IAAF News
Veterans’ charity scoops lottery grant following IAAF support
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
A charity supporting army veterans has won the National Lottery People’s Project grant public vote, after a swathe of support from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The Veteran…
Data shows beginning of Covid-19 MOT trend correction
Date: Friday 16 June 2023
Data from DVSA and the IAAF Garage Network suggests a levelling out of the MOT trend brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. More motorists are now resorting back to summer MOTs, having had the tes…
Mountney joins Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation membership
Date: Thursday 15 June 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive accessory supplier Mountney to its membership. Mountney was established almost 30 years ago and is a leading national s…
IAAF to support garage members with online presence
Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced an initiative to help garages access a top-performing website so they can better respond to the way motorists now search for vehi…
Landmark aftermarket revisions in new motor vehicle block exemption order (MV-BEO) now in UK Law
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
UK AFCAR, the lobbying coalition comprising UK trade federations and commercial organisations, has secured critically important gains in the revised Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO) ensuri…
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Award winners revealed
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
The winners of the Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, have been announced at …
Automechanika Birmingham 2023 draws massive crowd
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
IAAF would like to thank show organisers Messe Frankfurt UK and members who visited the event, IAAF stand, IAAF Networking Event and Garage Awards for their support this week at Automechanika Birmingh…
7000 votes cast in garage awards
Date: Friday 26 May 2023
More than 7000 votes have been cast in the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, hosted by IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. The now full event takes place on Wednesday 7 June at Hi…
Sponsor a hole at the IAAF Golf Day
Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Sponsorship is still available for the sold out IAAF Golf Day 2023, which this year offers exclusive use of the PGA National Course on Thursday 22 June. Hole sponsorship is currently available for jus…
Latest IAAF Intelligence Report released
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
The latest IAAF Market Intelligence Report, in partnership with GiPA, is out now and includes information on new passenger car sales, MOT test volume forecast for 2023, historical used car sales in EU…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 19 May 2023
Date: Friday 19 May 2023
A packed week of meetings for IAAF with the CV Section and Council coming together. Both meetings took place at GTG Wolverhampton, and members enjoyed a tour of the extensive facilities used to train …
Court says VMs are “obliged to disclose VIN” to independent operators
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
In a test case from German automotive trade body GVA against vehicle manufacturer Scania, the Regional Court of Cologne has referred several questions to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) (Case C-31…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 12 May 2023
Date: Friday 12 May 2023
IAAF / UK AFCAR Lobbying work applaudedIAAF Chief Executive Mark Field attended the FIGIEFA General Assembly in Brussels, which also included a tour of the European Parliament. The trip was an importa…
FIGIEFA monitoring upcoming Euro 7 Regulation
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
The Euro 7 Emission Regulation would impact directly on the parts market for several key emissions-related parts, currently sold in quantity by independent distributors and wholesalers. The issue conc…
New focus for IAAF CV
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Sue McKay, global category manager for commercial vehicles at TMD Friction, onto the Federation’s Council as its new head of the …
Activity Report for the week ending 5 May 2023
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
More than 2000 votes have been cast in the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will take place on Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. Voting will close on 24 May 2…
Introducing: RS Automotive Core
Date: Friday 05 May 2023
RS Automotive Core has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)’s ever expanding membership. RS Automotive Core are a UK-based buyer and seller of core automotive aftermarket pa…
IAAF confirms council formation for new term
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) confirmed newly elected council members at its most recent annual general meeting held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. The meeting also …
IAAF announces latest new member: VBG Group
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed manufacturer of vehicle coupling systems and associated products to the truck, trailer and bodybuilder markets, VBG Group, to its …
Tina Drayson named Head of the IAAF Garage Section
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
Tina Drayson, Operations Manager at CCM Garage has become the new Head of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Garage Section, as well as being appointed to the IAAF Council. As pa…
IAAF Activity Report: w-e 28 April 2023
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
The IAAF has had a very busy week working on lobbying activities, events and the growth of the garage section. Lobbying IAAF is actively working across a number of fronts including Type Approval, SERM…
Most Popular stories in April across IAAF
Date: Thursday 27 April 2023
See the most popular stories across IAAF’s platforms in print, digital and online. Garage Awards Finalists Unveiled https://www.iaaf.co.uk/news/garage-awards-finalists-unveiled/ The public has their …
Voting now open for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023
Date: Tuesday 25 April 2023
Voting is now open for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will take place on Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. Voting will close on 24 May 2023. The awards …
Complaints regarding service & repair rose in 2022
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The latest IAAF monthly Market Intelligence Report in partnership with GiPA for April has dropped and it is packed full of useful information for members. In addition to year to date passenger car sal…
Who will control the aftermarket? VMs will dominate independent aftermarket if detailed legislation not in place
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching its consultation on the critically important draft guidance to accompany the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO - previously the MV-BE…
Comedian revealed for IAAF hosted Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards
