IAAF News
IAAF Podcast tackles lobbying
Date: Friday 29 July 2022
In this first episode of Season four of Monday’s with Mark, Mark sits down with Neil Pattemore, UK Technical Director of UK AFCAR to discuss all the legislation surrounding the automotive aftermarket …
IAAF announces Horsfall as conference keynote speaker
Date: Friday 22 July 2022
Inspirational war veteran and campaigner Robin Horsfall will be the keynote speaker at the annual IAAF Conference, which takes place on Thursday 8 December at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes. The t…
Important milestone for the UK Aftermarket: Retained Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation consultation opens
Date: Friday 22 July 2022
The CMA has opened its consultation on its proposed recommendation that the Secretary of State replace the retained MVBER when it expires on 31 May 2023 with a UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (…
Route opened for garages to highlight restricted access to VM’s data
Date: Friday 15 July 2022
Independent garages can now register any restrictions they face on access to vehicle manufacturer repair and maintenance information with a new form produced by UK AFCAR. UK AFCAR fights to ensure the…
Two-thirds of IAAF Dinner sold – secure your place today
Date: Friday 15 July 2022
More than two thirds of IAAF dinner places have been taken for the event on Thursday 8 December at DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes. The event will be larger than in previous years and a high profi…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 15 July 2022
Date: Friday 15 July 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. LobbyingOur lobbying,…
FACT check – aftermarket sector related legislation SERMI, MVBER, MOT Test Frequency: Current state of play
Date: Wednesday 13 July 2022
Lobbying the UK government from IAAF and UK AFCAR has intensified. IAAF is in active dialogue with CMA over motor vehicle block exemption regulations (MVBER) and DVSA over the protection of the MOT Te…
EU makes progress on Block Exemption
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
The European Commission has officially announced its intent to prolong Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) for another 5 years, until the 31 May 2028. A public consultation on the draft …
UK lobbying – what happens now?
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday. He is reported to have told the new Cabinet he would not implement any new policies until he is replaced. Lobbying the UK govt …
Managing a safety defect of aftermarket components
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
IAAF is working with DVSA on Vehicle Safety Defects and Recalls. Please see attached the annex on “managing a safety defect of aftermarket components”. DVSA has identified a process by which to identi…
Most read stories on the IAAF Products & Services eBulletin
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
Here are some of the most read stories by our 11,000 garages via the products and services ebulletin. Send your product news to anns@iaaf.co.uk GSF Car Parts completes rebrandhttps://iaaf.co.uk/news/…
Car staked as hole-in-one prize at sell-out IAAF Golf Day
Date: Friday 08 July 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will offer players at its annual Golf Day the chance to win a brand-new car, with a hole-in-one competition on the 18th hole sponsored by SMP E…
Book in your IAAF activity update
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
With so much change affecting aftermarket businesses, both internally through legislation and externally through rising costs and global supply chain issues, members are encouraged to book in their “I…
Fuel costs hit new high every day for past month
Date: Friday 01 July 2022
Petrol prices have hit new record highs every day for the past month, according to motoring organisation the RAC. The cost to fill a family car now stands at about £103 for petrol, and £106 for diesel…
Omid signs up to AFTERmarket party of the year
Date: Friday 17 June 2022
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili has been signed up to entertain guests at the IAAF Annual Awards Dinner, held on 8 December 2022 at DoubleTree Hilton, Milton Keynes. Omid has appeared in…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 17 June 2022
Date: Friday 17 June 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. IAAF has intensified …
UK AFCAR seeks evidence of legislation infringements from garages
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
IAAF, through its work with UK AFCAR, is seeking evidence from independent garages on infringements around Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) and the repair and maintenance (RMI) requir…
IAAF networking event flourishes as UK Garage & Bodyshop Event shines
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The automotive aftermarket came out in force this week, as more than 100 IAAF members attended the exclusive networking event at the Genting Hotel, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 8 June. F…
Public consultation launched - Vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on vehicle type approval – establishing a GB road vehicle approval scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/vehicle-typ…
IAAF announces details for next Industry Briefing Session
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
Details for the next Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Industry Briefing Session on Tuesday 5th July have been announced, which will focus on Digitalisation of the Aftermarket. Taki…
IAAF membership network expands with Garage Services Online
Date: Friday 10 June 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with Garage Services Online, a leading provider of top performing websites which works exclusively within t…
DVSA notification on MOT testing
Date: Monday 30 May 2022
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is writing to all MOT testers today around any potential changes to the MOT test frequency. It will say that "Prior to introducing legislation, the Gover…
Last chance to register for member networking event on 8 June
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Members wishing to attend the IAAF’s exclusive networking event on 8 June must register by no later than 1 June. If you haven’t yet registered, please email anns@iaaf.co.uk for the link. IAAF is host…
“Save the date” – Industry Briefing Session 5 July
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
The next IAAF Industry Briefing Session will take place on Tuesday 5 July at sales-i Solihull. The theme this time around is “Digitalisation of the Aftermarket” and will reflect the changing nature of…
