IAAF News
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 welcomes top sponsors
Date: Friday 05 November 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF’s) virtual conference 2021, sponsored by leading automotive trading group, Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), has attracted support from more top …
IAAF Activity Report w/e 29 October 2021
Date: Friday 29 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during an extremely busy week. These included:Products and Services eBullet…
Key points from the October 2021 Budget Statement
Date: Thursday 28 October 2021
The 2021 budget key points were: Inflation in September was 3.1% and is likely to rise to average 4% over next year, OBR says UK economy forecast to return to pre-Covid levels by 2022 Annual growth s…
“Accept the new normal and take advantage” says IAAF Garage Section Head, Andy Reynolds
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
Andy Reynolds of A J Reynolds, IAAF Garage Section Head, has issued a rallying cry to independent garages to “accept the new normal and take advantage of it,” in what will be a very busy time for the …
West Midlands Gigafactory, the largest in the UK, to secure the British automotive industry’s long-term electric future
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
West Midlands Gigafactory, a public private joint venture between Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd, has recently unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s largest battery Gigafactory as…
IAAF Briefing Session highlights changing landscape
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has hosted its first ever hybrid Industry Briefing Session at Autotech Group’s headquarters in Milton Keynes. Mike Smallbone, IAAF Head of Memb…
Lumileds celebrate excellence in the Automotive Aftermarket as Top Garage and Top Technician Awards are decided for 2020/21
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
The Lumileds and Philips Automotive Lighting-supported UK Top Technician and Top Garage Awards scheme for 2020/21 reached its climax earlier this week and the winners were announced at a gala industry…
Last few sponsorship packages available for Virtual Conference 2021
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
Sponsorship packages for the IAAF’s Virtual Conference 2021 – Aftermarket for the Future – are selling fast. With a number of new and exciting sponsorship packages available to members, including the …
IAAF Activity Report w-e 15 October 2021
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during an extremely busy week. These included: A visit to Partbusters HQ f…
New IAAF Products & Services eBulletin to target over 7500 garages
Date: Friday 15 October 2021
The new IAAF Products & Services eBulletin will launch on Tuesday 26th October and will reach more than 7500 independent garages. Mark Field, IAAF Chief Executive, said: “IAAF along with its membe…
Last chance to book for hybrid IAAF Industry Briefing session
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
The next IAAF Industry Briefing session will will be taking place next Tuesday, 12th October, and will welcome a limited number of members with the opportunity for safe networking, as well as continui…
IAAF Activity Report w-e 8 October 2021
Date: Thursday 07 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Northern Ireland MOTWe have completed the fir…
AAG to headline sponsor IAAF Virtual Conference 2021
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is delighted to announce that leading automotive trading group, Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), is the headline sponsor of its 2021 Virtual Confer…
The perfect storm – episode 3 China factory closures
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
In the latest of our “perfect storm” articles, we look at the latest impacts on the global supply chain. In the past week, more than 100 companies have notified stock markets of production suspensions…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 1 October 2021
Date: Friday 01 October 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Fuel shortagesThe IAAF has sought information…
New portal simplifies warranty returns process
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
The new warranty and returns process, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT – the joint sales and marketing initiative from Fourth and TecAlliance – is suc…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 24 September 2021
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. IAAF Council and CV Committee meetingsWe have…
IAAF welcomes return of Industry Briefing sessions with hybrid event
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that its next Industry Briefing session will welcome a limited number of members with the opportunity for safe networking, as wel…
The perfect storm – episode 2
Date: Friday 24 September 2021
Following on from our widely read article last week on external issues affecting the automotive aftermarket including container costs, raw material prices and driver shortages to name but a few, we lo…
IAAF Insight: The Perfect storm - From container costs and raw material prices to driver shortages and other logistical issues – the automotive aftermarket is not exempt, IAAF warns
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The ripple effects of the global supply chain crisis, played out very much on our TV screens, mean the automotive aftermarket will not be exempt from disruption. We have heard from many businesses ove…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 - sponsorship packages now available
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
The IAAF Virtual Conference 2021, taking place on 2 December, is entitled Aftermarket for the Future, and the event will tackle the past, present and future of the sector, supporting members’ business…
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 17 September 2021
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Virtual Conference – sponsorship packages rel…
IAAF to launch new Product & Services eBulletin
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
IAAF is to launch a second eBulletin, complementing its existing weekly eBulletin to members. The Federation’s Friday eBulletin has continued to grow in stature and reach, with record high open rates …
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 10 September 2021
Date: Friday 10 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Virtual ConferenceThank you to the many membe…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2021 – “Aftermarket for the future”
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Virtual Conference 2021 will be titled Aftermarket for the Future, as the event looks to address the biggest challenges and opportunities the i…