Date: Friday 21 April 2023
The IAAF has announced that popular comedian, Ian Moore, will be providing the evening entertainment at the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by the federation and headline sponsored…
Carwood becomes latest IAAF member
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) continues to bolster its membership for 2023, through welcoming remanufacturer, Carwood, to its list of members. With more than 50-year’s exper…
Automechanika Birmingham launches motorXfactor club
Date: Wednesday 12 April 2023
Automechanika Birmingham, in conjunction with IAAF, has launched the motorXfactor club, a brand new programme at the event offering distributors a number of VIP benefits. Automechanika Birmingham 2023…
Garage Awards finalists unveiled
Date: Wednesday 12 April 2023
The finalists have been announced in the Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards, hosted by IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. Voting will be open next week with the winners being …
First Brands Group joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 06 April 2023
Automotive parts supplier, First Brands Group, has become the latest member to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The three members of the First Brands Group are well known…
IAAF set to host two events and exhibit at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Date: Thursday 06 April 2023
The IAAF will be exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham 2023, plus hosting two highly anticipated events; the Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards and a networking drinks reception for members.…
Save the Date: IAAF Conference & Dinner, 7 December 2023
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
IAAF has announced its conference and awards dinner will be back in 2023, taking place on Thursday 7 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. After a successful return to its face-to-face …
Award Sponsors announced for Garage Awards 2023
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
IAAF has unveiled its awards sponsors for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023 headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts. The event will take place on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at Hilton Birming…
IAAF announces latest new member
Date: Friday 31 March 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the addition of commercial vehicle parts supplier, KEV Limited, to its membership. KEV Limited is a wholesaler and manufacturer o…
MOT consultation concludes
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
IAAF, through UK AFCAR, has submitted a comprehensive response to the government’s MOT Consultation on revising the test frequency and improving the roadworthiness test. The federation has campaigned …
Location announced for 2023 Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards hosted by IAAF
Date: Friday 24 March 2023
The IAAF has announced that the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by the federation and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, will take place at Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bein…
Extending MOT test risks adding 300,000 unsafe vehicles to UK roads
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
More than 300,000 unsafe vehicles could be seen on UK roads, as a result of government plans to extend the MOT test frequency. According to figures from DVSA, 300,000 vehicles approximately fail their…
IAAF Networking Event 2023 - register now!
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
IAAF will once again host an exclusive networking event for its members on the evening of Tuesday 6 June, tying in with the first day of Automechanika Birmingham 2023. Taking place at the Highline Lak…
Budget summary: Key points from the 2023 Budget
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his first Budget in the House of Commons. These are the main announcements. Fuel, alcohol, pensions and wages Cap on amount workers can accumulate …
Garages begin receiving member signs
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
More than 1500 garages have begun to receive IAAF Garage Member signs. The Federation is enjoying a 94 percent conversion rate across all garages spoken to, underlining its ambition to bring garages i…
Book your place at the 2023 Garage Awards
Date: Friday 17 March 2023
The Automechanika Birmingham 2023 Garage Awards, sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts and hosted by IAAF will take place on Wednesday 7 June at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. It will be the first ever ga…
UK AFCAR submits extensive response on MVABEO
Date: Friday 03 March 2023
UK AFCAR has submitted an extensive response to the CMA’s MVABEO consultation. The response has been submitted by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) who are members of UK AFCAR and a…
IAAF Activity Report: w-e 3 March 2023
Date: Friday 03 March 2023
The IAAF, through UK AFCAR, has concluded its response to the latest MVBEO technical consultation and would like to thank everyone that took part. This week has also seen the release of our second mar…
Aftermarket rallies round MOT petition
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
IAAF members have been actively pushing for signatures of a petition that calls on the government not to extend the date of a vehicle’s first MOT to 4 years. With more than 300,000 vehicles failing th…
IAAF Activity report w-e 24 February 2023
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
IAAF has been working across a number of fronts this week. Further meetings have been held with FIGIEFA on the UK’s Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) and the federation is working with membe…
Latest IAAF report highlights energy price concerns
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
The second IAAF Intelligence Roundup, in partnership with GIPA is now available to members. Featuring details on the latest passenger car sales figures across UK and Europe, the report also includes L…
Garages increasingly being restricted access to data and RMI, UK AFCAR finds
Date: Monday 20 February 2023
UK AFCAR is gathering mounting evidence that independent workshops are facing increasingly restricted access to data and repair and maintenance information (RMI). The coalition comprising trade associ…
IAAF Garage Section launches with 1500 garages
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has bolstered its lobbying capability and broadened its support offering with the addition of 1500 new garage members. At its end-of-year confe…
Craig McCracken becomes IAAF president
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Craig McCracken, group factor manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts, as new president. Craig succeeds immediate past president Richard We…
IAAF AGM and Council membership for 2023-24
Date: Friday 17 February 2023
The IAAF held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 16 February 2023 at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon and provided a welcome opportunity for members to network in addition to attending the meeti…