IAAF Activity Report: Events begin in earnest
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
It’s been a busy week for events as Head of Membership Development Mike Smallbone attended the CV Show in Birmingham before exhibiting at MechanExpert in Northern Ireland, while also presenting to FG7…
Cost of living measures unveiled
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of measures intended to ease the impact of the rising cost of living. These include: Every household in the UK will be given £400 by the government in O…
30 percent of dinner tickets sold in first week
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
More than 30 percent of dinner bookings have been sold at the IAAF’s AFTERmarket party of the year, the Annual Dinner and awards 2022. Bookings went live last week and with pre-event bookings and tabl…
Free coach travel for IAAF motor factor members to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022
Date: Friday 20 May 2022
Messe Frankfurt UK is offering IAAF motor factor members free coach travel for them and their customers at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, which takes place 8 to 9 June at NEC Birmingham. Offered …
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…
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…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 13 May 2022
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
A packed week of meetings this week as IAAF conducts its regular cv committee, board and council (pictured) sessions. The meetings offer an excellent opportunity to highlight the wide ranging work the…
Bookings open for the IAAF Conference and Annual Awards Dinner
Date: Friday 13 May 2022
Bookings are now being taken for the 2022 IAAF Conference and Annual Awards Dinner, which will be held on 8 December at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes. Demand is expected to be high with 30 percen…
Extra places added to June Networking Event
Date: Friday 06 May 2022
Due to popular demand, IAAF has added extra places to its exclusive member networking event, which takes place on 8 June following the first day of the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event. Taking p…
IAAF Activity Report – DVSA to address IAAF Council
Date: Friday 06 May 2022
IAAF has been busy planning for its CV and Council meetings, as well as holding meetings with government departments over MOT and Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER). Following news from…
New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets
Date: Wednesday 04 May 2022
A search for Britain’s noisiest streets has been launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) with 4 areas across England and Wales set to trial new phase 2 technology to help stop rowdy motorists r…
Grant Shapps refuses to rule out MOT change
Date: Tuesday 03 May 2022
Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, has refused to rule out an MOT test frequency change in a transport committee meeting last week. Shapps told the committee that while he wouldn’t divulg…
Automotive industry unites in condemnation of possible MOT change
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
The automotive industry has united in its condemnation of any possible frequency change to the MOT test, with UK AFCAR, the coalition formed to lobby the UK government in a post-Brexit era, calling it…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 29 April 2022
Date: Friday 29 April 2022
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket with lobbying intensifying as the federation raises awareness of aftermarke…
MVBER key focus of IAAF’s attendance at UKGBE
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
IAAF is to highlight its wide-ranging work to garages on Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MVBER) at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022, taking place at NEC, Birmingham from 8 to 9 June.…
Garage raises safety concerns over possible move to biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
An Independent garage has voiced concerns over proposals to move to biennial MOT testing following a Call for Evidence by the Northern Ireland Executive. Liam Hardy of independent garage Hardy Bros Ca…
More than 70 sign up to exclusive member networking event
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is set to host an exclusive networking event for its members in June, tying in with the first day of the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event…
IAAF membership network grows with Prestige Wheels addition
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has expanded its membership network with the addition of alloy wheel refurbishing agent Prestige Wheels. Prestige Wheels has over 20 years’ exp…
Lubricants giant Motul joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive lubricants manufacturer Motul to its membership. Established in 1853, Motul is renowned in the automotive industry for …
UK AFCAR pushes for aftermarket inclusion in MP’s vehicle tampering debate
Date: Friday 08 April 2022
Within the transport regulatory review, the UK Government is proposing to legislate to avoid ‘tampering’ with a vehicle in a way that would render the vehicle non-compliant with its original vehicle t…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 9 April 2022
Date: Friday 08 April 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. LobbyingWork is ongoi…
IAAF Industry Briefing session tackles EVs and communication
Date: Friday 01 April 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) successfully hosted its first hybrid Industry Briefing Session of the year, with key speakers discussing the future of the EV market, as well a…
IAAF Activity Report: w/e 1 April 2022
Date: Friday 01 April 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 another very busy week. Amazing response to IAAF Annua…
DVSA to work with IAAF as market surveillance turns to braking
Date: Tuesday 29 March 2022
The DVSA’s Market Surveillance Unit has commenced testing the compliance of OEM and aftermarket braking components. Testing both performance and labelling in accordance with UNECE 90 Regulation, DVSA …
IAAF fundraises for Ukraine
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has started a fundraising page for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The IAAF has also reached out to fellow…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 25 March 2022
Date: Friday 25 March 2022
An eventful week at IAAF with attendance at two events including AutoTech Recruit’s Talent Recharge at RedBull Milton Keynes and our very own Industry Briefing Session, which took place at Corteco, Ru…
