return of Autoinform Live, new members joining the organisation, the progres…
Mintex and Nielsen expand exciting drift show partnership
Date: Thursday 19 May 2022
TMD Friction, through its renowned Mintex braking brand, has expanded its exciting partnership with drifting star Pete ‘Peden’ Nielsen. The expanded sponsorship will see Mintex branding displayed prom…
LKQ Euro Car Parts unveils stand for upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
LKQ Euro Car Parts has revealed details of its stand at the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which is set to feature industry guests, prizes and access to expert advice from right across the b…
Elliott excels at Oulton Park
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
Motorcycle star Brayden Elliott – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – is celebrating making the podium in the latest round of the 2022 Pirelli National Superstock championship. He…
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has been honouring its top sales staff
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2022
The supplier of original equipment (OE) spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda and associated engine management sensors named Paul Gair and Charlie Keable Joint Salesmen of the Year with third place g…
Joint venture set to lift aftermarket workshop diagnostics to a new level
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Maverick Diagnostics and Opus IVS have agreed a joint distribution venture, Opus IVS customers will be able to purchase fully supported 100% original dealer diagnostics tools and support through Opus …
‘That’s a wrap’ – TMD Friction supports Fleet Factors
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
TMD Friction has pledged its support to established parts distributor, Fleet Factors, by wrapping two of its delivery vans with its iconic Mintex and Textar branding. Covering the Teesside area, Fleet…
IAAF Exclusive: Mind The Gap – skills & recruitment shortage not just confined to post-education candidates
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
In the second part of our exclusive skills and recruitment series, recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) says the industry must widen its outlook and recruitment from other sectors if it…
Three opportunities on offer from Dal Corso Group
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
1. WebinarLeadership Skills: 3 Steps to Navigate Difficult and Courageous Conversations IAAF member Roberto Dal Corso shares how to develop conversation skills that keep communication open, balanced,…
Arnold Clark Autoparts partners with stock car racer
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
National motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is sponsoring stock car racing driver Holly Glen as she makes a bid for the World Stock Car Championships. Arnold Clark Autoparts is providing Dundee-based…
IMPORTANT: Information from DuoCall about MMS Mobile Malware
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
What's happening? O2 have advised that they have seen a significant rise in FluBot victims on the mobile network. This was originally identified by Vodafone on Wednesday 27th April 2022, and they are …
Dayco heads for the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Dayco will be exhibiting at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event to be held at NEC, Birmingham on the 8th and 9th June. Alongside a full training schedule, the company, which is occupying stand C30 in H…
Andy Hamilton, CEO at LKQ Euro Car Parts, commented:
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
“The used vehicle market has continued to benefit from the backlog on new vehicle production lines, which has been exacerbated by the tragic events in Ukraine. That said, momentum has slowed throughou…
Mintex-backed Lewis Brown endures tough season opener
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
TMD Friction’s Mintex brand ambassador Lewis Brown remains optimistic about his championship chances despite enduring a difficult opening to his Quaife MINI Challenge season at Donington Park, where l…
Automotive chemicals for professionals at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Although LIQUI MOLY is primarily known for its oils and additives, the company offers much more than that, especially for workshops. On the one hand, these are chemical tools that make the everyday wo…
Max has a challenging time at Donington Park
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Yorkshire’s Max Coates – who is sponsored by ignition and sensor specialist NGK – suffered mixed fortunes at Donington Park for the start of the 2022 MINI Challenge UK season. Supporting the British T…
Glen Callum Associates Aftermarket Recruitment Survey calls for personal, transparent and efficient process
Date: Thursday 12 May 2022
The Glen Callum Associates (GCA) Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment Survey 2022 has highlighted the importance of personal contact and how the process of recruitment should be a key tool in the sales …
Comment from ECP: Move to scrap annual MOT significant risk to driver safety - and future of the aftermarket | Andy Hamilton
Date: Monday 09 May 2022
MOTs are a critical means of protecting drivers at the wheel. The purpose of an MOT is to ensure vehicles are roadworthy – they can help to identify issues with key systems and components, including b…
Schaeffler supports the future at IMI Automotive Intro event at Lincoln College
Date: Friday 06 May 2022
Schaeffler and its REPXPERT team joined a number of other aftermarket suppliers at the IMI Automotive Intro event at Lincoln College on 27th April, to give the next generation of workshop technician a…
Exol Lubricants to sponsor grassroots girls’ football
Date: Friday 06 May 2022
Exol Lubricants is sponsoring Willenhall-based grassroots girls’ football team, the Lane Head Vixens. The sponsorship includes the provision of brand-new kit for the team, with the Exol branding appea…
Charlie impresses in American debut
Date: Friday 06 May 2022
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin made an impressive start to the 2022 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship by claiming a podium finish at her first meeting. Charlie made her debut in the s…
Joint venture of HELLA and MINTH opens second production plant in China
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
HELLA MINTH Jiaxing Automotive Parts Co. Ltd, a joint venture of the internationally positioned automotive supplier HELLA and the MINTH Group, has put a second production plant into operation in the C…
HELLA intends to consistently expand and further develop the Business Group Lifecycle Solutions
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
A key lever for sustainable mobility is the maintenance of value and the extension of the lifecycle of vehicles. Against this background, HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier rece…
Heap’s 22 passes secure creditable 5th place
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
Lucas Oil’s Junior Saloon Car Championship driver Jacob Heap raced past 22 competitors from the back of the grid to secure 5th place in the 5th Round at the Cadwell Park circuit, in Lincolnshire. His …
Great success in Madrid - AS-PL sums up Motortec Madrid
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
On April 20-23, the AS-PL team took part in the Motortec 2022 fair in Madrid. It was a great opportunity to meet business partners and present the new branch AS-PL in Spain. Motortec is one of the mos…
TMD Friction working with IMI on skills workshops
Date: Thursday 05 May 2022
Braking friction specialists TMD Friction, in conjunction with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has launched a roadshow of technical training workshops for college students to address the sk…
LKQ expects major savings in cost and CO2 from traction battery repair and remanufacturing
Date: Wednesday 04 May 2022
At the 43rd International Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chair “Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components” (PEM) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, and LKQ Europe presented their investigation on …
New Delphi Technologies Academy Pass-thru training empowers technicians with dealer-level diagnostic capability
Date: Tuesday 03 May 2022
Delphi Technologies is literally giving independents the tools to grow its service offering in line with that of main dealers after enhancing its online training platform with a new module on Pass-thr…
Factor One Marketing becomes newest IAAF member
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added automotive aftermarket marketing specialist, Factor One Marketing, to its ever-growing membership. The newest member is a dedicated a…
OESAA welcomes BILSTEIN to membership
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is thrilled to announce BILSTEIN as the group’s newest affiliate, becoming the latest brand to align itself with the organisation’s pas…
Rain Data relaunches its website and launches Codex
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
Rain Data offers the industry's only elastic indexing of vehicle parts as an alternative to the competition. Rain Data Director Tony Waddle told us that while the company still provides bespoke data c…
Lumileds supports next generation technicians with Philips product
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
In what is set to be the first steps of a wider national initiative, Lumileds is delighted to have partnered with Coventry College’s Motor Vehicle Department for the supply of Philips vehicle lighting…