Craig McCracken becomes IAAF vice-president
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Craig McCracken, Group Factor Manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts as new vice-president. In becoming vice-president and then president …
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 3 September 2021
Date: Friday 03 September 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week just gone by. Conference countdown beginsThe IAAF Virtual C…
IAAF to campaign against extending MOT frequency in Northern Ireland
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
IAAF is set to take an active part in the consultation by the Northern Ireland Executive on the Call for Evidence on the potential introduction of biennial MOT testing (every two years) for private ca…
IAAF Activity Report - w/e 27 August 2021
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the previous week. MOTs in Northern IrelandIn addition to meetings w…
Virtual Conference details to be published next week
Date: Friday 27 August 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will publish early details of its virtual conference 2021 to members on 1 September. The Federation’s annual conference, which will take place …
IAAF Activity Report w/e 20 August 2021
Date: Friday 20 August 2021
A summary of some of the activities undertaken by the IAAF Secretariat on behalf of the membership and the wider aftermarket during the week. Super-fast IAAFIAAF investment continues with new super-fa…
Update on Jonathan Alexander
Date: Friday 13 August 2021
IAAF eBulletin reported last week that FAI managing director Jonathan Alexander had been involved in a horrific motorbike accident on his way home. He has undergone three major operations and has had …
IAAF Activity Report w/e 13 August 2021
Date: Friday 13 August 2021
BEIS responds to IAAFIn response to IAAF’s call for the critical workers reasonable excuse scheme to include the motor trade, the department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has sai…
IAAF welcomes Diesel Technic UK & Ireland to its membership
Date: Thursday 12 August 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added another new member to its ever-growing membership list, welcoming one of the largest automotive parts and accessories supplier, Diese…
IAAF Activity Report w/e 6 August 2021
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
Trip to TM Factors HerefordMike Smallbone, IAAF Head of Membership Development visited Melissa Portman-Lewis, TM Factors director, presenting her with the 2020 Pride of Aftermarket Award for the Outst…
Block Exemption – Update August 2021
Date: Friday 06 August 2021
The consultation by the EU into Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulations (MV-BER) began in 2019 and has been “backwards” looking, examining the effectiveness of the legislation. The forward looking c…
Your Car Your Choice backs young British Superbike superstar
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), via its Your Car, Your Choice campaign, has shown its support for Storm Stacey in the British Superbike Championship, at the recent race, held…
IAAF activity update - w/e 30 July 2021
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
This last week has seen the IAAF involved in a variety of activities including: Farewell to Wendy WilliamsonThe IAAF has bid farewell to retiring chief executive Wendy Williamson. Joined by her collea…
IAAF hits landmark figure with 1000th eBulletin
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
Today’s IAAF eBulletin is number 1,000! This is a fantastic achievement as the federation continues with its aim to supply the automotive aftermarket with the latest industry news, trends and updates.…
‘Good luck, Wendy!’ – Williamson steps down as Chief Executive
Date: Friday 30 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) waves a fond farewell to Wendy Williamson, after successfully leading the federation through a number of historic changes as IAAF chief executi…
New portal simplifies returns process
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The new warranty and returns process, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT – the joint sales and marketing initiative from Fourth and TecAlliance – is suc…
IAAF activity update
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
UK AFCAR Assembles The IAAF has formed a coalition comprising automotive trade associations and commercial organisations to lobby the UK government on upholding the rights of the independent aftermark…
NEW! IAAF Insight: Access to in-vehicle data
Date: Thursday 22 July 2021
The big issue:Connected cars allow innovative remote functions that enable multiple new uses Remote access to highly granular in-vehicle data enables advanced analytics including predictive failure an…
Eurocams is the latest member to join IAAF
Date: Friday 16 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed the latest addition to its growing membership network, supplier of automotive components, Eurocams Ltd. Established in 1999, Euroc…
IAAF welcomes MEYLE UK to its membership
Date: Thursday 01 July 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added to its impressive roster of members by welcoming manufacturer and distributor of vehicle components, MEYLE UK, to its ever-growing me…
Entire supply chain included in warranty and returns process
Date: Wednesday 30 June 2021
Garages can submit warranty and return claims direct to the supplier through a distributor’s link, as Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT – the joint sales and marketing init…
IAAF Treasurer Lawrence Bleasdale becomes FIGIEFA treasurer
Date: Thursday 24 June 2021
IAAF Honorary Treasurer Lawrence Bleasdale has also become Treasurer of European automotive aftermarket trade federation FIGIEFA. The TMD Friction UK employee has been heavily involved with IAAF for m…
IAAF continues to expand membership with addition of Advanced Hygienics
Date: Friday 11 June 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added online retailer, Advanced Hygienics, to its list of members. The UK-based company distributes professional and eco-friendly hygiene a…
Follow the data – New portal for Warranty and Returns improves industry data
Date: Friday 04 June 2021
The TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, is effectively improving market data in the automotive aftermarket, th…
IAAF campaigns for fair access to in-vehicle data
Date: Friday 04 June 2021
IAAF has added its voice to a large coalition representing the automotive aftermarket in Europe, including FIGIEFA, which is calling on the European Union to take on board a proposal for a Secure On-b…
